The costs in comparison
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2025 6:10 am
Finally, we'll compare the costs of running a website on each platform. Keep in mind that we're not looking at the cost of building the website here, only the ongoing costs.
WordPress:
Hosting fees: vary depending on the provider, but there are affordable options
Domain fees: vary depending on the provider and domain extension
Costs for plugins and themes: vary greatly, some are free, others can be expensive
Maintenance costs: Time and money for updating plugins, WordPress itself and servers
Agency CMS:
Monthly or annual fees: vary depending on the scope selected
Domain fees: vary depending on the provider and domain extension
App Store: some apps are free, others are paid
Maintenance costs: Usually lower than WordPress, as an agency CMS handles many student data aspects of maintenance
The ongoing costs for both platforms can vary depending on individual needs and requirements. WordPress may be more cost-effective if you're working with affordable hosting and free plugins. However, agency CMS may be more cost-effective when you consider the time and maintenance costs that can be incurred when using WordPress.
Please also read our Blog post about the cost of a website!
Conclusion
Overall, it appears that an agency's CMS can represent an attractive alternative to WordPress for Austrian entrepreneurs. An agency CMS offers a customized solution tailored to the company's specific needs and requirements.
This can result in easier operation, greater security and better data protection.
In addition, companies benefit from close collaboration with the agency, which enables personal and local support. This can be beneficial not only for setting up and customizing the CMS, but also for ongoing maintenance and further development.
With WordPress, such a service can often only be provided by external service providers.
In addition, an agency's CMS can be more flexible and adaptable than WordPress because it is developed specifically for the needs of the respective company.
WordPress:
Hosting fees: vary depending on the provider, but there are affordable options
Domain fees: vary depending on the provider and domain extension
Costs for plugins and themes: vary greatly, some are free, others can be expensive
Maintenance costs: Time and money for updating plugins, WordPress itself and servers
Agency CMS:
Monthly or annual fees: vary depending on the scope selected
Domain fees: vary depending on the provider and domain extension
App Store: some apps are free, others are paid
Maintenance costs: Usually lower than WordPress, as an agency CMS handles many student data aspects of maintenance
The ongoing costs for both platforms can vary depending on individual needs and requirements. WordPress may be more cost-effective if you're working with affordable hosting and free plugins. However, agency CMS may be more cost-effective when you consider the time and maintenance costs that can be incurred when using WordPress.
Please also read our Blog post about the cost of a website!
Conclusion
Overall, it appears that an agency's CMS can represent an attractive alternative to WordPress for Austrian entrepreneurs. An agency CMS offers a customized solution tailored to the company's specific needs and requirements.
This can result in easier operation, greater security and better data protection.
In addition, companies benefit from close collaboration with the agency, which enables personal and local support. This can be beneficial not only for setting up and customizing the CMS, but also for ongoing maintenance and further development.
With WordPress, such a service can often only be provided by external service providers.
In addition, an agency's CMS can be more flexible and adaptable than WordPress because it is developed specifically for the needs of the respective company.