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# Elcom Platform vs Kentico Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Elcom Platform** [

4.1/5(18)

](https://www.g2.com/products/elcom-platform/reviews#reviews)

**Kentico** [

4.4/5(391)

](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Elcom Platform**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Kentico**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** 1 License Per Month · Xperience by Kentico 

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Elcom Platform**
7 months

Based on 7 responses

**Kentico**
5 monthsFaster

Based on 48 responses

Return on Investment

**Elcom Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

**Kentico**
15 months

Based on 42 responses

Perceived Cost

**Elcom Platform**
$$$$$

**Kentico**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Elcom Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

**Kentico**
14%

 ![Elcom Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1509115808/elcom-platform.png "Elcom Platform")

 ![Kentico](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/78738ab1fd0593db4d733d5381901e74/kentico.svg "Kentico")

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Pros & Cons

**Elcom Platform**
Not enough data

**Kentico**
[
Content Management (18)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1503930&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1503789&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1503490&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1504575&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Elcom Platform**
Not enough data

**Kentico**
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Adobe Marketo Engage

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Algolia

](https://www.g2.com/products/algolia/reviews)[

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Azure Portal

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Screenshots

**Elcom Platform**
 ![Elcom Platform screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/73128/Austrade-Portal-Three-Device.png)

**Kentico**
 ![Kentico screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1352959/dashboard-overview%282%29.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Elcom Platform**

8.0

8.016

**Kentico**

8.7

8.7304

Ease of Use

**Elcom Platform**

7.7

7.716

**Kentico**

8.4

8.4306

Ease of Setup

**Elcom Platform**

7.2

7.212

**Kentico**

7.9

7.9177

Ease of Admin

**Elcom Platform**

8.0

8.015

**Kentico**

8.4

8.4169

Quality of Support

**Elcom Platform**

9.0

9.017

**Kentico**

8.6

8.6278

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Elcom Platform**

8.4

8.415

**Kentico**

8.5

8.5160

Product Direction (% positive)

**Elcom Platform**

8.4

8.415

**Kentico**

8.5

8.5299

Features

Web Content Management[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.0

15

8.3

285

Content

Content Authoring

7.9

13

|

Verified

8.7(won by 0.8)

234

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Rich Text Editor

7.1

12

|

Verified

8.5(won by 1.4)

229

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Versioning

8.5(won by 0.1)

10

|

Verified

8.4

208

|

Verified

Plug-ins/Widgets/Apps

8.8(won by 0.9)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

217

|

Verified

Approval Process

8.8(won by 0.3)

7

|

Verified

8.5

207

|

Verified

Content Scheduling

9.5(won by 1.0)

7

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

209

|

Verified

Asset Management

7.6

7

|

Verified

8.2(won by 0.6)

215

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Internal Search

8.2(won by 0.5)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

213

|

Verified

Content Repository

8.2

12

|

Verified

8.5(won by 0.3)

213

|

Verified

Forms Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

6

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

6

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design

Breadth of Pre-Built Templates

6.7

12

|

Verified

7.6(won by 0.9)

191

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Mobile

7.9(won by 0.1)

11

|

Verified

7.8

190

Branding/Themes

7.7

11

|

Verified

8.2(won by 0.5)

191

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Customization

6.7

13

|

Verified

8.6(won by 1.9)

213

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Platform

User Community

8.1

7

|

Verified

8.3(won by 0.2)

191

|

Verified

SEO

8.0

9

|

Verified

8.2(won by 0.2)

206

|

Verified

Flexible Navigation Structures

7.9

12

|

Verified

8.3(won by 0.4)

198

|

Verified

User, Role, and Access Management

8.3

11

|

Verified

8.7(won by 0.4)

219

|

Verified

Enterprise Scalability

8.5

9

|

Verified

8.7(won by 0.2)

199

|

Verified

Internationalization

7.6

7

|

Verified

8.5(won by 0.9)

185

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Dashboards and Reports

7.9(tied score)

11

|

Verified

7.9(tied score)

187

|

Verified

API

7.5

10

|

Verified

8.5(won by 1.0)

201

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Agentic AI - Web Content Management

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

23

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

19

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

6

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Accessibility Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

145

Analytics

Web Analytics

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

99

Campaign Tracking

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

97

Audience Insights

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

96

Reports & Dashboards

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

98

Personalization

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

60

Marketing Automation

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

59

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Customizable Templated Workflows

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

101

Asset Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

102

Portals and Sites

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

106

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design & Development

No-Code App Development

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

99

Low-Code App Development

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

98

Self-Service Capabilities

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

97

Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

18

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

21

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

17

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

17

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

17

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

WebOps Platforms[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.4

47

Functionality

Developer Tools

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

42

Automation

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

40

Website Staging

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

40

Management

Web Content Dedication

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

40

Website Hosting

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

39

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

41

Support

CMS Variety

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

40

Compliance

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

39

Multi-CMS Support

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Elcom Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1509115808/elcom-platform.png "Elcom Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/elcom-platform/reviews)

Elcom Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

55.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

22.2%

[![Kentico](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/78738ab1fd0593db4d733d5381901e74/kentico.svg "Kentico")](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews)

Kentico

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

29.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

30.9%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

22.2%

29.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

55.6%

39.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

22.2%

30.9%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Elcom Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1509115808/elcom-platform.png "Elcom Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/elcom-platform/reviews)
Elcom Platform

Hospital & Health Care

16.7%

Education Management

16.7%

Religious Institutions

11.1%

Non-Profit Organization Management

11.1%

Marketing and Advertising

5.6%

Other

38.9%

[![Kentico](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/78738ab1fd0593db4d733d5381901e74/kentico.svg "Kentico")](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews)
Kentico

Information Technology and Services

13.0%

Marketing and Advertising

10.7%

Pharmaceuticals

10.1%

Computer Software

7.2%

Financial Services

5.2%

Other

53.9%

FAQs

## Elcom Platform vs Kentico FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Kentico vs Elcom Platform?

Kentico stands out for its higher G2 rating, greater review volume, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths in content management, while Elcom Platform is recognized for its customer support and ease of use for non-technical users.

| [Kentico](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews) | [Elcom Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/elcom-platform/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (365 reviews) | 4.1/5 (18 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 7.9 | 7.2 |
| 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Content Management (18 all-time mentions) | Customer Support and Ease of Use for Non-Technical Users (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Kentico and Elcom Platform compare?

Kentico is perceived as less affordable than Elcom Platform, with reviewers noting higher costs and complexity in pricing, while Elcom Platform is praised for reasonable pricing and value.

- **Kentico:** In recent reviews, several reviewers cite Kentico as expensive, with licensing and customization costs noted as a trade-off for its robust features.
- **Elcom Platform:** Reviewers describe Elcom Platform's pricing as reasonable and highlight its value, especially when considering the functionality provided by the base product and optional modules.
- **Switching Reason:** Reviewers mention switching to Elcom Platform for its lower cost and comprehensive feature set compared to other systems.

### What are the best alternatives to Kentico and Elcom Platform?

The top three alternatives to Kentico and Elcom Platform are Umbraco, Sitecore Digital Experience Platform, and Joomla.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentico](https://www.g2.com/products/kentico/reviews) | 4.4/5 (365 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers cite higher costs and complex pricing | Content Management (18 all-time mentions) |
| [Elcom Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/elcom-platform/reviews) | 4.1/5 (18 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reasonable pricing and value for features | Customer Support and Ease of Use for Non-Technical Users (recent reviews) |
| [Umbraco](https://www.g2.com/products/umbraco/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1011 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Flexibility and open-source customization (recent reviews) |
| [Sitecore Digital Experience Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sitecore-digital-experience-platform/reviews) | 4.2/5 (663 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade scalability and personalization (recent reviews) |
| [Joomla](https://www.g2.com/products/joomla/reviews) | 4.0/5 (388 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and community support (recent reviews) |

### Which Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) features should I prioritize when comparing Kentico and Elcom Platform?

Buyers comparing Kentico and Elcom Platform should prioritize Content Management, Ease of Use, Customization, Quality of Support, and Pricing.

- **Content Management:** Kentico is cited in 18 all-time reviews for content management strength; Elcom Platform is praised for its comprehensive CMS and ease of use for non-technical users in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** Kentico scores 8.4; Elcom Platform scores 7.7.
- **Customization:** Kentico has 7 all-time mentions for customizability; Elcom Platform is noted for customization capabilities in recent reviews.
- **Quality of Support:** Kentico scores 8.7; Elcom Platform scores 9.0.
- **Pricing:** Kentico is cited as expensive in 6 all-time reviews; Elcom Platform is described as reasonably priced in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Kentico vs Elcom Platform?

Kentico's headline strength is robust content management and flexibility, while Elcom Platform's is customer support and ease of use for non-technical users.

- **Kentico strengths:** Content management (18 all-time mentions), ease of use (16 all-time mentions), features (10 all-time mentions), customizability (7 all-time mentions), and all-in-one solutions (2 all-time mentions).
- **Kentico trade-offs:** Expensive (6 all-time mentions), learning curve (4 all-time mentions), limited customization (3 all-time mentions), and limited features (3 all-time mentions).
- **Elcom Platform strengths:** Customer support and ease of use for non-technical users are highlighted in recent reviews, with praise for responsive help desk and comprehensive CMS capabilities.
- **Elcom Platform trade-offs:** Reviewers note some delays during implementation and challenges with keeping publishers trained on all features in organizations with small digital teams.

### Is Kentico or Elcom Platform better for small businesses?

Kentico is better suited for small businesses based on its strong small-business reviewer sentiment and broader adoption in the Small-Business and Mid-Market segments.

- **Kentico:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight ease of use, intuitive interface, and support for small teams managing content-heavy sites.
- **Elcom Platform:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers noting ease of use for non-technical users and value for organizations with diverse needs, but less direct small-business sentiment.

### Which Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) platform has better integrations?

Kentico is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its flexibility and ability to connect with other tools.

- **Kentico:** In recent reviews, many reviewers cite Kentico's wide range of integrations, including CRM, APIs, and marketing automation platforms, with 7 all-time mentions for customizability and integrations.
- **Elcom Platform:** Reviewers mention the ability to interface with other products and display content from external systems, but no specific integration counts are provided.

### How do Kentico and Elcom Platform compare on customer support?

Elcom Platform has a slight edge in Quality of Support, scoring 9.0 versus Kentico's 8.7, a difference below the materiality threshold, indicating near parity.

- **Kentico:** Reviewers consistently praise Kentico's knowledgeable and responsive support team, with many citing helpful documentation and strong partner networks.
- **Elcom Platform:** Reviewers highlight Elcom Platform's customer service as "second to none," with fast, friendly, and proactive support experiences frequently mentioned.

### Which is easier to implement, Kentico or Elcom Platform?

Kentico scores higher on Ease of Setup (7.9 vs. 7.2), indicating it is generally easier to implement than Elcom Platform.

- **Kentico:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward with comprehensive documentation, though some note a learning curve for advanced features and initial complexity for non-technical users.
- **Elcom Platform:** Reviewers report ease of use for non-technical users and quick training for new team members, but mention occasional delays during implementation and the need for clear requirements to streamline setup.

### Which product has better Customization?

Kentico is stronger on Customization, with more reviewer-cited mentions and higher satisfaction for customizability.

- **Kentico:** Customizability is cited in 7 all-time reviews, with reviewers highlighting flexibility in page design, templates, and integration capabilities.
- **Elcom Platform:** Reviewers note customization capabilities and adaptability to organizational needs, but mention challenges with advanced customization and training in recent reviews.

Alternatives

**Elcom Platform Alternatives**

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[
Joomla
](/products/joomla/reviews)

 ![Drupal](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565542/drupal.svg "Drupal")

[
Drupal
](/products/drupal/reviews)

 ![WordPress.org](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8f8ad7b23d4f2a855b3e1fcdaec52e9/wordpress-org.svg "WordPress.org")

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WordPress.org
](/products/wordpress-org/reviews)

 ![Sitecore Digital Experience Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/770a3ce4f4ecfe957b22dae9bd132c26/sitecore-digital-experience-platform.svg "Sitecore Digital Experience Platform")

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Sitecore Digital Experience...
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**Kentico Alternatives**

 ![Umbraco](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/47781f40bcbf144905208205f4e2d632/umbraco.svg "Umbraco")

[
Umbraco
](/products/umbraco/reviews)

 ![Sitecore Digital Experience Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/770a3ce4f4ecfe957b22dae9bd132c26/sitecore-digital-experience-platform.svg "Sitecore Digital Experience Platform")

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Sitecore Digital Experience...
](/products/sitecore-digital-experience-platform/reviews)

 ![Progress Sitefinity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5b00e6dcd9914c9bcd5d86a4aeac7af2/progress-sitefinity.svg "Progress Sitefinity")

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Progress Sitefinity
](/products/progress-sitefinity/reviews)

 ![Kontent.ai](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/911d95fe2926396c0b43384868972d2f/kontent-ai.svg "Kontent.ai")

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