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At a Glance
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine
Star Rating
(54)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ExpressionEngine
WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Star Rating
(9,218)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WordPress.org
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that WordPress.org excels in content authoring with a score of 8.9, while ExpressionEngine trails slightly behind at 8.1. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and rich text editor in WordPress make it easier for non-technical users to create and manage content.
  • Reviewers say that WordPress.org offers a broader selection of pre-built templates, scoring 8.4 compared to ExpressionEngine's 6.2. Users on G2 highlight that this variety allows for quicker site launches and easier customization without extensive coding knowledge.
  • G2 users note that WordPress.org's plugin ecosystem is a significant advantage, scoring 8.6 for plug-ins/widgets/apps, while ExpressionEngine only scores 7.1. Reviewers mention that the vast array of plugins available for WordPress allows for extensive functionality enhancements, from SEO tools to e-commerce solutions.
  • Users say that both platforms have similar quality of support ratings, with WordPress.org at 7.7 and ExpressionEngine also at 7.7. However, reviewers mention that WordPress has a larger user community, which can be beneficial for finding solutions and sharing knowledge.
  • Reviewers mention that WordPress.org shines in ease of use with a score of 8.3, while ExpressionEngine scores 7.1. Users report that the user-friendly dashboard and straightforward setup process in WordPress make it more accessible for beginners.
  • Users on G2 highlight that WordPress.org's SEO capabilities score 8.4, slightly ahead of ExpressionEngine's 8.1. Reviewers say that the built-in SEO features and plugins available for WordPress significantly enhance visibility and search rankings for websites.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ExpressionEngine
No pricing available
WordPress.org
No pricing available
Free Trial
ExpressionEngine
No trial information available
WordPress.org
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.4
42
8.8
8,174
Ease of Use
7.1
43
8.3
8,214
Ease of Setup
7.9
29
8.2
4,354
Ease of Admin
8.1
30
8.5
4,373
Quality of Support
7.7
31
7.7
6,598
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
20
8.5
3,771
Product Direction (% positive)
4.2
42
8.0
8,038
Features by Category
Web Content ManagementHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.5
632
8.4
118,464
Content
8.1
38
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8.9
6729
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Verified
8.0
36
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Verified
8.5
6688
|
Verified
8.5
14
8.3
1835
7.1
34
8.6
6729
|
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7.7
8
8.6
1738
7.9
29
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Verified
8.5
5855
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7.0
36
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Verified
8.1
5638
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7.2
35
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8.0
6067
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7.4
33
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Verified
8.4
5853
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Verified
Design
6.2
27
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Verified
8.4
6617
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Verified
6.9
29
8.4
6409
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Verified
6.4
32
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Verified
8.5
6686
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Verified
7.9
37
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Verified
8.5
6875
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Verified
Platform
7.1
30
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Verified
8.6
5754
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Verified
8.1
31
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8.4
6002
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Verified
7.5
35
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8.3
6058
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8.3
35
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8.6
6435
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8.0
31
8.2
4945
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7.1
27
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8.3
4553
7.5
27
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8.2
6062
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7.6
28
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8.4
4936
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Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine
WordPress.org
WordPress.org
ExpressionEngine and WordPress.org are categorized as Web Content Management
Unique Categories
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine has no unique categories
WordPress.org
WordPress.org is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.8%
Reviewers' Industry
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine
Marketing and Advertising
16.7%
Internet
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Design
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.3%
Other
45.8%
WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Marketing and Advertising
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Computer Software
5.7%
Higher Education
4.4%
Internet
3.8%
Other
67.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ben S.
BS
Ben S.
Verified User in Internet

ExpressionEngine should be evaluated from two perspectives. DEVELOPMENT ExpressionEngine is a design- and content-agnostic CMS. What does this mean? Unlike WordPress and some other CMS, ExpressionEngine adapts to your design rather than the reverse. It...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

I dislike almost everything about Expression Engine. The UX is deplorable and we constantly get signed out and lose changes.

WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kevin M.
KM
Kevin M.
Verified User

I can't see any reason to use another platform. Every designer, web developer, SEO hand and intern you meet will have used this platform before. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Use the tools that your potential hires already know how to use!

Most Helpful Critical Review
Raviraj R.
RR
Raviraj R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The free version doesn't allow embedding Java Scripts and other applets which kinds of restricts its scalability. Lot's of spam comments are observed in wordpress blogs, though it distinguishes the spammer's but yet we need to read between each comments to...

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Discussions
ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine Discussions
Why use ExpressionEngine?
1 comment
Doug B.
DB
We use EE over over content management systems for two big reasons: Security and Extensibility. On the security side, we have had a number of clients who...Read more
Is ExpressionEngine dead?
1 comment
Doug B.
DB
Not even close. In fact, I would say it's now leading the way on self-hosted CMS features and user adoption. With the change in management between version...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
ExpressionEngine has no more discussions with answers
WordPress.org
WordPress.org Discussions
Is WordPress org free to use?
6 comments
Nikunj C.
NC
Yes Wordpress.org is free to use, but you must invest in domain and hostingRead more
How the custom CSS option works ?
4 comments
Melinda P.
MP
First of all - ALWAYS make a child theme so that updates don't remove any customization you might make. Than you create your own style sheet and your own...Read more
Which is the best alternative to Wordpress?
4 comments
Dave L.
DL
If you're looking for ease of use then it's hard to beat WordPress unless you go with a solution like Squarespace or Wix which severely limits what you can...Read more