Magnolia DXP vs Enonic XP

Magnolia DXP9.1Visit EXEnonic XP8.3Visit

Higher score Magnolia DXP #2 in Java CMS 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Magnolia

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EX Enonic XP #8 in Java CMS 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Enonic

• Magnolia DXP fits best

  Enterprise teams wanting an extensible DXP

• Enonic XP fits best

  Teams building localized, API-driven digital experiences

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Side by side

Feature	Magnolia DXP 9.1/10 Visit ↗	EXEnonic XP 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Java CMS	#8 in Java CMS
Best for	Enterprise teams wanting an extensible DXP	Teams building localized, API-driven digital experiences
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Magnolia DXP 1/3 · Enonic XP 1/3
Headless delivery	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Content workflow	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Localization	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Java version support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Content APIs	Not checked yet	Graphql
Our review
Pros	Combines WYSIWYG editing, DAM, personalization, and experimentation REST and GraphQL support enable headless, multichannel delivery Multisite, multilingual workflows and enterprise permissions support complex operations	Free plan includes solution templates and developer guides GraphQL delivery, image transformations, and localization layers Choose managed cloud hosting or self-hosted deployment
Cons	Enterprise-oriented breadth may exceed the needs of smaller teams Choosing self-hosted or managed deployment requires infrastructure planning Final pricing varies by traffic, cloud choice, infrastructure, SLA, and support	Professional and Enterprise pricing requires contacting Enonic The Free plan is positioned for developers Custom APIs may be needed for protocols beyond GraphQL
Our verdict	Magnolia DXP is a composable digital experience platform for enterprise organizations managing complex content and customer experiences. It brings together WYSIWYG visual editing, native digital asset management, personalization, A/B… Read the review →	Enonic XP is a headless and hybrid CMS for organizations building websites, digital experiences, and API-driven applications. Its structured content types and schemas provide a basis for modeling content, while Content Studio offers visual… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Magnolia DXP — where it wins

  • Combines WYSIWYG editing, DAM, personalization, and experimentation
  • REST and GraphQL support enable headless, multichannel delivery
  • Multisite, multilingual workflows and enterprise permissions support complex operations

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise-oriented breadth may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Choosing self-hosted or managed deployment requires infrastructure planning
  • Final pricing varies by traffic, cloud choice, infrastructure, SLA, and support

• Enonic XP — where it wins

  • Free plan includes solution templates and developer guides
  • GraphQL delivery, image transformations, and localization layers
  • Choose managed cloud hosting or self-hosted deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional and Enterprise pricing requires contacting Enonic
  • The Free plan is positioned for developers
  • Custom APIs may be needed for protocols beyond GraphQL

• Magnolia DXP9.1/10 · Free plan

  An extensible Java DXP combining visual authoring, headless delivery, and enterprise experience tools.

  Visit MagnoliaFull verdict →
• EXEnonic XP8.3/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Java CMS for teams building websites and API-driven experiences.

  Visit EnonicFull verdict →