--- description: Review of Movable Type Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Movable Type | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Blog Software](/directory/4732/blog/software) > [Movable Type](/software/458744/Movable-Type) # Movable Type Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/458744/Movable-Type > Movable Type is a content management system and static publishing platform designed for building and managing websites with integrated blogging features. It is used by organizations such as enterprise businesses, media companies, online publishers, and small businesses to manage web content and publishing needs. The platform uses a static publishing approach and includes tools for effective site management. The software includes a Data API that enables content management across multiple platforms. It offers asset management features to support the editing and organization of digital assets. Movable Type is available as an Amazon Machine Image on AWS Marketplace, providing a pre-configured environment with optimized operating system, web server, PSGI server, PHP, and database settings. The AMI Edition supports both Apache httpd and nginx web servers, with command-line switching capabilities. Updates can be performed using yum commands. The software is compatible with arm64 and x86 architectures. Movable Type operates under a licensing model that allows use on one server with an unlimited number of users. It distinguishes between standard users and commenters, with commenters limited to posting comments. The license includes one year of maintenance, covering updates and upgrades to the latest versions. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 5 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Six Apart - **Founded**: 2003 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$499.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Movable Type AMI Edition Hourly : $0.07 Annual : $499.00 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English, Japanese - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Audio File Management - Categorisation/Grouping - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Customisable Branding - Customisable Templates - Drag & Drop - File Sharing - Full Text Search - Image Editing - Image Library - Metadata Management - Multi-Language - Multimedia Support ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk ## Category - [Blog Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4732/blog/software) ## Related Categories - [Blog Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4732/blog/software) - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4543/cms/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Drive](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/105807/google-drive) — 4.8/5 (28490 reviews) 2. [WordPress](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/160915/wordpress) — 4.6/5 (14980 reviews) 3. [Katteb](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/334537/katteb) — 4.7/5 (155 reviews) 4. [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397825/microsoft-sharepoint) — 4.4/5 (5433 reviews) 5. [Wix](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/159592/wix) — 4.4/5 (10668 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Used it before WordPress" — 3.0/5 > **Carlos Eduardo** | *8 March 2018* > > **Pros**: I remember that time when we had to choose between Movable Type and WordPress. Since then, this platform is stable and have some great features for content creators, but nothing that makes it stands out. > > **Cons**: The user interface isn't great and it shows that time has passed since it's first release. Also, the documentation is not easy to browse and the pricing is prohibitive. ----- ### "Exceptional CMS" — 5.0/5 > **Ciana** | *25 February 2020* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have used MT since some of their very first incarnations and it is hands down the best CMS I have tried. Very comprehensive. > > **Cons**: Can be hard to install if you are not familiar with manipulating MySQL and manipulating your hosting provider’s internal permissions. > > Exceptional\! ----- ### "Good CMS" — 5.0/5 > **Gabriela** | *13 July 2018* | Computer Software > > **Pros**: I used this as the CMS for my blog for several years. It allows for customization, and you can make your blog look more professional (and not like a "canned" template). > > **Cons**: It was not so user friendly back then, but nothing that you couldn't learn how to use. Not many plugins were available in the past, but now I see that they have much more. ----- ### "Excellent blogging/CMS platform, very performant and solid." — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 March 2018* > > **Pros**: I've used Movable Type for the first time in 1998 and I've loved it ever since, it's a solid, fast, reliable platform that will let you build websites with little effort. > > **Cons**: The templating system might not be very intuitive at the beginning and needs some time to get acquainted with. ----- ### "Wordpress Alternative" — 4.0/5 > **Amelia** | *14 April 2020* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: If you know Perl it can be more useful to you can Wordpress. > > **Cons**: Costs more money, less user friendly than WordPress. > > Movable Type has been around for awhile. It’s not bad, but WordPress has become the industry standard for many websites these days. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/458744/Movable-Type) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data