Compare Ektron-CMS and Microsoft Visual Studio - Apr 2022

Shlomi Lavi

We publish unbiased reviews. Our opinions are our own and are not influenced by payments from advertisers. This content is reader-supported, which means if you leave your details with us we may earn a commission. Learn why ITQlick is free .

Bottom Line: Which is Better - Ektron-CMS or Microsoft Visual Studio?

Microsoft Visual Studio is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Ektron-CMS, and Microsoft Visual Studio is rated higher (75/100) than Ektron-CMS (73/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Development Tools Platform solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Ektron Vs. Microsoft

Ektron: Ektron speeds time-to-web, drives business outcomes, and builds customer loyalty through software that powers corporate websites, intranet portals, and social communities. Ektron helps its customers deliver compelling experiences to their audiences through all digital channels - including websites, mobile devices and social networks - by using cont...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? Ektron-CMS or Microsoft Visual Studio?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Ektron-CMS and Microsoft Visual Studio.

Ektron-CMS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Ektron-CMS is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Microsoft Visual Studio price starts at $45 per month , When comparing Microsoft Visual Studio to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: Ektron-CMS cost is around the same cost of Microsoft Visual Studio.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Ektron-CMS Vs. Microsoft Visual Studio based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

Ektron-CMS: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Microsoft Visual Studio: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Ektron-CMS is suitable for website owners, intranets, and social communities and is being by a wide range of industries including manufacturing, hospitality, education, media and entertainment, transportation, public sector and more. Microsoft Visual Studio is perfect for companies that are operating and developing highly scalable Windows software services and applications.