I really like the part about integrations with OSGi modules and the creation of themes in the Liferay Digital Experience Platform. This makes the product extremely flexible and robust. Customization through modules allows delivering effective value to the client, whether by customizing a visual interface or integrating with a service bus using REST API, for example. Moreover, the initial configuration is extremely easy, especially using the images and containers currently available, which greatly facilitates a new installation, regardless of the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Currently, it is an excellent product, I have nothing to complain about. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liferay DXP’s enterprise flexibility lets us build secure, tailored websites, portals, and intranets. For clients like OG+E, that adaptability helped us integrate smoothly with existing systems, support complex content needs, and create a platform that’s built to last.

What we love most is how Liferay streamlines operations by consolidating key capabilities - like content management, workflow, search, permissions, and personalization - that would typically require multiple tools. Bringing these functions together gives clients a better digital experience, while giving their teams a stronger foundation for governance, scalability, and ongoing improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liferay DXP delivers the most value when it is aligned to well-defined business requirements and supported by thoughtful planning, governance, and technical ownership. As a best practice, organizations should approach it as an enterprise platform best suited for more complex digital experiences, integrations, and long-term scalability rather than as a lightweight CMS for very simple use cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liferay 7.4 has completely changed how we balance “quick wins” with “complex builds.” On one side, the low-code empowerment through Liferay Objects has been genuinely liberating. I can now create custom data models and connect them to workflows and forms without a single deployment or needing a backend developer. It’s turned what used to be an IT backlog into something much closer to a self-service reality.

On the other side, when we do need to write code, Client Extensions have addressed the “upgrade dread” we used to feel with OSGi modules. Since they run out of process and communicate through APIs, our developers can work in React or Vue without having to be Liferay Java experts. That kind of decoupled architecture is exactly what a modern enterprise needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the platform is extremely powerful, the initial learning curve can be steep. Moving from traditional portlet development to the newer Client Extension model takes a real shift in mindset, and that adjustment can slow a team down during the first few sprints of adoption.

With the fast pace of the Quarterly Release cycle, I sometimes notice that the official documentation trails the newest features by a bit. As a result, it can take some trial and error—or even a support ticket—to fully grasp the nuances of a brand-new 7.4 capability.

The administrative interface is also very feature-rich, which I appreciate, but it can feel a little UI-heavy. Having to click through deeply nested menus to locate specific configuration options for Objects or System Settings can be tedious until you’ve memorized where everything lives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Liferay is how flexible it is also it doesn’t force me into a single way of building things.

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- Headless APIs (GraphQL / REST): I rely on this a lot. It lets me fully control the frontend and work with modern design systems instead of being tied to Liferay’s UI.

- Structured content & dynamic pages: Once it’s set up properly, I don’t need to hardcode pages anymore. Content becomes reusable, and business users can manage it without coming back to dev.

- Built-in enterprise features: Things like roles, permissions, workflows, and staging are already there, which saves a lot of time and avoids reinventing the wheel.

Integration-friendly: It fits nicely in complex environments (SSO, APIs, backend systems) so I can use it as a central layer instead of building everything from scratch.

Overall, it makes my life easier because I can focus on the architecture and integrations, while the business team handles content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- Too many DOM wrappers, Fragments and widgets add extra layers in the HTML, which makes it harder to control layouts and match clean design system implementations.

- The native theming/UI isn’t as flexible as modern frontend approaches, so I often end up going headless to get full control.

- Performance needs effort, It doesn’t always perform well out of the box—you need proper tuning (JVM, DB, caching), especially for production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Built for scale, highly interoperable, and supported by a friendly UI. The pricing is competitive, especially when you’re looking to grow, since there are no complicated licence fees that make scaling prohibitive. The platform has been reliable and high-performing in my experience, and it’s backed by great customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liferay DXP is still not as widely recognised in the markets as some of its peers, despite the many obvious advantages of the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using Liferay DXP for a few months now and honestly it's been a smooth ride. The UI is clean and intuitive — layouts are well thought out and it doesn't take long to feel at home. Navigation flows naturally, and the overall design feels modern without being overwhelming. Performance is solid with no lag or surprises under load. Integrating it with our existing systems was easier than I expected, the APIs just work. And the customization options are genuinely flexible; as a developer, I can shape things the way I need without hitting walls. Still early days, but so far I'm impressed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A few things could use improvement. The learning curve is real — getting up to speed takes time and the documentation isn't always as clear as you'd hope, especially for edge cases. Onboarding without dedicated support can feel overwhelming at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how Liferay DXP blends low-code agility with objects and auto-generated CRUD, while maintaining market standards like Docker, Elasticsearch, and REST/GraphQL APIs. It's focus on Client Extensions, robust SAML/OAuth2 security, and clear docs makes it incredibly scalable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liferay is powerful, but the learning curve for advanced customizations can be steep. The resource overhead for on-premise setups is significant, and while Client Extensions are great, migrations legacy hooks/OSGI modules to this new paradigm requires substantial effort Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liferay DXP has strategically modernized its platform into an API-first foundation that supports composable architecture. By adopting open-source technologies and offering decoupled tools such as Client Extensions and Liferay Objects, it enables businesses and architects to build enterprise portals and websites faster and with greater flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liferay is innovating quickly, and at times the newer features aren’t necessarily ready for prime time when released. That said, it’s still good to see the pace of innovation, and those features do become more mature over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Liferay Digital Experience Platform for content management and building site pages quickly and easily. I like how it allows me to build and publish content based on the workflow process. The analytics provided are helpful for understanding content performance. I appreciate Liferay's admin control with no code and low code options, making it easy to manage the platform without coding experience. Liferay Commerce makes it easy to build commerce sites. The platform provides good support and a wide range of features for a production-ready site. The initial setup was very easy, just needed to download the bundle and use the activation key. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall product is good , but some time performance due to more feature take load and server on which liferay run become costly because the bundle size is big Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the ability of the Liferay Digital Experience Platform to unify the digital experience by combining content, system integration, and service delivery in a single environment. The platform facilitates the reduction of operational complexity thanks to its ability to integrate APIs and systems, functioning as an orchestrator and reducing the need for multiple isolated interfaces. This also helps in building unified digital services, even leading to cost reduction in some cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although Liferay is a robust and strategic solution, it still lacks skilled and highly capable personnel due to the complexity of the platform. It needs specialists both in development and operation, significantly burdening with the learning curve. The human factor is expensive today. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.