Why We Don't Endorse Open Source CMS
open source CMS
Merit
Part 1: Freedom to customize
The first is that open source CMS has a high degree of freedom for customization.
Since the source code is open to the public, of course specialized knowledge and skills are required, but users can customize it themselves. In addition, there are also plug-ins developed by volunteers in the community etc.
Therefore, open source CMS will be able to support usages that are different from existing ones.
Part 2: Lower installation and operating costs
The second is that the introduction and operation costs can be reduced.
The big advantage of free open source CMS is that it is completely free to use. Since no license fee is required, installation costs and maintenance and operation costs can be reduced.
Of course, there is no support from the vendor, so you need to do everything from installation to website construction and operation yourself, but if you have the skills, you will be able to significantly reduce costs compared to package CMS.
Part 3: Plenty of plugins
The third is that a wealth of plug-ins have been developed.
Another characteristic of open source CMS is that users around the world can develop useful plug-ins because the source code is open to the public. Also, many of the plugins are available for free, so you can freely add functionality without worrying about the cost.
Part 4: Update rate of version upgrade
Fourth, the update cycle for version upgrades is fast.
Open source CMS is characterized by a high update rate of the version upgrade of the CMS itself as well as the rich development of plug-ins.
It has the advantage that new useful functions are added every day and updates are frequently made to improve the strength of security.
Part 5: Bugs can be fixed
The fifth point is that even if you find a problem with an open source CMS, you can fix it yourself.
Since the source code is open, you have the flexibility to fix bugs or add new features yourself.
If users have high skills, open source CMS will be useful.
Part 6: A lot of information
Sixth, open source CMS has users all over the world, so there is a wealth of information.
In the case of CMS with a large number of users, the community is also active, and information is actively exchanged among them, so it is easy to find a lot of information on the Internet.
Therefore, if you have a problem, you can ask a question on the community bulletin board, etc., and you may be able to solve it without the support of the vendor.
open source CMS
Demerit
Part 1: Japanese is not supported
The first is that many open source CMS do not support Japanese.
Many open source CMS are made overseas, and it cannot be said that the Japanese correspondence of the document is sufficient.
Therefore, if you are using an open source CMS and have a problem, or if you do not understand how to use it, there are cases where you are troubled by the lack of information in Japanese.
Part 2: Expensive
Second, open source CMSes are often actually expensive.
The open source CMS itself can be used free of charge and does not require a license fee, so the advantage is that the introduction cost can be reduced.
However, unlike package CMS, there is no support from vendors, so high costs are incurred when using CMS to develop human resources who specialize in site construction, operation, troubleshooting, etc. internally or outsourcing. There are cases where
Part 3: Lack of support
The third is the lack of support from vendors.
Since there is no support for open source CMS, it is not possible to receive support such as how to install and use the CMS, and how to deal with troubles. Therefore, it is common to find out by yourself even if there is something unclear.
There are cases where a large-scale CMS has a community, but there is no guarantee that the problem can be solved.
Part 4: No guarantee of trust
Fourth, open source CMS does not go as far as guaranteeing reliability.
Source code published as open source has a certain level of reliability, but that reliability is not guaranteed in open source CMS. Therefore, the user who introduced the open source CMS must ensure its reliability.
Part 5: security vulnerabilities
Fifth, open source CMS has security risks.
Due to the fact that the source code is open to the public for free, open source CMS tends to be prone to vulnerabilities and high security risks. Also, be aware that plug-ins that are provided free of charge may also contain security vulnerabilities.
Especially CMS with many users tends to be targeted easily, so be careful.
Part 6: It takes time and effort
Unlike package CMS, open source CMS does not come with useful functions from the beginning. It takes a lot of time and effort to set it up for ease of use.
Therefore, if there is no engineer in-house, it will be necessary to outsource it as mentioned above, which will not only be time-consuming but also costly.
Part 7: Display speed is slow
Since open source CMS uses many files, it takes a long time to load the site, which may lead to user abandonment.