Compare Flow - Flow CMS vs DIY WordPress: find the right platform for your business
Love the power of WordPress but hate the maintenance? Flow CMS is the refined WordPress alternative that keeps what you love and eliminates what you don't.
The best of WordPress, without the headaches
WordPress is powerful, but its "build anything" flexibility comes at a cost: it's a build everything yourself platform. Flow CMS is a managed website service built on a refined WordPress core. We provide the finished car, so you don't have to be the mechanic.
Side by side comparison: managed service vs DIY platform
| Feature | DIY WordPress | Flow CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Varies wildly based on your hosting, theme, and plugins. | Engineered for speed with a optimised core. |
| Security | Your responsibility. Requires constant updates and security plugins. | Fully managed. We handle security, monitoring, and updates automatically. |
| Content Editing | Full backend access. Easy to break layouts with a wrong click. | Unbreakable, client proof editor. Update content freely without breaking the design. |
| Maintenance | Requires your time or a developer for updates, backups, and troubleshooting. | Completely hands-off. We handle all technical maintenance for you. |
| Pricing | Unpredictable. Costs for hosting, premium themes, plugins, and developer help add up. | Simple. One flat fee covers your entire website. |
| Onboarding | You start with a blank slate and have to build everything. | We build it for you on one of our premium, performance optimised foundations. |
When to choose DIY Wordpress
- You are a hobbyist blogger on a tight budget.
- You need highly specific, custom functionality and have a dedicated developer.
- You enjoy the technical process of building and maintaining a website.
When Flow CMS is the better WordPress alternative
- You are a business owner who needs a professional website that just works.
- You want to edit content yourself but don't want the risk of breaking your site.
- You value your time and want to eliminate ongoing website maintenance.
- You prefer predictable costs without surprise developer fees.