Hosted CMS platform pros & cons

Hosted solutions work pretty much like on-premise solutions. The only difference is that they are hosted on third-party servers.

Hosted CMS platform pros

Here are some of the pros of hosted CMS platforms:

1. Faster deployment

Since you don’t have to set up servers on-premises, you can start the installation and deployment process much faster.

2. Scalability

You can host the CMS in the cloud (such as AWS), which means you can instantly scale your resources when the need arises.

3. Lower upfront costs

You can rent server space from your web host on a monthly basis. This keeps upfront costs lower compared to an on-premise solution.

Hosted CMS platform cons

Here are some of the cons of hosted CMS platforms:

1. Host-dependant vulnerabilities

The security and scalability of your CMS depend entirely on your host. If the host goes down or has any security vulnerabilities, you can’t jump in and solve the problem yourself.

2. Higher long-term costs

Since you are essentially leasing server space from your host, your costs will remain static or even increase month over month. Long-term, this might be less cost-effective than buying your own on-premise servers.