What users are saying about
MODX vs Umbraco CMS
4 Ratings
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49 Ratings
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Based on 49 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- MODX ranks higher in 4 feature sets: Security, Platform & Infrastructure, Web Content Creation, Web Content Management
Security
9.9
MODX
99%

1.0
Umbraco CMS
10%
MODX ranks higher in 1/1 features
MODX ranks higher in 1/1 features
Role-based user permissions
9.9
99%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
11 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
8.0
MODX
80%

5.3
Umbraco CMS
53%
MODX ranks higher in 2/2 features
MODX ranks higher in 2/2 features
API
6.1
61%
3 Ratings

5.5
55%
9 Ratings
Internationalization / multi-language
9.9
99%
2 Ratings

5.1
51%
9 Ratings
Web Content Creation
9.4
MODX
94%

1.6
Umbraco CMS
16%
MODX ranks higher in 8/8 features
MODX ranks higher in 8/8 features
WYSIWYG editor
9.7
97%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
11 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness
9.8
98%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
11 Ratings
Admin section
8.9
89%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
11 Ratings
Page templates
9.8
98%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
11 Ratings
Library of website themes
7.0
70%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
10 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design
9.9
99%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
10 Ratings
Publishing workflow
9.9
99%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
11 Ratings
Form generator
9.9
99%
3 Ratings

5.9
59%
9 Ratings
Web Content Management
9.5
MODX
95%

3.6
Umbraco CMS
36%
MODX ranks higher in 5/5 features
MODX ranks higher in 5/5 features
Content taxonomy
9.8
98%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
11 Ratings
SEO support
9.9
99%
3 Ratings

1.0
10%
10 Ratings
Bulk management
8.9
89%
3 Ratings

5.0
50%
8 Ratings
Availability / breadth of extensions
8.9
89%
3 Ratings

5.2
52%
10 Ratings
Community / comment management
9.9
99%
3 Ratings

5.9
59%
10 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- MODX is rated higher in 7 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability, Availability, Performance, Support Rating, Implementation Rating, Product Scalability
Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
MODX
99%
3 Ratings

1.0
Umbraco CMS
10%
11 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating

Umbraco CMS
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating

4.0
Umbraco CMS
40%
1 Rating
Availability
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating

7.0
Umbraco CMS
70%
2 Ratings
Performance
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating

3.0
Umbraco CMS
30%
2 Ratings
Support Rating
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating

2.0
Umbraco CMS
20%
2 Ratings
Online Training
MODX
N/A
0 Ratings

3.0
Umbraco CMS
30%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating

7.0
Umbraco CMS
70%
2 Ratings
Product Scalability
10.0
MODX
100%
1 Rating

4.0
Umbraco CMS
40%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
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
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS is the perfect tool for a company that is looking to keep their website updated. The simple to use tools and templates means updating and creating new pages is easy. The WYSIWYG editor is a nice feature, however, for accessibility, there should be some more guidance on what is suitable to be used on the CMS.
Operations Manager
CDSM Interactive SolutionsComputer Software, 11-50 employees
Pros
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
Umbraco CMS
- Quick to learn. For most if cases, developer needs to know Razor coding.
- Doesn't require back-end programming.
- Has build in users management (developers, content managers) and members management consoles (users of the site).
- Clear admin tool (especially in version 7)
- Fast.
- Creating code from scratch, so it is easier to create clean code.
Web Developer
TMP WorldwideMarketing and Advertising, 501-1000 employees
Cons
MODX
- The user interface was confusing at times.
- Not a plug and play CMS system.
- The site manager doesn't always run fast.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Events Services Company, 51-200 employeesUmbraco CMS
- Speed for older sites - Umbraco content can load slowly if you have thousands of pages of content. Of course, this would not be a problem for simpler websites
- Complexity - since the product is free out-of-the-box, it will take technical expertise to get Umbraco setup properly
Data Manager
Foundation for Economic EducationThink Tanks, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
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.Umbraco CMS
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0
Umbraco CMS Editions & Modules
On-premise Edition
Umbraco Free | $0 |
---|---|
Umbraco Professional | $5,0002 |
Umbraco Enterprise | 5000+2 |
- none
- per year
SaaS Edition
Umbraco Cloud Starter | $391 |
---|---|
Umbraco Cloud Standard | $2091 |
Umbraco Cloud Professional | $5691 |
Umbraco Cloud Enterprise | 5000+1 |
Umbraco Heartcore Mini | $491 |
Umbraco Heartcore Starter | $2391 |
Umbraco Heartcore Professional | $9991 |
Umbraco Heartcore Enterprise | 1000+1 |
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
The Umbraco CMS and all of its core features are the same across all plans. The paid on-premise plans includes support, onboarding, licenses to add-on products (Umbraco Forms, Umbraco Courier, Umbraco TV) as well as a discount on developer training courses. Umbraco Cloud is the CMS hosted on Azure Cloud servers with automated upgrades, unlimited hosting and smooth deployments. All features can be found on Umbraco.com. Umbraco Heartcore is the managed Headless SaaS version of Umbraco.Likelihood to Renew
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
Umbraco CMS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
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
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS 4.0
Based on 1 answer
Many end users will be overwhelmed with the admin interface. Some common functions are buried in menus
Founder
UpticaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Reliability and Availability
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
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS 7.0
Based on 2 answers
Occasionally, errors will appear in the admin that make it impossible to work without developer support.
Founder
UpticaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Performance
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
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS 3.0
Based on 2 answers
Working in the admin panel (adding / reviewing / editing content) is very slow.The public facing site speed is dependent on what the pages are doing and how well the code was written (whether it is optimized for speed).
Founder
UpticaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Support Rating
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
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS 2.0
Based on 2 answers
Support for Umbraco-owned paid plugins is nonexistent.
Founder
UpticaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Online Training
MODX
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS 3.0
Based on 1 answer
Online training is often based on older versions of the platform. So, you'll have to fill in the gaps on your own.
Founder
UpticaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Implementation Rating
MODX
MODX 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Good system
Owner
ServingPixelsInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS 7.0
Based on 2 answers
Spend the time to wireframe the content structure prior to diving in. This helps speed the process of implementation and it serves as documentation for end users.
Founder
UpticaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Alternatives Considered
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
Umbraco CMS

Verified User
Professional in Corporate
Internet Company, 1-10 employeesScalability
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
Umbraco CMS
Umbraco CMS 4.0
Based on 1 answer
Without significant development, the product does not scale well.
Founder
UpticaMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Return on Investment
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 employeesUmbraco CMS
- Has helped us to create more engaging pages that push people to complete the online forms
- We have seen more people buy from us since we launched our new look website
- We can easily update the content without waiting for the development team to make changes
Operations Manager
CDSM Interactive SolutionsComputer Software, 11-50 employees