{"id":22207,"date":"2024-12-03T16:36:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getdevdone.com\/blog\/?p=22207"},"modified":"2024-12-12T16:51:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T16:51:47","slug":"craft-cms-vs-wordpress-comprehensive-guide-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getdevdone.com\/blog\/craft-cms-vs-wordpress-comprehensive-guide-part-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Craft CMS vs. WordPress: Comparison in Tables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome back to our guide on choosing between Craft CMS and WordPress. This is the second part of our comparison.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll remember that in the first part<\/a>, we provided an overview of the key differences between the platforms from a broader perspective. We explored everything from their target audiences and core philosophies to design flexibility and functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also shared valuable insights from our development experts to help you decide which CMS is better suited to meet your needs. Hopefully, that gave you some clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019re still weighing your options or need a more detailed look before reaching out to us<\/a> for assistance, we\u2019re taking a deeper, more technical approach here, covering aspects like differences in the installation process, plugins, themes, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get into it and help you find that crucial tiebreaker in the Craft CMS vs. WordPress dilemma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craft CMS vs. WordPress: Diving Deep into the Technical Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Server-Side Requirements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll begin by reviewing the technical capabilities each system requires to run on a server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WordPress <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

To run WordPress, you need to satisfy the following server-side requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Web Server<\/strong><\/td>\u21d2 Apache (preferred) or Nginx.
\u21d2 Other options: LiteSpeed, Microsoft IIS.<\/td><\/tr>
PHP<\/strong><\/td>\u21d2 PHP 7.4 or greater (WordPress recommends PHP 8.0 or later for better performance and security).

\u21d2 Some specific extensions are required:
\u2666 mbstring
\u2666 json
\u2666 curl
\u2666 zip
\u2666 xml
\u2666 dom
\u2666 GD or Imagick (for image processing).<\/td><\/tr>
Database<\/strong><\/td>MySQL 5.7 or greater, or MariaDB 10.3 or greater.<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/strong><\/td>Minimum 1 GB of available disk space, but more is recommended for large sites.<\/td><\/tr>
HTTPS (SSL)<\/strong><\/td>SSL certificate is important for secure data exchange (especially for login and payment processes).<\/td><\/tr>
PHP Memory Limit<\/strong><\/td>Minimum of 256 MB PHP memory limit for better performance (higher might be necessary for larger sites).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\r\n
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Craft CMS <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Craft CMS is generally more demanding than WordPress in terms of hosting environment and configuration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Web Server<\/strong><\/td>\u21d2 Apache or Nginx (Apache is preferred).
\u21d2 (Apache) or proper URL rewriting (Nginx).<\/td><\/tr>
PHP<\/strong><\/td>\u21d2 PHP 8.0 or greater (Craft CMS recommends PHP 8.1 or later).

\u21d2 Required extensions:
\u2666 mbstring
\u2666 json
\u2666 curl
\u2666 gd or imagick
\u2666 opcache
\u2666 fileinfo
\u2666 zip
\u2666 dom. <\/td><\/tr>
Database<\/strong><\/td>MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+ (Craft CMS also supports PostgreSQL for some installations).<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/strong><\/td>Minimum 1 GB of disk space (larger sites or media-heavy sites may need more).<\/td><\/tr>
Other Requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\u21d2 HTTPS for secure connections.
\u21d2 Composer for managing dependencies in more sophisticated setups (Craft CMS projects often rely on Composer).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\r\n
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To sum up, here are the key distinctions between WordPress and Craft CMS as far as server-side specifications are concerned: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>WordPress<\/strong><\/td>Craft CMS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PHP Version<\/strong><\/td>Can run on PHP 7.4.<\/td>Requires a new version of PHP (8.0+). <\/td><\/tr>
Database<\/strong><\/td>Generally requires MySQL or MariaDB. <\/td>Supports both MySQL\/MariaDB and PostgreSQL.<\/td><\/tr>
Server Configuration<\/strong><\/td>Works with Apache or Nginx.<\/td>Works with Apache or Nginx, but is generally more demanding when it comes to specific configurations, particularly for advanced
functionality.<\/td><\/tr>
Composer<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Uses Composer for dependency management. This can add another layer of complexity in comparison with WordPress.<\/td>Has a more user-friendly plugin and theme system.
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Installation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Next, let\u2019s have a look at what the installation process for each platform involves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WordPress <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are basically two ways to install WordPress: using a web host <\/strong>and manually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a Web Host (One-click Installer) <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The majority of web hosting providers offer one-click WordPress installation using their control panel (such as cPanel or Plesk). Here is the most straightforward method, step by step: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Log in <\/strong>to your hosting control panel (cPanel, Plesk, etc.). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Find the Softaculous <\/strong>or WordPress Installer<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Click Install <\/strong>for WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Choose the domain and directory (if you want to place WordPress in a subfolder). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Specify admin credentials (username, password, email). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Click Install <\/strong>and wait for the process to finish. Once the installation is complete, visit your site and log in to the WordPress admin panel at http:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wp-admin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manual Installation <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Certain hosts don\u2019t provide one-click installers. In this case, you need to install WordPress manually. Here is what you need to do: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Download <\/strong>the latest version of WordPress from https:\/\/wordpress.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Upload the extracted WordPress files<\/strong> to your server\u2019s root directory (normally public_html), using an FTP client (like FileZilla) or your hosting file manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Create a database: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n