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Expression Engine - A good alternative to Open Source Content Management Systems
April 30, 2014

Expression Engine - A good alternative to Open Source Content Management Systems

Scott Grizzle | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

ExpressionEngine 2.8

Modules Used

  • MoBlog
  • Search
  • Email
  • RSS
  • Mailing List

Overall Satisfaction with ExpressionEngine

My client uses Expression Engine as the Content Management system for their main marketing website. One important feature of my client's website is an online catalog that lists all of their products by category. Expression Engine provides an easy to use interface for the client to manage products displayed in the catalog.
  • Expression Engine is really easy to setup.
  • Expression Engine is really simple to manage.
  • Expression Engine community support is really helpful.
  • There are limited numbers of add-ons
  • There are limited numbers of plugins
  • There are limited versions of plugins or add-ons
  • Expression Engine helped my client provide a higher level of service for their clients.
  • Expression Engine helped my client manage their website more efficiently.
  • Expression Engine provided my client with a cost effective alternative to an Open Source Content Management system.
My client chose ExpressionEngine rather than WordPress because of the security issues reported about WordPress. Also, Expression Engine provides ongoing support for my client, a feature that is not available with WordPress.
The limited number of Add-on modules or plugins can mean more development time and increased expenses for my client. This can be a limiting factor for some clients. So, I am not likely to recommend Expression Engine often in the future unless my client prefers an alternative to an Open Source Content Management system.
I recommend Expression Engine to anyone looking for an alternative to an Open Source Content Management system for their personal or small business website. Expression Engine works well with personal or small business websites that require basic or limited features. Expression Engine may not be a good fit for clients who require more advanced features like e-commerce.