Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earned 4.6/5 due to its robust extensibility, strong community support, and enterprise‑ready features while maintaining a free open‑source core.
Key Features
Customizable Templating Engine
Powerful, tag‑based templating system that lets developers create fully custom front‑ends.
Extensive Plugin Marketplace
Hundreds of community‑contributed extras for SEO, e‑commerce, forms, and more.
Granular Access Control
Fine‑grained user permissions and role management for secure multi‑author sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, MODX Core is released under the GPL and can be used, modified, and deployed at no cost.
MODX runs on any PHP‑compatible web server (Apache, Nginx, IIS) with MySQL/MariaDB, making it portable across shared, VPS, or cloud environments.
MODX provides optional paid services such as MODX Cloud managed hosting, premium support plans, and custom development packages.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Core CMS is free and open-source; optional managed hosting and premium support plans are available.
Supported Platforms
LinuxWindowsmacOS