dotCMS vs Sitecore
Why choose dotCMS over Sitecore
dotCMS and Sitecore are both leading enterprise content management systems that have been on the market for several years… However, we approach content management differently, and when put to the test, the value you get out of dotCMS far outweighs the cost of Sitecore.
dotCMS highlights
Here’s the TL;DR of why companies choose dotCMS over Sitecore
Built for teams
dotCMS is built to support every team that has a stake in the content that you publish – from developers to marketers to IT to legal.
Easy to use
dotCMS is built to ensure it’s easy for devs to build in their front-end framework of choice and marketers to edit with drag-and-drop Universal Visual Editing (UVE).
Scales with you
Adding additional sites, page users, and integrations is all standard in dotCMS, and our goal is to ensure as you grow, dotCMS will grow with you.
Low TCO
With dotCMS, you get a fully featured, cloud-hosted CMS. Sitecore’s modular, DXP approach is expensive and requires Sitecore certified developers, adding to the cost and complexity.
FAQs
But I have a few questions…
I’m already using Sitecore, is it easy to switch to dotCMS?
Definitely. We’ve done many migrations from Sitecore to dotCMS. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our implementation team to scope out the project and ensure a smooth transition to dotCMS.
Honestly, are there areas where Sitecore is better than dotCMS?
Yeah there are definitely areas in which Sitecore excels. If you’re a Fortune 500 enterprise needing complex functionality, you could benefit from Sitecore’s Digital Experience Platform that brings different products together under one platform such as analytics, advanced personalization, marketing automation, and e-commerce.
Are there specific feature differences to highlight between dotCMS and Sitecore?
When you’re doing your evaluation, it’s important to consider how features are built and how well they fit into your existing tech stack. Both dotCMS and Sitecore have an extensive feature list to fit your unique use case.
Explore how dotCMS stacks up against Sitecore
| Features | dotCMS | Sitecore | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitecore Architecture & Approach | Architecture & Approach | dotCMS is a Java-based, Universal meaning it’s universally developable on any framework, on any channel, on any infrastructure. | ||
| Sitecore User Friendliness | User Friendliness | dotCMS is built with both technical and non-technical users in mind, and our Universal Visual Editor allows anyone to create and manage pages. | ||
| Sitecore Scalability | Scalability | Perfect for mid-market and enterprise companies, dotCMS’s multi-tenant architecture can scale across teams and projects without the overhead and costs of Sitecore. | ||
| Sitecore Development Skills | Development Skills | dotCMS is easier to manage with a broader skill set, reducing dependency on expensive Sitecore developers. | ||
| Sitecore Cost | Cost | dotCMS has clear and predictable pricing and keeps your total ownership cost low. | ||
| Sitecore Deployment Options | Deployment Options | dotCMS gives you the freedom to deploy dotCMS based on your business and security needs – whether that’s in our Cloud or yours. | ||
| Sitecore Support | Support | Customer obsession is deeply rooted in our values and culture at dotCMS. We partner with our customers to ensure they are successful. |
Case Studies
You're in Good Company
From Fortune 500 brands, government agencies, to higher education, our powerful and flexible CMS delivers proven business results across a wide range of industries and organizations.
A global leader in HVAC markets decreases operational costs and increases marketing effectiveness by replatforming multiple brands to dotCMS
A global leader in air conditioning and refrigeration markets partnered with Nebbiu to launch all their brands' websites on dotCMS under one multi-tenant content management solution.
Before dotCMS, our client was wasting a lot of money struggling to maintain numerous technologies that hosted each of their companies under different environments. Implementing dotCMS has given them the freedom to focus more on their bottom line rather than juggling outdated software and constant bug fixes. dotCMS was the perfect solution to simplifying their complex needs.
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