How Does a MODX Site Compare?

MODX is a content management system that lets you manage your website's content. It shares characteristics with Word Press, Wix, and other systems, but how does it compare?

	MODX	Word Press	Wix, Square Space, etc.
Cost	Open source	Fee-based	Fee-based
Host/Support	hosted and supported by the PMACS Web Team	hosted by Penn with minimal support	hosted elsewhere, not supported by PMACS
URL	URL in the med.upenn.edu domain (typically www.med.upenn.edu/ accountname)	URL in the med.upenn.edu domain	URL of your choosing but upenn.edu is not allowed
Theming	several theming options are available for self-serve sites; custom sites can have their own unique theme created by the PMACS Web Team	site owner is responsible for Word Press theme installation and/or customization	theming options available within the platform