MODX vs TYPO3 CMS

MODX is a content management system and application framework for building custom digital experiences. It can model blogs, landing pages, catalogs, forms, PDFs, CSV downloads, and custom input fields. Reusable Templates, Chunks, Snippets, and Plugins render pages or add functionality and logic. Editorial workflows, custom roles, multilingual content, SEO tools, media libraries, and attribute-based access controls support publishing and content management. Community-made Extras extend it with integrations for areas such as e-commerce, maps, menus, OAuth, social, and SEO. Connections to API-enabled services can use JavaScript snippets, Extras, or Zapier, whose MODX Extra connects to over 500 applications. MODX is available as self-hosted software, through an API, and on the web. The self-hosted Free plan costs nothing. Managed MODX Cloud plans begin at $36 a month billed annually; other listed plans include self-hosted and managed options, with different storage, support, and hosting features. MODX was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

TYPO3 CMS is a free, open-source content management system for websites and digital projects, available as self-hosted software. It supports multilingual, multi-domain platforms, custom content types, media management, SEO tools, and editorial workflows. Role and permission controls are designed for editor groups and decentralized teams. The maker lists security-by-default features including encrypted passwords, multifactor authentication, IP- and role-based access, and file storage outside the web root. TYPO3 also describes configurable data retention and tools for handling data export, correction, and deletion requests. Its stated audience ranges from small websites and intranets to complex online applications and multinational enterprises. LTS versions receive three years of free official support, with ELTS available for up to four additional years. TYPO3 14 requirements include PHP 8.2–8.5, supported database options, and modern browsers. The CMS plan is free; self-hosted system requirements apply. TYPO3 v12 ELTS is listed at €3,200 a year per single license before discounts, with that price applying from April 2026; year four is reserved for TYPO3 Partners.