Comments on: Expression Engine vs. MODx CMS Review

By: seo reseller

seo reseller — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:44:49 +0000

I prefer the traditional CMS over the new Modx system. That is just me but I am willing to try this Modx and see how it goes.

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:21:25 +0000

You got to be joking, man…!

MODx Evolution restricts you to 5000 resources (mind you – that is not necessarily webpages)
MODx Revolution is a nightmare to work and buggy, can’t even get a clean MODx install… you got to be lucky if you do, so if you do, its not the norm. 
MODx support? – MODx documentation?
 … where is it?
 … nothing but a repetitive self-praise on what is all possible (you can read the same over and over on dozens of pages all spread around the net.
… never an in-depth explanation on “HOW TO” (and if there is an attempt, then it is merely a surface cover)
 … FREE ARROGANT core developers and other community members who wonder why you ask anyway. Don’t you know it and if not, what do you want then here? (sorry to interrupt your private club of FREE arrogance)
… The Coding? Another self-praise.
A nightmare for developers to integrate any 3rd party script or develop modules. MODx’ API (is it really?) sucks and drives any decent developer away.

C’mon, speak the truth guys – for once only even though MODx is another FREE COMMUNITY DRIVEN … thing (it was developed by some I know!)

Of course, everything and everyone is the best (least on the internet) Aren’t we so lucky to live in cyber age. In the real world we barely would make it through an apprenticeship. But here we are, in cyberspace. Here we have our own rules and everyone is allowed to be pretentious and arrogant. Hey, what do you want … it’s all free here. No one ever asks you to join or worse, believe me!

Thanks for the message, MODx!

Surely if you would be that good as you proclaim, MODx, why don’t you make it a premium CMS and sell it for money? Shall we assume you are scared only a few would then use it because the real developers know what kinda stuff(up) MODx is?

Not necessarily a bad idea, but surely an extreme arrogant and bad execution!

By: mythreya

mythreya — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:49:24 +0000

i used both expression engine and modx.Both are good.I use modx whenevr I want to develop a customized site for the clients.I use expression engine for cutomers who wants a quick turnaround.

By: lebisol

lebisol — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:48:22 +0000

Hi Jan,
Thanks for the review. You would not be related to Drazen Petrovic would you?
You might consider looking into EE2 now that is out.
I am EE user and I must say I found it much easier from developer and end-user point. I don’t think that Modx is any more easier because “deep learning curve for customers” or “because our clients are not html savvy”…they both ride on editors as far as customers having to mess with html it is non existent while if they do know a bit of html they can even make their own adjustment to themes – should they desire.

“Our clients who decide to use a free open source CMS ”
-no they won’t, but they will end up like many WP users “surprised when their site is hacked”.
As open source Modx is great…but it suffers from the very same issues as any open source app…developers are busy, no incentive to keep current, no support other than when someone feels like replying to your threads…
If this is hobby site all is great but for a paying clients I am not so sure. Unless, you provide a support plan to keep them running and up to date…that might be developer incentive more so than customers.
Never the less, you article is appreciated, I always wonder what makes developer go with one app vs. another.
Thanks.

By: Jan Petrovic

Jan Petrovic — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:27:12 +0000

Brett, the major reason if you read the article wasn’t the template system, but difficulties of use for end user. The template system was a factor which could be overlooked if EE was offering a value in different areas.
I personally found it difficult to administrate after working with MODx. So for that reason I decided not to use it or recommend it for our clients, simply because our clients are not html savvy, and they would found it hard to use. For this very reason I decided to switch back to MODx and I am glad I made that decision because I know our clients will be able to use MODx without any deep learning curve. That’s what I and majority of our clients expect from a CMS, to be user friendly.
One thing you need to understand is that our clients are looking for a CMS which almost any member of their team could use to update their site, and that’s what MODx can offer, easy to use content update system.
Is MODx the best free open source CMS? Far from the best, but I know one thing for sure. Our clients who decide to use a free open source CMS like MODX, instead of an enterprise CMS will not keep coming back to us with questions how to update their content. Jan…