Drupal CMS is a newer distribution launched in early 2025 that packages Drupal core with a curated set of modules, recipes, and sensible defaults. It is designed to give marketers and site builders a ready to use experience without the traditional configuration overhead.
Think of it as Drupal with the batteries included. You get features like SEO tools, accessibility checks, content workflows, and AI assisted site building out of the box.
It sits alongside traditional Drupal core rather than replacing it. Developers who want full control can still start from the standard codebase. For teams that want to evaluate Drupal quickly or launch a site without a long build phase, Drupal CMS is a much gentler entry point.