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Head-to-head · Portal Software

Microsoft SharePoint vs Liferay DXP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Microsoft SharePoint #1 in Portal Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit site
Liferay DXP #2 in Portal Software 9.1/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Liferay

Microsoft SharePoint leads on 0 checks, Liferay DXP on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft SharePoint · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Liferay DXP

Microsoft SharePoint scores higher on our rubric for portal software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Liferay DXP offers free plan; Microsoft SharePoint doesn't.

Microsoft SharePoint is the better fit for microsoft 365 organizations needing a versatile portal. Liferay DXP is the better fit for enterprises building personalized digital experiences.

  • Microsoft SharePoint fits best

    Microsoft 365 organizations needing a versatile portal

  • Liferay DXP fits best

    Enterprises building personalized digital experiences

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft SharePoint 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Liferay DXP 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Portal Software #2 in Portal Software
Best for Microsoft 365 organizations needing a versatile portal Enterprises building personalized digital experiences
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — Free plan · pricing on request
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft SharePoint 0/1 · Liferay DXP 0/1
Custom branding Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Portal types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Self-service tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Listed integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines team and communication sites with document libraries and version history.
  • Granular permissions apply at site, library, folder, and item levels.
  • Search can index documents and extracted OCR text; mobile apps support access.
  • Combines site building, content, assets, personalization, and analytics
  • Supports headless delivery, commerce, and multichannel experiences
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance
Cons
  • Its integrations center on Microsoft services and products.
  • There is no free plan; SharePoint is included with Microsoft 365 business plans.
  • Advanced identity and access management appears in the Business Premium plan.
  • Enterprise pricing is quote-based
  • Free Tier requires activation-key renewals
  • Its broad scope may be more than a simple portal project needs
Our verdict

Organizations looking for an internal portal alongside document management will find SharePoint brings those needs into a Microsoft-centered workspace. Team and communication sites share organizational content, while document libraries…

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Liferay DXP brings portal building, content management, personalization, analytics, commerce, and workflow into one enterprise digital experience platform. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations creating customer or partner…

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  1. Microsoft SharePointPortal Software 9.3Paid
  2. Liferay DXPPortal Software 9.1Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft SharePoint — where it wins

    • Combines team and communication sites with document libraries and version history.
    • Granular permissions apply at site, library, folder, and item levels.
    • Search can index documents and extracted OCR text; mobile apps support access.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its integrations center on Microsoft services and products.
    • There is no free plan; SharePoint is included with Microsoft 365 business plans.
    • Advanced identity and access management appears in the Business Premium plan.

  • Liferay DXP — where it wins

    • Combines site building, content, assets, personalization, and analytics
    • Supports headless delivery, commerce, and multichannel experiences
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing is quote-based
    • Free Tier requires activation-key renewals
    • Its broad scope may be more than a simple portal project needs
  • Microsoft SharePoint9.3/10 · Paid

    A Microsoft-centered portal for team sites, controlled documents, search, and collaboration.

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  • Liferay DXP9.1/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A broad portal and digital experience suite for organizations with complex needs.

    Visit LiferayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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