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Content management system for handling websites & workflows

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ExpressionEngine - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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ExpressionEngine overview

What is ExpressionEngine?

ExpressionEngine is a content management system (CMS) designed to help businesses create digital content, manage websites, and configure workflows. The built-in permission functionality lets supervisors grant role-based access to employees to add or modify information on websites.

ExpressionEngine enables marketing teams to create multiple channels for product or service descriptions, blogs, news, and more. Professionals can also utilize the application to view and edit pages, configure settings, search entries in specific channels, and personalize the interface using custom colors and themes.

ExpressionEngine provides a host of features such as collaboration, custom templates, electronic forms, image editing, search engine optimization (SEO), and more.

Starting price

299

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ExpressionEngine reviews

Overall rating

4.0

/5

12

Positive reviews

83

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7.45/10
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Pros
“I was in love with ExpressionEngine and used it for almost all my project (big and small) for 4 years or so. If you have a big project it can handle it like a charm.”

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“Our website designer used this program and it's been a lifesaver for our organization. There is a learning curve, but it's easy to learn.”
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Robin M.

Executive Director

“Via its plugin architecture it was possible to shape content to fit your needs. Moreover its template system was great and HTML free (meaning that you were in full control of the code).”

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Cons
“This platform was especially difficult for marketing managers with limited HTML knowledge.”
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Erik M.

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Who uses ExpressionEngine?

Based on 12 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Internet
Computer Software
E-Learning
Education Management
Others

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ExpressionEngine's features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Collaboration tools
Customizable templates
Electronic forms
Full text search
Image editing
SEO management

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ExpressionEngine pricing

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Starting from

299

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User opinions about ExpressionEngine price and value

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“I was in love with ExpressionEngine and used it for almost all my project (big and small) for 4 years or so. If you have a big project it can handle it like a charm.”

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“Our website designer used this program and it's been a lifesaver for our organization. There is a learning curve, but it's easy to learn.”
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Robin M.

Executive Director

ExpressionEngine integrations (3)

ExpressionEngine support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat

Training options

Documentation
Webinars

ExpressionEngine FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does ExpressionEngine offer?

ExpressionEngine has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $299.00
Pricing model: One Time License
Free Trial: Available

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Q. Who are the typical users of ExpressionEngine?

ExpressionEngine has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does ExpressionEngine support?

ExpressionEngine supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does ExpressionEngine offer an API?

No, ExpressionEngine does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does ExpressionEngine offer?

ExpressionEngine offers the following support options:
Chat

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