5 Ratings
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Based on 5 reviews and ratings
4 Ratings
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Based on 4 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Content Publishing

7.5
Curata
75%
MODX
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Curata ranks higher in 2/2 features
Curata ranks higher in 2/2 features
Content hub

7.0
70%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Content distribution

8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Content Reporting & Analytics

8.5
Curata
85%
MODX
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Curata ranks higher in 2/2 features
Curata ranks higher in 2/2 features
Closed-loop tracking and reporting

8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Content performance analytics

9.0
90%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Security

Curata
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
9.8
MODX
98%
MODX ranks higher in 1/1 features
MODX ranks higher in 1/1 features
Role-based user permissions

N/A
0 Ratings
9.8
98%
3 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure

Curata
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.0
MODX
80%
MODX ranks higher in 2/2 features
MODX ranks higher in 2/2 features
API

N/A
0 Ratings
6.2
62%
3 Ratings
Internationalization / multi-language

N/A
0 Ratings
9.9
99%
2 Ratings
Web Content Creation

Curata
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
9.3
MODX
93%
MODX ranks higher in 8/8 features
MODX ranks higher in 8/8 features
WYSIWYG editor

N/A
0 Ratings
9.6
96%
3 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness

N/A
0 Ratings
9.8
98%
3 Ratings
Admin section

N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
3 Ratings
Page templates

N/A
0 Ratings
9.8
98%
3 Ratings
Library of website themes

N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design

N/A
0 Ratings
9.9
99%
3 Ratings
Publishing workflow

N/A
0 Ratings
9.8
98%
3 Ratings
Form generator

N/A
0 Ratings
9.9
99%
3 Ratings
Web Content Management

Curata
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
9.5
MODX
95%
MODX ranks higher in 5/5 features
MODX ranks higher in 5/5 features
Content taxonomy

N/A
0 Ratings
9.8
98%
3 Ratings
SEO support

N/A
0 Ratings
9.9
99%
3 Ratings
Bulk management

N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
3 Ratings
Availability / breadth of extensions

N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
3 Ratings
Community / comment management

N/A
0 Ratings
9.9
99%
3 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- MODX is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
- Curata and MODX are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Renew
Likelihood to Recommend

8.0
Curata
80%
2 Ratings
9.8
MODX
98%
3 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

10.0
Curata
100%
1 Rating
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating
Usability

Curata
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating
Availability

Curata
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating
Performance

Curata
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating
Support Rating

Curata
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating

Curata
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating
Product Scalability

Curata
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Curata
I liked Curata, but it depends on the use case of how it will be used as to how effective it is for someone. If you are trying to curate content it works great. Had I not been so put off by the issue mentioned earlier I would have given more effort to learn the CMS, so I am not sure how effective it really is.
Marketing Manager
TAB BankBanking, 201-500 employees
MODX
[MODX is well suited for] all websites, from blogs to corporate sites. It is fast scalable and really good. A small site can be build really fast, and a large site can be made extremely scalable. A website redesign is easy to implement with a new template, without having to redo the content. It got great user groups and users and back-office access can be completely customized.
While ecommerce is possible with some really good plugins I would only use MODX with ecommerce for sites where ecommerce is not the primary role. For pure ecommerce sites rather use a dedicated system like e.g. PrestaShop (i would say the same thing with other ecommerce plugins e.g. WP woo commerce don't do it unless its a site add on.)
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Pros
Curata
- Curata is great at curating in content that is relevant to our audience. It is easy to add many different sources to the feed from all around the web and we've really seen Curata "learn" what we see as the most relevant.
- The microsite we got as part of our Curata subscription is really fantastic. It's very customizable and we've been able to really craft it to suit our needs. There are so many different options available and our Curata rep has been really great with helping us cater each piece to our vision while making helpful suggestions along the way in terms of best practices. Plus, the word processor for publishing blog posts is so easy to use and I've had no issues with it so far unlike many other CMS platforms I've worked with. The Curata microsite is actually going to be replacing our current blog very soon - we love it that much!
- I've had a great experience with customer service from Curata. Our rep is responsive and helpful and really good about not just answering our concerns but also providing feedback on our processes and giving advice for how we can improve.
- Search capabilities within the curated content feed are fabulous. This is one area where I found other solutions to be lacking when we were going through the sales process, but Curata really succeeds here. It's extremely easy to find exactly what you're looking for in your content feed.
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Ultramar Travel ManagementLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 201-500 employees
MODX
- Ease of use - the MODX platform is very easy to use for someone who may have limited experience in content management.
- Content blocks - the content blocks within MODX add to the usability and customization of the website being managed.
Director of Social Marketing
Mid-America Christian UniversityEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Cons
Curata
- For me the product worked great for what I needed it for, I no longer needed it and was a few days past their renewal date (you have to cancel either 60 or 90 days before the end date of the contract) and they would not work with me. They took the stance of, "Too bad, so sad." They offered me their CMS along with their CCS for this last year, but we never fully used it and was turned off by the lack of customer service initially in this situation...especially after it was a matter of around 10 days or so that I was late.
- Having to keep reconnecting LinkedIn would throw me off at times.
- Sometimes the article I was trying to post to WordPress would get hung up and I would need to get a hold of support to help clear the system.
Marketing Manager
TAB BankBanking, 201-500 employees
MODX
- The user interface was confusing at times.
- Not a plug and play CMS system.
- The site manager doesn't always run fast.

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Manager in Marketing
Events Services Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Curata
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$699 per Instance (no seat limits)
Curata Editions & Modules
Edition
Curata Software | $6991 |
---|
- per Instance (no seat limits)
Additional Pricing Details
We have 2 solutions: - Curata CCS content curation software - Curata CMP content marketing platform (e.g., editorial calendar, analytics engine)MODX
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
$0
MODX Editions & Modules
On-premise Edition
MODX Revolution | $01 |
---|
- per installation
SaaS Edition
ENTERPRISE - Perfect for or organizations with custom requirements | Upon Request |
---|---|
BUSINESS - Perfect for digital agencies and marketing departments | $992 |
STUDIO - Perfect for customers who need more power and resources | $492 |
PRO - Perfect for customers with typical marketing sites | $192 |
- none
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
PAYMENT FORMS MODX Cloud accepts major credit cards and PayPal for your hosting subscription. We can only accept check (cheque) payments on the Enterprise Plan, annually. CANCELLATION You may cancel your MODX Cloud account at any time. Before you cancel you'll be reminded to backup and remove all your live websites and then follow the instructions for cancellation. If you cancel within the first month, we'll provide you with a full refund. REFUNDS If you cancel within the first month, we'll provide you with a full refund. All other cancellations will be effective at the end of your current billing period. We do not provide refunds for remaining days or months on monthly or annual billing.Likelihood to Renew
Curata
Curata 10.0
Based on 1 answer
For all of the features we loved when we signed on like the microsite and search capabilities and also their customer service, we will very likely renew with Curata. We also really like the evolution we have seen of the solution, just recently a new integration with Marketo (also a vendor of ours) was announced which will be very beneficial to us in optimizing our email newsletters
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Ultramar Travel ManagementLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 201-500 employees
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It is the CMS we use the most, not because we know it well but because we literally tried many of other CMS and this one did it for us.
However having said we really do not like the one shoe fits all approach. E..g for eCommerce we usually use PrestaShop etc. if a specialized CMS can do a task rather use that.
However for a general CMS [MODX] is hard to beat.
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Usability
Curata
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Great and easy to use for both the coder and the end user. Especially if setup correctly by the coder.
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Reliability and Availability
Curata
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
We have not had it go down due to bugs etc. especially when comparing it to other cms out there.
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Performance
Curata
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Damn its fast. really good page speed out of the box.
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Support Rating
Curata
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Great community support on slack.
If you have a paid plugin great support also esp from modmore
If you have cloud hosting MODX support is fast and all servers are optimized for MODX
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Implementation Rating
Curata
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Good system
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Alternatives Considered
Curata
We closely considered Rallyverse before deciding on Curata. Rallyverse had superior social sharing capabilities, but Curata's microsite and email newsletter features plus the infinite content source and feed search capabilities far outweighed what Rallyverse has to offer at this time. We are very happy with our decision
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Ultramar Travel ManagementLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 201-500 employees
MODX
The other company that we looked into was WordPress and all of the features that it offered our organization. What MODX offered to us from development to everyday use just made more sense for our organization as a whole. WordPress is still a great CMS platform, just not exactly what we were looking for.
Director of Social Marketing
Mid-America Christian UniversityEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Scalability
Curata
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Very scalable. e.g. in the [MODX] manager you can manage multiple websites at once without having to login else where. it is very convenient and this way resources and be easily managed and shared.
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Return on Investment
Curata
- I would say neutral for us, but more so because of how we were using it and it being a stop-gap fix for us.
Marketing Manager
TAB BankBanking, 201-500 employees
MODX
- Increased security permissions of the users and freelancers who worked on our website.
- Gave our developers the ability to create any page that they wanted with custom code.
- Hindered our Marketing team's ability to stay on top of our content strategy with changes.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Events Services Company, 51-200 employees