Why choose Kentico over Sitecore?
Simplicity, flexibility, and unmatched value.
Kentico makes it easy to manage your digital experience with a simple, unified platform. With clear pricing, quick setup, and top-tier support, your team can focus on what matters—growing your business. Choose Kentico’s flexible hybrid-headless CMS for faster results, less complexity, and a better return on investment.
Why choose Kentico over Sitecore?
Here’s why we think Kentico is the best CMS solution for your needs.
The Kentico advantage.
Unified and evergreen
Get one fully integrated platform—no more navigating multiple tools or dealing with disruptive upgrades. Kentico stays current and unifies your digital ecosystem, so you’re never stuck managing outdated systems or piecing together add-ons. That’s why we earned 94% for Meets Requirements in the G2 Grid® Report compared to Sitecore’s 88%.
Marketer-friendly CMS
Intuitive tools for marketer independence and faster time to value. Built with marketers in mind, Kentico includes a unified dashboard and built-in, low-code tools for frictionless campaigns that require minimal help from IT. Our 90% score for Ease of Use proves this—outshining Sitecore by 11%.
Go live faster
Rapid deployment is possible thanks to our seamless integrations and user-friendly tools to accelerate your launch. Migrate platforms with ease using our free Sitecore migration toolkit or start fresh and go live 1.4 months faster on average compared to Sitecore.
Flexible, scalable & secure
Easily adapt to your current and future needs, with the option to add more channels as your business expands. Kentico is designed to grow with you—making it a smarter, more flexible choice. Our customers agree, helping us earn a 97% score for Going in right direction, showing confidence in Kentico as a long-term, future-proof solution.
Sensible, transparent pricing
Make the most of your budget with pricing you can count on. Avoid rising total cost of ownership by opting for a comprehensive CMS with predictable pricing and full transparency. Our flexible licensing model is based on pricing per channel, helping you satisfy your goals without breaking your budget. It’s one of the reasons we outperform Sitecore, earning 92% for Likelihood to recommend. No hidden fees or surprises.
Excellent support
Get unlimited access to the answers you need with 24/7 live chat and email support at no extra cost. Our 7-day bug fixing policy keeps your CMS running smoothly, and you’ll also have access to extensive online documentation. Whether you’re launching, troubleshooting, or planning ahead, help is always available with our top-rated support—which earned us a 91% score for Support, compared to Sitecore’s 81%.
“While we only went live just over a month ago, the shift to Kentico is already proving to be a great decision. The simplicity, transparency, and scalability of the platform are helping our teams work smarter and deliver value faster."
The leading alternative to Sitecore.
Kentico outperforms in customer satisfaction, ease of use, and ROI in user reviews from platforms like G2 and Gartner. With faster time to market, lower costs, and an effortless experience, it’s the go-to choice for results-driven businesses.
Ease of use
Rated higher on usability by G2 users 5 years in a row.
Faster ROI
Kentico customers report ROI within months rather than years.
Customer satisfaction
Consistently high customer satisfaction scores on the G2 Grid Report.
“Migrating 347 pages from our previous web CMS to Kentico, adhering to all the standards expected of a publicly listed company, and integrating with Salesforce and deployment to Microsoft Azure cloud—all within 3 months? Absolutely possible when you have a solid partner and a dedicated micro internal team. A big thank you to ACTUM Digital for this transition to the revitalized global medmix.swiss website. This milestone is just the beginning; stay tuned for Phase 2, arriving shortly.”
Proven success, lasting partnerships.
See how businesses achieve long-term growth with Kentico. From seamless implementations to ongoing support, our customers thrive with a platform built for lasting success.
Comparing ROI-driven digital platforms.
Kentico and Sitecore are both powerful solutions, but Kentico’s unified approach streamlines operations, cuts costs, and accelerates results—empowering your team to achieve more.
| Feature | Xperience by Kentico | Sitecore |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless & consistent | Unified platform with a single UI and built-in tools. | Modular system that may need extra integration for consistency. |
| Faster time to market | Launch in as little as two months, project-dependent. | Typically longer due to enterprise-scale customization. |
| Lower total cost of ownership | Transparent pricing, lower infrastructure costs—no hidden fees. | Higher TCO due to licensing, infrastructure, and third-party expenses. |
| Marketer-friendly | Built-in digital marketing tools and hybrid-headless flexibility. | Powerful marketing features but often requires IT and third-party tools. |
| Effortless scaling | Grows with your business—no disruptive migrations. | Scalable but may require costly upgrades and configurations. |
| Automatic upgrades | Frequent, hassle-free updates keep you current. | Upgrades can be complex, time-consuming, and resource-heavy. |
| Enterprise-grade security | Robust built-in security to safeguard your business. | Strong security but may need extra setup or third-party solutions. |
| Reliable 24/7 support | Included at no extra cost—no surprises. | Standard support available; premium services cost extra. |
Save time with the free Sitecore Migration Toolkit.
With our free Sitecore Migration Toolkit, you can automatically migrate large volumes of data, whether it's training documents, product details, media, annual reports or language versions. The migration toolkit is fully customizable to your needs and can save you weeks of manual work.
The easy-to-use, cost-effective choice for digital growth.
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