Drupal.org

Drupal operates an open-source platform model supported by a non-profit association. The core CMS and framework are free to use, which drives adoption among developers, agencies, enterprises and public sector bodies. Revenue is then generated around the ecosystem through paid managed security services, partner and certification programmes, event and sponsorship income, donations, and project-based funding contracts. This model relies on widespread platform adoption feeding demand for trusted support, governance and ecosystem access rather than on software licence fees.

Drupal is the open-source web content management ecosystem centred on Drupal CMS and stewarded by the Drupal Association, a U.S. non-profit organisation. It provides a flexible CMS framework for organisations building complex websites and digital experiences, with strong adoption in enterprise, government and publishing environments. The ecosystem also includes paid security and support services such as Drupal Steward, partner certification, and community programmes.

The organisation creates value by maintaining trusted governance, security oversight, ecosystem coordination and distribution for the Drupal project while enabling agencies, developers and digital teams to build on the platform without licence fees or vendor lock-in. Its direct paying customers are organisations purchasing security and support services, agencies participating in certification and partnership programmes, and sponsors or funders supporting the ecosystem.