Compare Volume Manager and ExpressionEngine - Feb 2020

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Volume Manager or ExpressionEngine?

Volume Manager is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ExpressionEngine, and ExpressionEngine is rated higher (60/100) than Volume Manager (57/100). 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:

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Who is more expensive? Volume Manager or ExpressionEngine?

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 Volume Manager and ExpressionEngine.

Volume Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Volume Manager is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. ExpressionEngine price starts at $299 per license , When comparing ExpressionEngine to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: Volume Manager is more expensive than ExpressionEngine.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Volume Manager Vs. ExpressionEngine based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

Volume Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

ExpressionEngine: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for use in all businesses sizes, including small tech startups as well as personal use. Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and types.