Moydus vs WordPress
At-a-Glance Comparison
| Feature | Moydus | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Next.js + Edge (JAMstack) | PHP Monolith |
| Performance | 90+ PageSpeed | 30-60 typical |
| Security | Edge-deployed, minimal attack surface | #1 hacked CMS globally |
| Maintenance | Handled by Moydus | You manage updates/patches |
| Hosting | Edge CDN included | You manage hosting |
| Plugins Needed | None (custom-built) | 20-40 typical |
| Starting Price | $3,250+ one-time | Free (self-hosted) |
| Monthly Ops | $125-175/mo (Moydus manages) | $50-300/mo (you manage) |
| SEO | Built-in, optimized | Good with Yoast/RankMath |
| Code Ownership | You own 100% | You own (with dependencies) |
Features
Security
WordPress is the most hacked CMS in the world. 90% of hacked CMS sites are WordPress. Plugin vulnerabilities, outdated PHP versions, and brute-force attacks are constant threats requiring vigilant maintenance.
Moydus uses a modern architecture with a minimal attack surface. Static generation and edge deployment mean no database to hack, no PHP vulnerabilities, and no plugin security holes.
Bottom line: Moydus is inherently more secure by architecture.
Performance
WordPress sites are database-driven — every page request hits the database, runs PHP, and generates HTML. Caching plugins help but add complexity. Page builders (Elementor, Divi) add 1-3MB of JavaScript overhead.
Moydus sites are pre-rendered and edge-cached. Pages are served as static HTML from the nearest CDN node. Zero database queries at runtime. 90+ PageSpeed scores are standard.
Bottom line: Moydus is 3-5x faster than typical WordPress sites.
Maintenance
WordPress requires constant attention:
- Core updates (monthly)
- Plugin updates (weekly)
- Theme updates (monthly)
- Security patches (urgent)
- PHP version management
- Database optimization
- Backup management
Moydus maintenance is handled by the team:
- Infrastructure management included
- Security updates automated
- Performance monitoring included
- No plugin management needed
- Backups automated
Bottom line: Moydus removes the maintenance burden entirely.
Content Management
WordPress has the most mature content editing experience with Gutenberg block editor and thousands of content plugins. If you need maximum editorial flexibility, WordPress is strong here.
Moydus uses Sanity (headless CMS) or MDX for content. The editing experience is modern and clean, but less plugin-rich than WordPress. For technical content and programmatic pages, MDX is superior.
Bottom line: WordPress for editorial teams needing maximum flexibility. Moydus for performance-focused content.
Pricing
| Moydus | WordPress (Professional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Build | $3,250+ one-time | $3,000-15,000+ |
| Hosting | Included in maintenance | $30-100/mo |
| Plugins | $0 (custom-built) | $50-200/mo (premium plugins) |
| Maintenance | $125-175/mo | $100-300/mo (or DIY) |
| Security | Included | $100-300/yr (Sucuri, etc.) |
| Year 1 Total | ~$4,750 | ~$5,400-20,000+ |
| Year 3 Total | ~$7,750 | ~$11,400-40,000+ |
Who Should Choose WordPress
- Content-heavy sites needing maximum editorial tools
- Sites that require 50+ specific WordPress plugins
- Teams with in-house WordPress developers
- Budget sites using free themes
- Large existing WordPress ecosystem to maintain
Who Should Choose Moydus
- Businesses prioritizing performance and speed
- Companies tired of WordPress maintenance
- Sites that need modern architecture and security
- Teams wanting professional operations support
- Organizations planning to scale without technical debt
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