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Comparison · Mkt Auto
Joomla vs AcyMailing
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Joomla and AcyMailing — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:security
Joomla vs AcyMailing: at a glance
What is Joomla?
Joomla 6.2 is out, and every branch now ships patches in lockstep.
Joomla 6.2.0 shipped on 13 October after two release candidates, with more than 116 merged pull requests including a refactored MVCFactory, Crypt package deprecation and build tooling. The 5.4 line released 5.4.10 the same day with an API PATCH timezone fix and banner access checks, and late September brought paired security releases, 5.4.9 and 6.1.4.
What is AcyMailing?
AcyMailing 11.1.2 closes holes that let strangers read or unsubscribe any subscriber.
AcyMailing is a Joomla and WordPress email marketing extension. Release 11.1.2 is a security update: it fixes an unauthenticated leak of subscriber data including the subscriber key, anonymous unsubscribing of any known address, logged-in users changing other people's subscriptions, unchecked post-subscription redirects and campaign archive pages opening without permission. It follows 11.1's privacy work, a per-subscriber tracking switch and fixed one-click unsubscribe.
Joomla vs AcyMailing: editorial side-by-side
Joomla
5.0MKT AUTO
Joomla 6.2 is out, and every branch now ships patches in lockstep.
◆ Current state
Joomla 6.2.0 shipped on 13 October after two release candidates, with more than 116 merged pull requests including a refactored MVCFactory, Crypt package deprecation and build tooling. The 5.4 line released 5.4.10 the same day with an API PATCH timezone fix and banner access checks, and late September brought paired security releases, 5.4.9 and 6.1.4.
◆ Where it's heading
The project runs three lines on one calendar: a feature minor on 6.x, security and bug patches on 6.1 and 5.4, all released together. 6.2 is mostly framework work aimed at Joomla 7, with deprecations now targeted at version 7. Several fixes are tagged [AI], meaning contributors used AI tools to write them.
◆ Prediction
With 6.2 out, 6.1 maintenance should wind down while 6.2.x patches start on the same paired schedule as 5.4. Further deprecations ahead of Joomla 7 are the likely theme of the next minor.
AcyMailing
2.5MKT AUTO
AcyMailing 11.1.2 closes holes that let strangers read or unsubscribe any subscriber.
◆ Current state
AcyMailing is a Joomla and WordPress email marketing extension. Release 11.1.2 is a security update: it fixes an unauthenticated leak of subscriber data including the subscriber key, anonymous unsubscribing of any known address, logged-in users changing other people's subscriptions, unchecked post-subscription redirects and campaign archive pages opening without permission. It follows 11.1's privacy work, a per-subscriber tracking switch and fixed one-click unsubscribe.
◆ Where it's heading
Since the 11.0 security rework in July, AcyMailing's releases alternate between privacy features and fixes for flaws in how subscriber actions are authorized. 11.1.2 shows the 11.0 rework left gaps in the subscription paths, now patched with ownership checks and security tokens.
◆ Prediction
A security advisory with full details is promised once users have had time to update, and further 11.1.x patches are likely as those details invite scrutiny of related code paths.
Alternatives to Joomla and AcyMailing
Other Mkt Auto products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Joomla or AcyMailing.
Postiz
Postiz encrypts channel tokens and lets agents send connect links for new channels.
n8n
n8n fixes executions being redacted when they used global credentials, on three lines.
Gumloop
Gumloop 13.6 gives admins one set of rules for every tool an agent touches.
Buttondown
Buttondown lets writers reorder editor blocks without a mouse.
GetResponse
GetResponse now ships a playbook so AI agents can run its email marketing.
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Recent activity from Joomla and AcyMailing
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 2d agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.2 fixes subscriber data leak and forced unsubscribes
- 1mo agoJoomlaJoomla 6.2.0 ships with framework refactors aimed at Joomla 7
- 1mo agoJoomla5.4.10 fixes API PATCH dates and banner access checks
- 1mo agoJoomla6.2.0 RC2 adds a what's-new tour and association fix
- 1mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.1
- 1mo agoJoomla5.4.10 RC1 previews API PATCH and banner fixes
- 1mo agoJoomla5.4.9 security release hardens TOTP checks and exports
- 1mo agoJoomla6.2.0 RC1 treats MariaDB as a first-class database
- 1mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.1.0
- 2mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.5
- 2mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.4
- 3mo agoAcyMailingAcyMailing 11.0.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Joomla and AcyMailing?
Both compete on the same themes — security — within Mkt Auto. Joomla is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Joomla better than AcyMailing?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Joomla is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Mkt Auto products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Joomla?
Top Joomla alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Joomla alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/joomla for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to AcyMailing?
Top AcyMailing alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "AcyMailing alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/acymailing for the full list with editorial commentary on each.