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17 Ratings
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Based on 17 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Security

8.0
Cascade Server
80%
WebWave
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
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
N/A
0 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure

7.1
Cascade Server
71%
WebWave
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%
WebWave
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Cascade Server ranks higher in 8/8 features
Cascade Server ranks higher in 8/8 features
WYSIWYG editor

6.1
61%
19 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness

6.0
60%
18 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Admin section

8.0
80%
19 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Page templates

9.0
90%
17 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Library of website themes

5.5
55%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design

7.0
70%
15 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Publishing workflow

9.0
90%
19 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Form generator

6.4
64%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Web Content Management

6.9
Cascade Server
69%
WebWave
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Cascade Server ranks higher in 5/5 features
Cascade Server ranks higher in 5/5 features
Content taxonomy

8.0
80%
13 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
SEO support

7.0
70%
14 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Bulk management

9.0
90%
14 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Availability / breadth of extensions

6.0
60%
11 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Community / comment management

4.8
48%
5 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Cascade Server is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
- WebWave is rated higher in 1 area: Usability
Likelihood to Recommend

9.9
Cascade Server
99%
44 Ratings
8.5
WebWave
85%
16 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
26 Ratings
WebWave
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
4 Ratings
10.0
WebWave
100%
1 Rating
Availability

6.7
Cascade Server
67%
8 Ratings
WebWave
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance

8.0
Cascade Server
80%
2 Ratings
WebWave
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
10 Ratings
6.3
WebWave
63%
2 Ratings
In-Person Training

7.0
Cascade Server
70%
1 Rating
WebWave
N/A
0 Ratings
Online Training

5.0
Cascade Server
50%
1 Rating
WebWave
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating

9.1
Cascade Server
91%
8 Ratings
WebWave
N/A
0 Ratings
Product Scalability

5.0
Cascade Server
50%
1 Rating
WebWave
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 employeesWebWave
Great for solo-preneurs, agencies and businesses of all sizes. It is feature rich, easy to use even for non coders, beginners and those where design is not your strength. Everyone can use WebWave. Simple, easy to create and launch in a couple of hours.
Group CEO
AKTIV AGENCYMarketing & Advertising, 11-50 employees
Pros
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
WebWave
- The UI is a bit complicated but contains all the features and functions needed.
- No coding skill is required. We can focus on design. And the design process is quite fun.
- We can adjust and control all the elements of the web easily with WebWave. And I like the richness of the elements available in WebWave.
Business Owner
MyEdu.VNE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Cons
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 β 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
WebWave
- The only thing I would change is to add more payment options in the case of the store (it is about plug-ins). PayPal and cryptocurrency would also be useful.
Projektant witryn internetowych freelancer
FreelancerGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Cascade Server
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
—WebWave
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
$7
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
WebWave
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 β 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
WebWave
WebWave 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Very easy to use, intuitive, has many options and plug-ins, and is cheap.
Projektant witryn internetowych freelancer
FreelancerGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
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
WebWave
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
WebWave
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
WebWave
WebWave 6.3
Based on 2 answers
1. The support person does not seem to understand the issues, and seems like they go off to talk to somebody and revert back every 5 to 10 minutes. It takes up a lot of time.2. There is a lack of reading material to address simple issues like changing the website name in the dashboard, pasting a code, etc.
Proprietor
PhotomodeDesign, 1-10 employees
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
WebWave
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
WebWave
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
WebWave
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 employeesWebWave
WebWave has an extensive feature set and the price is a great bargain. Its functionality overall is better and allows the end-user more control over their overall design. The included editor and design review features are top-notch and extremely useful. I'd highly recommend it to any web-developer, but it could also be great for an end user with some design experience.

Verified User
Engineer in Research & Development
Computer Software Company, 1-10 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
WebWave
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 employeesWebWave
- It has allowed me to build the websites I envision, rather than the best I could build given the limited tools that most site builders offer
- It has allowed me to build the sites faster
Visual Artist
Nils KrΓΌgerArts & Crafts, 1-10 employees