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The smarter Sitecore alternative

More flexibility, speed, and innovation - at better value

Sitecore customers know the pain of a packaged solution that's hard to integrate, requires costly customizations, forces you into pricey tool bundles, and surprises you with extra costs with every add-on. It keeps you locked in a rigid suite with complex tools that often go unused. Why overpay for a platform that slows you down? 

Launch, adapt and grow faster with CoreMedia – on your terms: 

  • Your tools, your choice Integrate anything, from your existing tech stack to the latest AI, without vendor restrictions.
  • No wasted spend Stop paying for bundled extras you don’t need, only pay for the tools you choose to use.
  • Go live faster – Our proven blueprint and ready-to-go feature set give you a head start, without compromising the flexibility to adapt them to your needs.
  • Optimize where you create - Adapt content for different audiences, validate variants, and improve performance directly within the CMS, without bolting on extra tools or workflows.

Break free from Sitecore’s high-maintenance, one-size-fits-all approach. Switch to CoreMedia’s composable DXP in just 90 days to lower operational costs, boost productivity, and maximize ROI. 

The smarter Sitecore alternative

Why migrate to CoreMedia

Only pay for what you need

Ditch the complex product portfolio and outdated, poorly integrated product acquisitions. With our composable platform, you only pay for the tools that support your needs. 

Simpler integration with third parties

Add top-tier CRM, DAM, PIM, and more to your CMS. Keep the tools that drive results and swap out what’s no longer needed - without the hassle of a rebuild. 

Industry leading eCommerce connectors

Leverage the deepest pre-built integrations for platforms like Salesforce, Commerce tools, SAP, Elastic Path, and others – cutting down on implementation time. 

Ready-to-go blueprint

No need to build everything from scratch with our solid blueprint and proven configurations, while keeping the flexibility to adjust it to your needs. 

Transparent pricing – no hidden costs

Ensure you only pay for what you truly need with our flexible, transparent pricing model. No expensive forced cloud migration or surprise licensing costs.

Let your tech work for you

Build any frontend, with any framework, and stay agile with AI-powered workflows, adaptable layouts, and dynamic customer experiences. 

Fast content delivery – anywhere, anytime

Launch campaigns effectively across more touchpoints than any other DXP. Localization and publication workflows make omnichannel content management easy, even without technical skills.  

Content previews made easy

Preview content across devices, markets, and audience segments from one interface. Validate personalized experiences before they go live.

Effortless migration

Our expert guidance ensures a smooth migration process, minimizing risk, costs, and complexity. Complete migration in as little as 90 days. 

Benefits

Some Sitecore projects take 1-2 years to go live. Say goodbye to slow rollouts, a complex product portfolio, and a legacy framework that requires specialist-heavy development.

With CoreMedia, you can get up and running in just weeks, not months or even years. Our blueprint provides a solid foundation, reducing the need to build everything from scratch. Our modern hybrid headless architecture, seamless third-party integrations, and ready-to-go eCommerce connectors let you launch quickly, while maintaining the flexibility to innovate without the added complexity, steep learning curve or costly experts.

Sitecore’s licensing, development, and maintenance costs add up quickly, especially businesses without specialized development resources. Why pay for a full DXP with complex, overlapping features that you don’t fully use?  

CoreMedia requires fewer customizations, leading to lower long-term maintenance and operational costs. Choosing a CMS is a big decision but with the right choice, you avoid costly migrations in the future. Trusted brands like Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Bahn, Henkel and Claas have relied on CoreMedia for decades, getting maximum value with a future-proof setup that scales on their terms. 

Sitecore’s full DXP is built through multiple niche acquisitions – often with limited integration, forcing you to spend extra on development just to make things work. Plus, its bundled approach makes integrating external tools difficult and leaves you stuck paying for tools you don’t want. 

CoreMedia takes a smarter approach. Its modular architecture allows you to select only the tools that drive your success - whether it’s personalization, analytics, DAM, or marketing automation. With 150+ pre-built connectors and composable built-in solutions, you can build the tech steck that truly fits your needs. 

Freedom to innovate goes beyond technology - it’s about people empowerment. With CoreMedia, your developers gain full control over customization and extensions, utilizing our open API framework and cloud-native capabilities. 

Imagine boosting revenue by delivering personalized, multilingual content that resonates with customers at every touchpoint, across every channel. Easy, with CoreMedia: You can launch 75% faster using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and automated localization workflows – without dependencies on IT.  

Empower your content teams with CoreMedia KIO Co-Pilot - an intelligent assistant that simplifies complex workflows, personalizes content, and helps create engaging experiences across multiple channels in record time. With built-in analytics and optimization, CoreMedia ensures you deliver the right content, at the right time, driving conversions and maximizing impact. 

The best Sitecore alternative

Pricing

Sitecore: Complex, premium pricing
A premium-priced CMS with complex licensing that makes scaling unpredictable. Bundled pricing often means paying for unused features, plus extra costs for implementation, training, migration, add-ons, and maintenance.

CoreMedia: Transparent, fair, flexible pricing
Pay only for what you need. CoreMedia’s composable architecture offers a cost-efficient Sitecore alternative without unnecessary features or surprise expenses.

Level of integrations

Sitecore: Challenging integrations and complex compatibility
Integrations are possible but often require custom development. Its packaged architecture can make it difficult to connect third-party tools and maintain compatibility, especially with ongoing updates and customizations.

CoreMedia: Composable and future-proof
Stay flexible with a truly composable approach. Choose from 150+ pre-built connectors or integrate best-of-breed tools for eCommerce, analytics, DAM, CDP, AI, and legacy systems.

Flexibility

Sitecore: Packaged and inflexible
A complex packaged solution that often requires custom development to work smoothly. Built through acquisitions, it can feel rigid and slower to evolve compared to modern CMS needs.

CoreMedia: Freedom to innovate
A fully extensible platform built for developers, marketers, and editors. Integrate leading apps, manage global campaigns in one interface, and reduce time-to-web from weeks to minutes. With CoreMedia KIO, AI helps automate workflows and deliver smarter experiences.

Usability and support

Sitecore: Hard to learn, costly to maintain
Known for its steep learning curve and reliance on specialized training and professional services. Non-technical users often struggle with the interface, and support can lead to delays and added costs.

CoreMedia: Expertise that feels like part of your team
Get direct support from a dedicated account manager and 700+ trained experts. We ensure smooth migration, faster deployment, and long-term enablement with our platform and conversational AI training.

Deployment and development

Sitecore: Costly, high-effort cloud migrations
Moving to Sitecore XM Cloud can be expensive and resource-intensive, often requiring extra dev teams or agency support. Migration from legacy XP/XM takes significant effort, and SaaS costs may be higher than PaaS or self-hosted options.

CoreMedia: Stable on-premises or cloud deployments
CoreMedia supports stable deployments on-prem or in the cloud. With Content Cloud Deployment Self-Service, you streamline releases and always deploy a reliable production-ready version. Moving to cloud becomes low-risk and cost-effective.

Choose the right CMS (FAQs)

Here's everything you need to know to make an informed decision.

How does a composable CMS reduce complexity compared to Sitecore?

A composable CMS as CoreMedia lets organizations choose and integrate only the tools they actually need. This avoids rigid suites, lowers operational overhead, and gives teams more freedom to adapt as requirements evolve.

What are good alternatives to Sitecore for personalization and experimentation?

Good alternatives to Sitecore for personalization and experimentation include CoreMedia, Adobe Experience Manager, and Optimizely. CoreMedia stands out with built-in personalization, A/B testing, and flexible integration into composable architectures without the rigidity of a monolithic DXP. Optimizely and Adobe are strong options for organizations prioritizing experimentation or already invested in their broader ecosystems.

Is CoreMedia easier to implement and maintain than Sitecore?

CoreMedia supports fast deployment and long-term maintainability through its best-of-breed architecture, cleaner upgrade paths, and lower operational complexity. Enterprises can migrate to CoreMedia within 90 days, move faster without extensive customization or heavy infrastructure overhead.

Can CoreMedia be used as a replacement for Sitecore in enterprise environments?

Yes, CoreMedia is a proven enterprise-grade alternative to Sitecore, supporting large-scale, global digital experiences. It offers robust content management, native personalization, and integration capabilities suitable for complex enterprise requirements.

When should organizations consider migrating from Sitecore to CoreMedia?

Organizations should consider migrating from Sitecore to CoreMedia when they want to reduce complexity, improve time to market, or adopt a more composable digital experience architecture. Migration is often driven by the need for greater flexibility and lower total cost of ownership.

Why is built-in experimentation important for enterprise teams?

Built-in experimentation helps teams learn what works while content is live, rather than relying on assumptions or post-campaign analysis. When optimization is part of everyday workflows, teams can improve performance continuously without added complexity.

Low-risk migration in less than 90 days

Replacing Sitecore and migrating to another CMS seems complex, but with the right approach, it’s easier than you think. Our smooth migration process and expert-led team ensure a seamless transition - moving all your content, users, metadata, and assets with zero disruptions and maximum efficiency. 

Coming from Sitecore, we start with a thorough assessment to map your content to the CoreMedia model. A discovery phase helps determine what needs to be migrated, streamlining the process. From a technical perspective, we extract content using Sitecore APIs, transform it for CoreMedia, and import it via CoreMedia’s ingest service. By employing a smart agile methodology, Enterprise Ireland migrated to CoreMedia within just 90 days. 

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Enterprise Ireland: Transforming global impact in just 90 days