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Introduction

Calendars & Events, Forms, Database Management, Content Construction, Maps & Locations

Fabrik is THE open source Joomla! application builder, form and database management component.

It gives people the power to create custom applications without requiring knowledge of mySQL and PHP, all from within a familiar Joomla administration interface.

Powerful Tools
Fabrik provides you with all the tools that you need to create applications that range in complexity from simple contact forms to complex applications such as a job application site or bug tracking systems

For Programmers
For programmers, Fabrik still allows customization via php, xhtml/css templating and javascript.

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Top Gun in CCK



Posted on 03 August 2016
Functionality
Excellent - I wanted a CRUD type CCK - got way more from Fabrik
Ease of use
Small learning curve for simple applications. They have good tutorials.
Support
Suggest you pay for the premium support (cost effective) for a month or two. Helps the learning curve. The support was fast and accurate.
Documentation
After using Joomla/Mambo for over 8 years, I haven't seen excellent documentation - ever. Fabrik's documentation is good.
Value for money
I used this to: ISO CAPA application, Conformance tools, Manufacturing Quality Reports, Lab management system - all intranet apps.

Versatile and handy



Posted on 16 July 2016
Functionality
Lists, forms, groups and elements of so many types
Ease of use
Easy for basics, some learning for advanced, but you'll discover that you can just do about anything
Support
Community support is very reactive
Documentation
Wiki. Sometimes you'll have to dig to find new ways to do things with a new version
Value for money
I used this to: Advanced community sites

thrilled



Posted on 02 July 2016
Functionality
looks like it can do about anything to create some simple and advanced apps
Ease of use
just installed it...everything looks intuitive and easy
Support
they have a forum, which I will join (for a small fee to support development)
Documentation
haven't been into it yet, but it looks like the forum can answer all questions due to community
Value for money
I used this to: i was always looking for a RAD integrated with an CMS like Joomla. Worked with Scriptcase, SEBLOD...looked at ZOO and Cobalt. Use: Show lists, have small apps...everything styled with bootstrap and adapted to my template...worked right away. no fancy icons...just plain and simple

Best CCK of All!



Posted on 21 June 2016
Functionality
Out of the box, Fabrik gives many options to manage your data the way you want it. The fields have many options to fit your needs.
Ease of use
If you are already familiar with CCKs, this will be easy to learn. It's loaded with tips for each option to describe the different functions
Documentation
Documentation is provided that explains everything for the forms, lists, and elements, and other features.
Value for money
I used this to: Anything.

Fabrik is a great extension



Posted on 31 October 2015
Functionality
There is a learning curve, but taking your time and using the wiki will help a lot. The forms have worked great for several years.
Ease of use
Learning curve, yeah. Once you understand the underlying logic, it's easy to create a form to do just about anything you want.
Support
The Fabrik experts are great. Found almost every solution in the forum or wiki. Other issues have been addressed and eventually solved.
Documentation
Wiki could use some fleshing out, but overall very helpful.
Value for money
I used this to: Entry forms, registrations, databasing to share skills among my membership.

No Support even with subscription



Posted on 30 June 2015
Functionality
Great functionality, very powerful, simplifying and speeding up complex programming of simple tasks!
Ease of use
Needs some first learning courve, however after this it will be fast and easy to use for people with enough understanding of data modelling,
Documentation
Pretty good documentation, seems worked out and well detailed enough to understand the basic structure.
Value for money
I used this to: Intention is creation of forms and lists for easy maintenance of site relevant data, orders etc.

Powerful



Posted on 10 May 2015
Functionality
I'm a huge fan of Fabrik. If the information is in the database, it can be pulled out and used in a list or form on the website.
Ease of use
Fabrik is not the easiest program to learn, but once figured out, it is powerful and straightforward.
Documentation
I've struggled with the documentation, wishing for more details and trouble-shooting instructions.
Value for money
I used this to: I've made several lists and specialized apps for a writing website, including lists of stories without reviews and an app to help writers learn the components of a short story, as well as an app to support the bookstore we're developing.

Powerful and flexible extension - brilliant!



Posted on 02 May 2015
Functionality
You can pretty much find a way to do anything you can think of with this extension. Very impressive.
Ease of use
A fairly steep learning curve to do more sophisticated things but you would expect that of something so powerful and flexible.
Support
Have had help with all my questions on the forums. Its worth getting a subscription if you are likely to need help quickly or a lot of help.
Documentation
Documentation and tutorials available. Some empty parts on the wiki but nothing vital is missing. I like the coding examples, always helpful
Value for money
I used this to: Developing my own database driven online application

Excelente!



Posted on 15 April 2015
Functionality
El mejor CCK q encontré, donde otros tienen opciones de pago aqui esta gratis como por ejemplo los googlemaps. Se puede hacer casi cualquier
Ease of use
NO es para todos, debes verte los tutoriales
Support
Aun no lo se ya q no lo neesite pero parece q el autor responde muy rapido.
Documentation
Excelente de lo mejor
Value for money
I used this to: Para un website donde los usuarios podran reportar mascotas perdidas y se podrá visualizar la ubicación usando los mapas

Great Extension



Posted on 12 March 2015
Functionality
Its a Swiss Army Knive for Joomla based dynamic website
Ease of use
Since I am newbie for php and my sql, I feel this extension is very helpfull.
Support
I found that just spend a little time browsing inside forum is very valuable
Documentation
Documentation is enough for free support But next time I will try the premium one...
Value for money
I used this to: My website is for internal company use, micro version of ERP, I think....

Fabrik

Version:
4.6.3
Developer:
Team Fabrik
Last updated:
Feb 28 2026
1 month ago
Date added:
Jan 19 2007
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Paid download
Includes:
c m p
Compatibility:
J4 J5 (b/c plugin)
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