What users are saying about
55 Ratings
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Based on 55 reviews and ratings
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Based on 2 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- Cascade Server ranks higher in 1 feature set: Security
- SiteExecutive ranks higher in 2 feature sets: Web Content Creation, Web Content Management
Security

8.0
Cascade Server
80%

7.2
SiteExecutive
72%
Cascade Server ranks higher in 1/1 features
Cascade Server ranks higher in 1/1 features
Role-based user permissions

8.0
80%
19 Ratings

7.2
72%
2 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure

7.1
Cascade Server
71%

SiteExecutive
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Cascade Server ranks higher in 2/2 features
Cascade Server ranks higher in 2/2 features
API

7.0
70%
12 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Internationalization / multi-language

7.3
73%
7 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Web Content Creation

7.1
Cascade Server
71%

7.9
SiteExecutive
79%
SiteExecutive ranks higher in 5/8 features
SiteExecutive ranks higher in 5/8 features
WYSIWYG editor

6.1
61%
19 Ratings

6.1
61%
2 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness

6.0
60%
18 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Admin section

8.0
80%
19 Ratings

6.0
60%
1 Rating
Page templates

9.0
90%
17 Ratings

7.9
79%
2 Ratings
Library of website themes

5.5
55%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design

7.0
70%
15 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Publishing workflow

9.0
90%
19 Ratings

10.0
100%
2 Ratings
Form generator

6.4
64%
7 Ratings

8.1
81%
2 Ratings
Web Content Management

6.9
Cascade Server
69%

8.1
SiteExecutive
81%
SiteExecutive ranks higher in 3/5 features
SiteExecutive ranks higher in 3/5 features
Content taxonomy

8.0
80%
13 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
SEO support

7.0
70%
14 Ratings

6.3
63%
2 Ratings
Bulk management

9.0
90%
14 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Availability / breadth of extensions

6.0
60%
11 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Community / comment management

4.8
48%
5 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- Cascade Server is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

9.9
Cascade Server
99%
44 Ratings

9.0
SiteExecutive
90%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
26 Ratings

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
4 Ratings

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Availability

6.7
Cascade Server
67%
8 Ratings

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance

8.0
Cascade Server
80%
2 Ratings

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
10 Ratings

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
In-Person Training

7.0
Cascade Server
70%
1 Rating

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Online Training

5.0
Cascade Server
50%
1 Rating

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
8 Ratings

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Product Scalability

5.0
Cascade Server
50%
1 Rating

SiteExecutive
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cascade Server
Cascade Server is well suited with it's WYSIWYG editor being better than most editors that I have used in other systems. In context, editing makes adding content easy compared to the last CMS I used where you had to wing it and view the page outside of the CMS to see if it was correct. The ability mix HTML, CSS, and the Script of your choice anywhere and with ease.
The scenarios were Cascade Server is less appropriate would be in the use of compilers or programs like Visual studio. You need to go out of Cascade Server and go to other environments to perform tasks and then copy the result to Cascade Server. You can write directly in Cascade Server, but it's easier to do in and editor that is specific to a function.

Verified User
Professional in Other
Higher Education Company, 201-500 employeesSiteExecutive
We recently put our alumni magazine online so viewers can read it digitally. SiteExecutive has been great for this project as it allowed us to easily create new templates and styling options specifically suited for our purposes.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Higher Education Company, 501-1000 employeesPros
Cascade Server
- Cascade CMS makes no assumptions about your content. Templates control how the content gets displayed.
- Workflows are intuitive and allow for one or more people to review content before it is published.
- The published site is static (no database connection) which allows for faster page loads and reduced risk of attack.
Web & New Media Specialist
Cleveland State Community CollegeHigher Education, 201-500 employees
SiteExecutive
- SiteExecutive provides a simple basic and convenient interface for creating and updating webpages.
- Easy way to create web forms, set up a confirmation webpage, and send a confirmation email.
- Integration with YouTube allows us to quickly embed the most recent videos to our website automactically as well as choose specific videos by date or title.

Verified User
Administrator in Other
Higher Education Company, 10,001+ employeesCons
Cascade Server
- Cascade CMS is not an out-of-the-box pre-built system that you can install, turn on and expect to be serving sites and pages on day one. It's not a blogging system like WordPress, or a drag-and-drop system like SquareSpace (both of which I've used for their own purposes). You need to have someone tasked with management and system administration – and if you implement the on-premise self-hosted version, you ought to have several people. We have the university's IT shop handling infrastructure (server hardware, containers, clustering, operating systems, load-balancing, DNS, database servers, NAS/SAN drives), our Web & Design team managing Cascade CMS (system settings, sites, templates, permissions) and managers coordinating each respective academic unit (A&S, business, education, law, marine science).
Senior Web Architect
William & MaryHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
SiteExecutive
- Glitches happen more frequently than I'd like them to
- Limited options for formatting and organization within blog applications

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Higher Education Company, 501-1000 employeesPricing Details
Cascade Server
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
—SiteExecutive
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 9.1
Based on 26 answers
Changing systems would require too much effort. Our institution is using Cascade Server, WordPress and Drupal but we only serve 2200 students so we have 1 too many content management systems. Reflecting on current technical resources we would like to drop down to 2. This effort hasn't moved forward because of the extensive work required to migrate content and train users in a new system.
Associate Director of Web Communications
Union CollegeHigher Education, 501-1000 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 9.1
Based on 4 answers
Cascade CMS is completely usable on mobile devices, we can train our content editors in a single 2-hour session, and we support 1,000 users with a very small team.
There is a level of complexity for the system administrators, site managers and web programmers who implement templates and content types. But the complexity is neither arbitrary nor inconsistent – and once learned provides a powerful environment within which we can develop robust sites that are beautiful and powerful, yet easy for our content editors to manage.
Senior Web Architect
William & MaryHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Reliability and Availability
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 6.7
Based on 8 answers
Amazing customer service and VERY customizable.
Webmaster
Jacksonville State UniversityHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 8.0
Based on 2 answers
Does a great job.
Web Administrator
True Value CompanyInformation Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 9.1
Based on 10 answers
They have always regarded any question or problem we encountered as very important. We have never felt that they ignore or downplay any issue and not once has anything been left unresolved. They also hold an annual conference where users are invited to attend and share their experiences and wisdom with the entire Cascade community. And with the care and support the provide, we all feel a part of that community.
Manager, Campus Web Technology
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityHospital & Health Care, 5001-10,000 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
In-Person Training
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 7.0
Based on 1 answer
Training was helpful.
Web Administrator
True Value CompanyInformation Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 5.0
Based on 1 answer
Still needed that physical help
Web Administrator
True Value CompanyInformation Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 9.1
Based on 8 answers
The key to any CMS implementation is PLAN, PLAN, PLAN. Proper planning with Cascade can increase your satisfaction exponentially once the site migration/creation is complete. When all is said and done, your implementation can make your site run like a Yugo or Maserati. Be smart and deliberate in your decisions. Drive the Maserati. It is already paid for.
Marketing Manager
HCC Medical Insurance ServicesInsurance, 51-200 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cascade Server
We selected Cascade server seven years ago, and the CMS environment at the time was clearly different than it is today. We decided to go with a vendor solution rather than a free solution because the long term cost in hosting a free solution is not, in fact, free; we've found Cascade to have been an excellent choice for us.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 1001-5000 employeesSiteExecutive
WordPress is another CMS that I've used within a professional setting. Despite the cost difference, SiteExecutive is well worth the investment. Its functionality is much, much greater (they can't really be compared on the same level) and I have more freedom for customization and creating EXACTLY what I need.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Higher Education Company, 501-1000 employeesScalability
Cascade Server
Cascade Server 5.0
Based on 1 answer
I used it only a few times.
Web Administrator
True Value CompanyInformation Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
SiteExecutive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Cascade Server
- Initially, ROI was positive - because we completely redesigned the website when we implemented Cascade.
- Over time, the inability to keep up with the latest interactive tools has reduced visitors time on site.
- Also over time, the difficulty of use has led to less buy-in by backend users, leading to outdated pages, little timely information, and lower visitors.

Verified User
Professional in Marketing
Higher Education Company, 51-200 employeesSiteExecutive
- External constituents are able to clearly see our mission, goals, and programs (i.e: we are successfully attracting potential students and their families)
- Faculty and staff are able to be directly involved in how their department is represented

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Higher Education Company, 501-1000 employees