WordPress is popular, familiar, and everywhere — but is it always the best choice?

When it comes to building websites, there are countless CMS platforms out there—WordPress, Umbraco, Joomla, Drupal, Shopify, Wix the list goes on. Each one has its strengths depending on your goals.

At One Tech Nepal, we work extensively with Umbraco. And one of the most common questions we get is: Why not WordPress?

And honestly—that’s a fair question.
But there’s something we really admire about Umbraco. So in this video, I’ll break down why we’ve made Umbraco our go-to CMS—and how it compares to WordPress. This might help you figure out which one fits your project better.

1. Technology & Core Differences
WordPress is built on PHP and powers millions of websites globally—from blogs to full online stores.
Umbraco, on the other hand, is a .NET-based CMS with enterprise-level features. It’s known for strong security, scalability, and deeper control—perfect for complex or custom projects.

2. Ease of Use
No doubt—WordPress is beginner-friendly. You can build a site quickly with minimal coding.
Umbraco, however, is developer-focused. It takes a bit more technical know-how, but in return, you get way more flexibility to shape your website exactly how you want.

3. Customization & Flexibility
With WordPress, you’ve got thousands of plugins and themes. But you’re also relying heavily on third-party tools.
Umbraco lets us build custom solutions from scratch, with clean architecture and less bloat. That means more stability and performance for our clients.

4. Security & Performance
Security is a big deal—especially for websites that handle sensitive data.
WordPress can be vulnerable if plugins or updates aren’t maintained properly.
Umbraco, built on the .NET framework, is naturally more secure and less frequently targeted by hackers. That’s one of the key reasons we recommend it for enterprise-level projects.

5. Scalability & Use Cases
WordPress works great for small to medium-sized websites, blogs, and marketing sites.
But when it comes to scaling—handling large amounts of content, complex workflows, or running multi-site environments—Umbraco shines. It’s built for growth.

And here’s something that really sets Umbraco apart—it’s built on the .NET framework, one of the most powerful and trusted platforms for enterprise applications.
.NET is used by some of the biggest companies in the world. Brands like:

Emirates Airlines/ Mercedes-Benz/ Warner Bros / NBC Universal, go daddy, and microsoft itself 
All rely on .NET-based platforms to run secure, scalable, high-performance systems.

So when we choose Umbraco, we’re not just picking a CMS—we’re tapping into a global-grade framework trusted by industry leaders.
So—should you go with WordPress or Umbraco?

If you’re building a small-to-medium site and want something quick, familiar, and cost-effective—WordPress is a solid option.
But if your business needs a secure, scalable, and highly customized solution—Umbraco is what we recommend.

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