CoreMedia vs. dotCMS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CoreMedia
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
CoreMedia is a composable DXP with a hybrid headless CMS that unifies content, data and AI to deliver personalized omnichannel experiences. It supports real-time optimization, automation, localization and flexible deployment, enhancing efficiency across marketing, content and customer interactions.N/A
dotCMS
Score 10.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
dotCMS is a Java open-source content management system for companies that demand performance in web operations and content management. With dotCMS, companies can create value and deliver dynamic user experiences across multiple channels. The solution is built on open standards: JSON, XML, REST, Spring, OSGI and CMIS. The vendor says it is extensible and massively scalable, and can help companies rapidly deliver personalized, engaging content across devices, channels, second screens…
$0
Pricing
CoreMediadotCMS
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Community
$0
Standard
$0
Professional
$0
Prime
$0
Standard
$0
Professional
$0
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CoreMediadotCMS
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsPricing is per server. One server equals one JVM. There is no limit on users, seats, or web sites.
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Community Pulse
CoreMediadotCMS
Features
CoreMediadotCMS
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
CoreMedia
5.0
2 Ratings
48% below category average
dotCMS
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Ratings
Role-based user permissions5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
CoreMedia
7.0
1 Ratings
15% below category average
dotCMS
-
Ratings
API7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Internationalization / multi-language7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Web Content Creation
Comparison of Web Content Creation features of Product A and Product B
CoreMedia
7.2
2 Ratings
0% above category average
dotCMS
-
Ratings
WYSIWYG editor10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Admin section7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Page templates4.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Library of website themes7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Publishing workflow8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Form generator7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Web Content Management
Comparison of Web Content Management features of Product A and Product B
CoreMedia
6.0
2 Ratings
12% below category average
dotCMS
-
Ratings
Content taxonomy6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
SEO support5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Bulk management5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Availability / breadth of extensions7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Community / comment management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
CoreMediadotCMS
Likelihood to Recommend
6.0
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
5.6
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
CoreMediadotCMS
Likelihood to Recommend
CoreMedia
I think this CMS is best suited as an enterprise level system. For small, or simple sites, there are better options, but for large high-traffic sites, this is a great CMS.
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dotCMS
No answers on this topic
Pros
CoreMedia
  • Allows many staff members to contribute content to various portions of our website, and allows our Electronic-Communications staff to delegate tasks to these various staff (diffusing the work-load).
  • CoreMedia allows for easy creation of different types of content (like teasers, articles, download objects, links, etc). Permission levels can be set, so only certain staff can upload content such as photos, videos, or audio files.
  • The CoreMedia workflow process is easy to understand and follow. Once a staff member has submitted content for publishing to the web, they can then see who it's been assigned to for review, and at what time. You're able to leave detailed notes and stay abreast of where the workflow is at any given time.
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dotCMS
No answers on this topic
Cons
CoreMedia
  • Early learning within the company was slow.
  • We elected a customized version of CoreMedia - which in the end may not have been the best decision.
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dotCMS
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Likelihood to Renew
CoreMedia
CoreMedia continues to refine and deliver new features. They also explore new technologies and trends, like social media integration. The platform is solid and growing. We are also slightly locked into using CoreMedia. Migrating such a large amount of content to another system would likely not be feasible or prudent.
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dotCMS
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
CoreMedia
Set aside more time than you think you need to migrate content. That is the hard part. Implementing the technology is easy.
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dotCMS
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
CoreMedia
While CoreMedia has a better workflow, django CMS has a much easier user interface, wysiwyg editor, and is superior on every other level. Django CMS is easier to teach and support, easier to manage and develop, and provides much more flexibility in the development and design areas.
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dotCMS
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
CoreMedia
  • Increased employee proficiency compared to nothing at all. I really don't have anything else to compare it to though.
  • Reports from Core do not help/.
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dotCMS
No answers on this topic
ScreenShots

CoreMedia Screenshots

Screenshot of a refreshed UI and suite of feature enhancements make the user experience even more enjoyable, efficient, and effective.Screenshot of CoreMedia's native personalization and A/B Testing: Real-time experimentation where content decisions are made.Screenshot of where CoreMedia consolidates essential performance data into a unified, customizable dashboard, right where content resides. Customizable dashboards highlight the KPIs that matter: Web performance; Business KPIs; Technical health.

dotCMS Screenshots

Screenshot of Custom WorkflowsScreenshot of HTML5 and CSS3 templating with full support for responsive design.Screenshot of Auto clustering servers allows customers to quickly scale environments.Screenshot of Mobile development framework with full support for responsive design.