Umbraco vs. Sitecore
Two enterprise CMSs. Two very different ways of delivering value.
If you’re evaluating CMSs, you’ve likely compared Sitecore and Umbraco. Both are powerful, but they take very different approaches. Sitecore is a tightly coupled, all-in-one DXP. Umbraco offers an enterprise-ready CMS with an open, composable foundation, giving organizations flexibility, faster delivery, and control without locking them into unnecessary platform complexity.
6 Reasons Customers Prefer Umbraco Over Sitecore
Where teams see the biggest differences.
A platform without unnecessary complexity
Umbraco delivers enterprise capability without forcing teams into a suite DXP. You get a strong content foundation without operational overhead.Lower total cost of ownership
Organizations typically reduce total cost by 60–70% through simpler licensing, flexible hosting, and lower maintenance requirements.Freedom to choose best-of-breed tools
Built on open-source .NET and open standards, Umbraco gives teams full control over architecture, integrations, and long-term roadmap decisions.Faster time to value
Umbraco projects typically go live in around 4 months. Editors work independently, developers iterate quickly, and value is realized sooner.Editors can work independently
Content teams can publish, iterate, and manage content without developer involvement. Editors onboard quickly and stay productive.Enterprise capability without platform overhead
Umbraco delivers enterprise-grade hosting, SLAs, security, and support without forcing teams into a tightly coupled suite.
A simpler alternative to enterprise DXP complexity
Sitecore is powerful, but for many organizations, that power comes with the cost of unnecessary complexity, cost, and operational overhead. Umbraco offers a modern, flexible alternative that focuses on content, speed, and control without forcing you into a suite DXP.
Different philosophies, different outcomes
Sitecore is built as an all-in-one digital experience platform, bundling content, data, marketing, and personalization into a tightly coupled ecosystem. Umbraco takes a different approach. It provides a strong, open content foundation that integrates seamlessly with the tools you choose, allowing teams to move faster, adapt more easily, and avoid long-term platform lock-in.
Choosing Between Umbraco and Sitecore
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Key Differences Between Sitecore and Umbraco
Umbraco is the better choice for enterprise-grade capabilities without the cost, complexity, and lock-in of a suite DXP.
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Our Users Say It Best
Independent reviews consistently rank Umbraco as a leading CMS for ease of use, time to value, and customer satisfaction. On G2, users rate Umbraco higher than Sitecore across key categories like usability, implementation time, and quality of support. These ratings reflect real-world experience from teams who’ve evaluated both platforms.
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