Kentico vs. WordPress: Why Leading Brands Are Making the Switch
With Xperience by Kentico your team gets everything they need from day one: smart marketing tools, AI-driven features, secure commerce, and built-in enterprise grade security. No more patchwork systems or security concerns. Where WordPress often requires relying on third-party tools and additional security measures, Kentico delivers a clean, complete solution that’s secure and easy to manage from the start.
Ten Reasons Teams Are Choosing Kentico Over WordPress.
For teams that want to strengthen security, work efficiently, and grow with less effort, Xperience by Kentico delivers. Here are ten reasons why Kentico stands out as a powerful, modern alternative to WordPress.
Built-in Security and Proactive Updates
Stay compliant with major data protection standards like CCPA, DORA, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001 SoA, and SOC 2. With security built into Xperience by Kentico and a 7-day bug fixing policy, there’s no need to worry about threats. Kentico’s proactive approach keeps your platform protected, without the security gaps that often come with WordPress's architecture.
Enterprise-Ready Foundation
Xperience by Kentico supports enterprise-level scalability across brands, regions, and languages. Unlike WordPress, which suits simple sites and only includes content management, you can grow without custom fixes. This dependability earned Kentico a 92% Likelihood to Recommend score in the G2 Grid® Report.
Unified Platform & Built-In Marketing
Xperience by Kentico brings everything together; content management, digital marketing, commerce, and AI. With WordPress, full functionality depends on third party extensions. Kentico includes the tools needed from the start. Our 94% Meets Requirements rating shows we deliver on functionality, dependability, and long-term value.
Improved Admin Experience
Manage all your sites, languages, and users in one intuitive space. Built-in AI makes content creation and optimization with Xperience by Kentico even easier across all channels: websites, email, and more. This simplicity helped Kentico earn an 89% Ease of Admin score, outperforming WordPress.
Lower Costs, Higher Value
Avoid the uncertainty of plugin costs and third-party integrations. Xperience by Kentico’s predictable pricing future-proof SaaS model lowers total cost of ownership, helping you plan confidently and grow sustainably. The result is strong ROI, consistent value, and no surprise expenses.
Manage Every Market from One Place
Whether you run one website or a hundred, in one language or ten, Xperience by Kentico's multisite and multilingual tools make it easy. Unlike WordPress, which is better suited for single-site use, Xperience by Kentico handles multiple sites and languages in one instance. No extra tools needed to grow confidently across markets.
Personalization and Segmentation
Deliver content that actually resonates with your audience on every channel; from websites and emails to mobile apps. Xperience by Kentico’s built-in personalization and segmentation tools, supported by AI, help you understand your audience and tailor experiences to build long-term loyalty.
Frequent Updates with No Downtime
Xperience by Kentico’s evergreen model keeps your CMS up to date automatically. No downtime, no plugin conflicts, no manual upgrades. While CMSs like WordPress rely on major version updates and constant plugin maintenance, Kentico evolves quietly in the background so your team can focus on creating engaging digital experiences.
Dedicated 24/7 Support
Our support team is always there for you when you need help, with 24/7 support from experts who care about your success. Xperience by Kentico’s top-quality support earned us a 91% Quality of Support rating in the G2 Grid® Report, proof that assistance is available for you anytime, anywhere.
Trusted by Every Industry
Meets and exceed the strict security and content management standards required in government, finance, and healthcare sectors. With data protection, accessibility compliance, and scalability; Xperience by Kentico is built for peace of mind and growth.
All your tools, one powerful platform.
Deliver personalized experiences at every touchpoint. Harness the power of AI, streamline complex customer journeys, and centralize content management. Do it all with a single, integrated, and scalable solution. With seamless updates, clear pricing, quick setup, and top-tier support, your team can focus on what matters: growing your business. Choose Xperience by Kentico’s flexible hybrid-headless CMS for faster results, less complexity, and better ROI.
| Feature | Xperience by Kentico | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Faster to scale | Built-in tools, minimal integrations, and seamless updates for faster ongoing development and growth. | Quick initial setup, but requires more manual intervention and third-party tools as you scale. |
| Unified platform | CMS, marketing tools, and analytics from a single vendor. | Relies on multiple plugins and external integrations. |
| Pricing & TCO | Transparent pricing with no hidden costs or surprises. | Costs vary based on plugins, themes, and hosting. |
| Easier to manage | Centralized content management, secure updates, intuitive UI. | Requires ongoing plugin management, updates, and security patches. |
| Security | Built-in security, proactive updates, and 7-day bug fixes. | Regularly targeted, security depends on plugins and patches. |
| Multifaceted marketing | Built-in tools for automation, personalization, and multichannel marketing. | Needs third-party tools for marketing, multichannel, and personalization. |
| Global scalability | Regional hosting, CDN, and localization options for global scale. | Requires third-party solutions for advanced global deployment. |
| Roadmap & support | 24/7 global support, clear product roadmap. | Support varies by hosting provider and service plans. |
Real Companies, Real Results With Kentico
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.
Save time with the free Universal Migration Toolkit.
With our free Universal 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.
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FAQ
WordPress works well for blogs and small sites, but many businesses struggle with scaling, security, and integrations as they grow. Kentico is built for enterprise needs, with CMS, personalization, and marketing automation in one platform. On G2, 94% of users say Kentico meets their requirements compared to 84% for WordPress.
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The biggest issues are plugin sprawl, higher maintenance, and frequent security risks. Kentico removes these problems by offering everything in one secure platform. Sucuri found that 94% of hacked CMS websites in 2021 were running on WordPress, showing why many organizations switch.