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dotCMS is a visual, headless CMS built for compliance-led enterprises that need to manage and scale digital content across brands, regions, and channels. From streamlining governance to enabling visual editing at scale, dotCMS powers global organizations like Telus and BNP Paribas to consolidate platforms, reduce overhead, and launch faster. Whether you're managing 10 or 1,000+ sites, dotCMS brings flexibility, security, and efficiency to enterprise content operations.

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dotCMS

Languages Supported

Danish, German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish

Product Description

dotCMS is an Open Source Java CMS - offering both Community and Enterprise Editions. Keep an eye out on Twitter for announcements and happenings.

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Victoria Burt

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Community (Business Source License)

Free

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dotCMS Media

Collect, organize, and act on data and analytics to deliver a relevant customer experience

Hybrid features and an SPA editor (Edit Mode Anywhere) for managing an omnichannel experience

Arrange and manage content in-context across for all channels.

Drag-and-drop to design custom layouts and templates that can be used across channels and devices.

Build rich content structures that can be used across sites and channels.

Fully customizable workflows and permissions allow simple yet secure governance of content and digital assets.

Simplify content creation and delivery to save costs and grow revenue. dotCMS goes beyond headless, allowing developers and content teams to consolidate digital experiences across channels.

Your content management needs are complicated, but your CMS doesn't have to be.

Hear from Nollymar Longa, dotCMS Team Lead in R&D, on how the dotCMS product has evolved over the last seven years.

Whether your site and content need to be optimized for performance or you’re going through a redesign, dotCMS's Experiments Feature can help you take the guesswork out of your business-critical content using real-life user data.

dotCMS Vice President of Product Preston So explores the future of CMS and discusses an industry-wide shift to the Universal CMS.

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dotCMS Reviews (108)

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Michelle L.

Assistant Director of Web and Digital Marketing

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/7/2024

"16 years on the same CMS."

4/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

The system is powerful, flexible and yet easy for end users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

While their support team is generally responsive, their support documentation could be better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Melissa Petrie of dotCMS

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Thank you for your feedback on dotCMS. We're delighted to hear that you find the system so powerful and user-friendly.

We appreciate your honesty about the support documentation. We are continually improving our documentation and welcome you to share any specific feedback with your CSM so our team can review.

Thank you again for your input!

Verified User in Human Resources

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/8/2024

"Wonderfull flexible product"

4.5/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

The flexibiltity of developing and the ease of use of adding new functionalities. A great product to design and develop custom(er) applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

It's a complex system, with a lot of technical details you have to be aware of Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Melissa Petrie of dotCMS

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Thank you for your feedback on dotCMS. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the flexibility and ease of use for developing new functionalities and custom applications.

We understand that the complexity of the system can be challenging. If you would be interested in any additional resources or training, please do not hesitate to reach out to your CSM with questions.

Thank you again for your input, your insights are valuable as we strive to improve our platform.

Verified User in Higher Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/7/2024

"A Solid CMS"

3.5/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

I really appreciate the excellent support we have gotten from dotCMS. They are always very responsive and helpful in troubleshooting tickets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

There are some limitations, such as identifying where files or links are referenced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Melissa Petrie of dotCMS

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Thank you for your feedback on dotCMS. We're thrilled to hear that dotCMS is serving your content management needs effectively and you've had a positive experience with our support team as we pride ourselves on excellent customer support.

We appreciate your honesty about the limitations you’ve experienced. If you would like any assistance in this area, please reach out to your CSM for additional resources including details to our Product Roadmap.

Thank you again for your input!

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/15/2024

"Great exerience"

5/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

dotCMS has an incredible support team that is tennative to our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

Still do not have a reason to dislike dotCMS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/28/2023

"dotCMS Best Management Software for Content Distribution."

4/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

dotCMS is the best software for managing large databases and enables strong backend settings. You will love the custom design and astonishing layout of the dashboard. Furthermore, the templates are free to use and come with an advanced carousel. Therefore, it is not hard to use this platform for the growth of content, manage good labor distribution strategies, and improve the growth curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

dotCMS can be pit inconsistent than the proficiency it should provide. Furthermore, the software finds it hard to resolve bugs issues here. This tool can have good learning steep and a more intuitive interface but this version doesn't support good features. Additionally, the framework is not at all professional and customization is not an appealing option here. The developers should look into these problems and solve them as soon as possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is dotCMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

You will find this one quite advantageous in many ways. This software brings many opportunities for its users to groom their website and shows great adaptability to the audience. So, you will get plenty of help in producing quality content and then, managing the whole data with zero security concerns. dotCMS is the highly suggested software for those who want an all-rounder economic package with the best functioning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cherry W.

Corporate Capital Finance Controller

Utilities

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/26/2023

"''Managing, Creating and Delivering advanced content with dotCMS.''"

5/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

There are several things this platform is enabling us to perform, some being;

1; Creating and managing advanced contents.

2; Apart from our brand, I also manage content types across multiple languages.

3; Several content types across multiple languages are well enlightened while using this tool.

4; Editing features are great working with.

Most importantly the platform feels more secure and scalable enhancing our workflow and tasks manipulation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

Personally I feel that something should be done to improve the customization features to be more appealing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Luis L.

Software Engineer

Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/18/2023

"A great CMS for a Headless Management"

4/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

Is a complete CMS with a lot of features, access to the rest-api and you can work with any of your favorite frameworks, is a great option for any developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

The API request and Bandwith are limited for a free or starter version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lawrence M.

CMS Developer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/24/2023

"Superb And Solid CMS Tool With Great Hosting Support And Cost Friendly."

4.5/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

It's a very flexible and cost friendly CMS with great hosting support. As a hybrid model, we are very much able to write and receive data to and from DotCMS with very little effort. Compared to other alternatives out there, DotCMS has got the best support team, they are very quick and knowledgeable of the application they are developing. So far so good, we can't complain since the support we receive has been a highlight of using this great tool. Another advantage is that we can reuse the contents from the site and this saves much time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

DotCMS is amazingly customizable which is very nice. Also, i like bulk uploading which is a nice feature that helps us launch huge amount of contents. DotCMS is a time saver, i like everything about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is dotCMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

I one of the benefits of using DotCMS is ease of use in the backend content management interface thus allowing ease of content editing and searching. The cloud hosting is very much reliable and we'll supported. It has been a great solution for my organization and enterprise clients. DotCMS is highly customizable and has the ability to handle complex content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anthony M.

Product designer

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/24/2023

"Tremendous Content Management Solution with Enhanced Customization"

4/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

I like how we can develop customised content experiences for various user segments thanks to the built-in personalisation options. The ability to effortlessly publish content across numerous channels, such as websites, mobile apps, and IoT devices, has been a big benefit.We are able to structure and present material such that it properly complements our various marketing initiatives by being given the ability to build unique content kinds that are tailored to our particular needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

We occasionally had performance issues when navigating and modifying large amounts of content. Specifically when customizations were included, we ran into some difficulties throughout the upgrade process. It would be advantageous to streamline the upgrade procedure and offer more precise instructions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is dotCMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

One of our biggest problems as a content-driven organisation was effectively managing and distributing a significant volume of information across numerous channels. The comprehensive content management system provided by dotCMS, which speeds our content generation, editing, and publishing processes, has proven crucial in resolving this issue. We have been able to retain a consistent brand identity while delivering dynamic material to our target audience in real-time thanks to the platform's user-friendly interface and content organisation features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Josphat E.

Software Engineer, Principal

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/19/2023

"DotCMS Is The Leading Frontend Development Tool."

4.5/5

What do you like best about dotCMS?

DotCMS provides a very simple and easy UI that anyone can use without any training. It's an hybrid Content Management System and it's the best for both headless developments and standard content management. It is very easy to use not only for me but also for my friends. I have used other CMS programs like Shopify, WordPress and many more but i found i was able to dive straight and get started with DotCMS. It has perfectly fitted in with our environment and i recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about dotCMS?

Sometimes it works smoothly and other times random and pages can appear and disappear though this is a minor issues since it doesn't affect the entire functionality of the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is dotCMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

I like DotCMS because it allows you to use it the way you want. I love how it provides me with the ability to organize the content the way it makes more sense for each different site. Additionally, DotCMS contains traditional headless CMS options and paradigms which makes it super exceptional headless CMS platform in the industry. It is easy and simple to customize. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.