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What is MODX Managed Cloud Hosting
MODX Managed Cloud Hosting is a managed hosting service designed to run websites and web applications built on the MODX content management system. It provides an environment where infrastructure operations such as server provisioning, updates, and monitoring are handled by the hosting provider rather than the customer. The service targets organizations and agencies that want a managed deployment option for MODX sites without maintaining their own cloud servers.
MODX-specific managed environment
The service is oriented around hosting MODX CMS deployments, which can reduce configuration work compared with using a general-purpose host. It typically aligns server settings, caching, and deployment practices with MODX requirements. This focus can be useful for teams that primarily build and maintain MODX sites and want a standardized runtime environment.
Reduced infrastructure administration
As a managed offering, it shifts routine operational tasks (such as OS and stack maintenance, monitoring, and incident response processes) away from the customer. This can lower the need for in-house sysadmin time for small teams. It is a fit when the priority is keeping MODX sites running rather than managing cloud instances directly.
Single vendor for CMS and hosting
When the hosting is provided by the same ecosystem that supports MODX, customers can consolidate responsibility for platform-level issues. This can simplify troubleshooting paths for MODX-specific performance or configuration problems. It also reduces the coordination overhead that can occur when CMS support and hosting support are split across different vendors.
Narrow platform scope
The service is primarily relevant for MODX-based sites, which limits portability for teams running multiple CMSs or mixed application stacks. Organizations standardizing on other site platforms may not benefit from MODX-specific hosting features. Migrating away from MODX may require moving to a different hosting approach.
Less control than self-managed
Managed hosting generally provides fewer low-level controls than running your own cloud servers. Customers may have constraints around custom server modules, non-standard networking requirements, or bespoke deployment tooling. Teams with strict infrastructure-as-code standards may find the managed model less flexible.
Ecosystem and integrations vary
Compared with larger, broadly adopted hosting ecosystems, available third-party integrations, add-ons, and prebuilt operational tooling may be more limited or MODX-centric. Some capabilities (such as advanced edge delivery options, specialized staging workflows, or enterprise governance features) may require additional services or custom work. Buyers should validate SLA terms, backup/restore processes, and environment parity (dev/stage/prod) against their requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (self-hosted) | Free | Self-hosted MODX download (not managed cloud). Intended for users who host and maintain their own servers. |
| Base | $36 per month (billed annually) | Entry-level managed cloud plan for small businesses. Includes ~10 GB Server Disk and ~15 GB Vault Storage; automatic nightly backups, free SSL, development sites, one-click upgrades. |
| Pro | $91 per month (billed annually) | For marketing teams/agencies. Includes ~30 GB Server Disk and ~75 GB Vault Storage; additional collaboration/tools and higher resource allocation. |
| Business | $320 per month (billed annually) | For larger organizations; includes ~100 GB Server Disk and ~300 GB Vault Storage, priority support, fully-managed servers and proactive security patches. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (starts at $4,000/month billed annually with a 3-year commitment) | Custom requirements, enhanced SLAs, PO invoicing, negotiated contracts, on-prem options; contact sales. |
Notes / Add-ons:
- Cloud Edge (Cloudflare Enterprise CDN/WAF): from $14/month per site (pricing page shows $14/mo; support docs reference $15/mo in some places).
- Backstage selective staging: $18–$28 per month (paid annually) per site.
- Failover (multi-datacenter failover): $32–$78 per month (paid annually) per site.
- Storage add-ons: Server Disk and Vault upgrades available (examples: $5/month for 5 GB Server Disk; Vault add-on $5/month for 10 GB; larger tiers and volume discounts available).
- Private Servers (dedicated infrastructure) start at $595/month (as of Jan 1, 2024) and require Pro or higher plans.
- Billing note: prices on the pricing page are shown as per-month amounts when billed annually ("Billed Annually (One Month Free!)").
- Refund/Trial: MODX Cloud offers a 60-day money-back guarantee (refund if not satisfied within first 60 days), not a stated time-limited free trial.
Seller details
MODX, LLC
Dallas, Texas, United States
2004
Private
https://modx.com/
https://x.com/modx
https://www.linkedin.com/company/modx/
