What CMS choose paid or free?
CMS is the most important component of any Internet project, which facilitates the management of the site, provides convenient filling with text materials, and is also responsible for security. The abbreviation CMS (Content Management Soft) translates as a site management system, which is more simply called a "site engine".
The amount of software for managing Internet projects makes users wonder which CMS to choose for their site: paid or free? Each of them has both pros and cons.
Free CMS
The site management system is free of charge and has an open source code. There is an opinion that the openness of the code affects the security of the CMS. In reality, this is not the case, system security directly depends on system updates, and if a free CMS is constantly developing updates, then security remains at the proper level.
The leading positions among free management systems are occupied by: Joomla, WordPress, Drupal.
The main advantages of free CMS:
- No payment for using the engine
- Lots of functionality
- High level of extensibility
- Technical support in the form of system users
- Sufficient level of security.
As with any software product, free CMS have several disadvantages:
- Lack of official instructions on using CMS
- There is no technical support from the developers
- Somewhat limited features compared to paid CMS
- Special skills are required to set up the system yourself.
Paid CMS
Paid control systems vary in great functionality and can be tailored for a specific purpose. It is easier for the user to fulfill a clearly set goal without burdening the project with additional components. The most popular of them are: NetCat, 1C-Bitrix, Diafan, UMI.CMS.
Speaking about the main advantages, it should be noted:
- High level of engine functionality
- Safety
- Availability of official technical support and documentation
- Unlimited system capabilities.
Being a client of a paid CMS, you receive round-the-clock support for an Internet project. In case of any questions or malfunctions in the system, technical support will provide constructive assistance in resolving the issue. In addition, commercial management systems are better documented and optimized by code.
There are not so many disadvantages in paid CMS, the main ones are:
- The fee for use is withdrawn
- They can be inconvenient to use.
Depending on the needs of the Internet project and personal skills of using site management systems, the client independently chooses the most suitable CMS.
Which CMS should I choose: paid or free?
Having analyzed the functionality of commercial and free CMS, it is impossible to unanimously choose one of them. However, free site management systems attract much more users, expanding and constantly updating their functionality. Also important is the absence of a fee for use.
The use of paid CMS is advisable only for large businesses, when it is necessary to have fast and timely technical support, so as not to look for solutions to the problem yourself. For small and medium-sized businesses, as well as for creating landing pages, free CMS is perfect. They are much easier to manage and even an inexperienced CMS user can figure out the functionality.
The constantly updated functions and capabilities of the site management system on a free basis are in no way inferior to paid ones.
Paid site management systems increase the number of their customers by cooperating with web developer studios, which convince customers of the need to purchase a paid license to use CMS.
If you look into the near future, then free CMS bypass commercial products by the number of users. Worrying about the security of the site on a free engine, it is important to clearly follow the basic instructions for updating and optimizing the resource in order to prevent third parties from gaining access. In order not to endanger the site, it is enough to follow the basic measures:
- Make backups
- Create separate access for all admin panel users
- Periodically change the access password
- Check the site for viruses, spyware and malware.
The security of the site and its functionality does not depend on the type of CMS. Constant monitoring of work and the search for new ways to expand functionality will allow you to protect your project and its users from hacking, by obtaining personal data and payment system data.
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