A strategic crossroads - Liferay vs. Sitecore
As digital transformation accelerates, organizations are reevaluating their technology stacks to ensure they can scale, innovate and deliver exceptional experiences - without being weighed down by complexity or cost. For many enterprises, this means confronting a critical question: Is Sitecore still delivering the value it once promised?
While Sitecore has long been a leader in the digital experience space, its high total cost of ownership, complex architecture and reliance on specialized development resources are increasingly seen as barriers to agility and growth. In contrast, Liferay DXP offers a modern, modular and cost-effective alternative - designed to empower both business and technical teams with faster time-to-value, seamless integration and long-term scalability.
This blog explores why Sitecore customers are making the strategic move to Liferay DXP - and how this migration delivers measurable ROI across the organization.
The ROI-driven case for migration
- Improved efficiency and integration
Liferay’s open framework supports seamless integration with existing systems, increasing operational efficiency and reducing silos. It enables faster, more cost-effective connections with CRMs, ERPs and other enterprise tools.
What migration means for each stakeholder
Migration isn’t just a technical shift - it’s a strategic transformation that impacts every stakeholder differently. Here’s how:
IT leadership (CIO, CTO, IT Director)
Before: Struggling with high costs, complex upgrades and integration challenges.
After: Enjoy lower TCO, simplified maintenance and a cloud-ready platform that scales with the business.
Digital transformation leads (Head of Digital, Digital Strategist)
Before: Limited by rigid architecture and slow time-to-market.
After: Gain agility with a modular, future-proof platform that supports rapid innovation and omnichannel delivery.
Marketing/Experience Managers (CMO, Digital Marketing Manager)
Before: Dependent on IT for content changes and personalization.
After: Empowered with intuitive tools for personalization, analytics and campaign management - driving better engagement and ROI.
Developers and Architects
Before: Burdened by legacy code and complex customizations.
After: Work with a modern, extensible stack that supports headless CMS, APIs and low-code development.
Finance and Procurement
Before: Facing unpredictable licensing and hidden costs.
After: Benefit from transparent pricing and a clear ROI model that supports budget planning and cost control.
Real-world benefits: ROI through cost savings and agility.
- Reduce IT maintenance costs by up to 30%
Sitecore’s high licensing fees and complex upgrade cycles strain IT budgets. Liferay DXP simplifies operations and reduces infrastructure costs
- Accelerate project delivery by 40%
Liferay’s modular architecture and low-code tools enable faster development and deployment - compared to Sitecore’s developer-heavy environment.
- Improve engagement by 25%
Liferay’s advanced personalization and omnichannel capabilities increase user engagement and satisfaction across digital touchpoints.
- Empower business users
Liferay enables marketers and business teams to manage content and campaigns independently - reducing bottlenecks and increasing productivity.
Long-term ROI: Future-proofing your digital strategy
Liferay DXP is not just a replacement for Sitecore - it’s a strategic upgrade that delivers sustained value:
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Future-ready architecture: Modular, cloud-native and extensible.
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Unified platform: Consolidate portals, intranets and commerce on one platform.
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Empowered teams: Business users manage content; IT focuses on innovation.
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Continuous innovation: Regular updates and support keep you ahead of the curve.
Ready to explore the benefits?
Migrating from Sitecore to Liferay DXP is more than a platform change - it's a strategic move toward greater agility, lower costs and long-term digital resilience. Liferay DXP empowers organizations to modernize their digital experiences with a future-ready, scalable and cost-effective solution that aligns with both business and technical priorities.
By addressing the pain points of Sitecore - complexity, high TCO, and limited flexibility - Liferay offers a clear path to measurable ROI and sustainable innovation. Whether you're leading IT transformation, driving marketing performance or managing enterprise budgets, the benefits of migration are tangible, immediate and long-lasting.
Now is the time to rethink your digital foundation and invest in a platform that grows with your business. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
