Easy Soft Edit

The CMS with a built-in encrypted database

Easy Soft Edit versus WordPress

An unbiased comparison: what really changes, and what it costs.

WordPress is the most widespread CMS and suits a great many projects. Easy Soft Edit targets professional sites that want fewer moving parts to watch.

CriterionWordPressEasy Soft Edit
DatabaseMySQL to host, back up and protectBuilt-in encrypted database engine, no SQL server
ExtensionsVery many, of varying quality, to be updatedBuilt-in modules, signed and tested together
UpdatesCore, themes and extensions, separatelyNumbered signed packages, backup before each application
HostingRecent PHP required, MySQL databasePHP 5.6 and above, no MySQL
MultilingualExtension to addBuilt in, interface in 6 languages
ComplianceExtensions and settings to planCookies, consent, erasure and sample legal pages built in

Cost over 3 years

Example: professional showcase site with forms and gallery, amounts excluding VAT.

ItemWordPressEasy Soft Edit
Creation2 500 €1 800 €
Hosting (3 years)720 € (20 €/month)included
Maintenance (3 years)3 600 € (100 €/month)included
Premium extensions900 €0 € (modules included)
Easy Soft Edit subscription–2 124 € (59 €/month)
Total over 3 years7 720 €3 924 €

Assumptions: WordPress creation mid-range for a freelancer (€1,500 to €5,000), maintenance at €100/month (market range €80 to €120/month for a small site), hosting at €20/month, premium extensions at €900. With WordPress at the low end of the market, the gap narrows to about 23%. Indicative estimates: only a detailed quote is binding.

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