This ppt explains comparison between Kentico Content management system and other content management systems. It is prepared by Priyank Patel (Intern at iFour Consultancy Services) Courtesy: http://www.ifour-consultancy.com http://www.ifourtechnolab.com

1. iFour ConsultancyKentico CMS vs Other .NET Based CMS

2.  CMS allows publishing, editing and modifying content from
central interface
 Manages workflow in a collaborative environment
 Provide tool for one-to-one marketing
 Features that include web-based publishing, format
management, revision control, indexing and retrieval
 Web CMS is a stand-alone application to create, manage,
store and deploy content on web pages
 Web content includes text and embedded graphics, photos,
video, audio and code that displays content or interacts
with user
Content Management System (CMS)
Source: http://radarearth.com/content/10-features-great-cms-solution-0
Kentico Content Management System Company

3. .NET content
based system
can be used to
create website
and web
application
Tons of third
party plug-ins,
themes, and
extensions
Community
based support
Low cost
development
using open-
source CMS
Easy to setup
and run
Better security
Flexibility and
scalability
.NET Content Management System (CMS)
Source: http://abundantcode.com/15-best-asp-net-based-content-management-systemscms/
Kentico Content Management System Company

4. Few Notable .NET based CMS
Kentico Content Management System Company

5. Kentico CMS
Kentico Content Management System Company
 Ideal for Organizations looking for an affordable CMS with eCommerce and
basic Marketing functions. Powering over 18,000 websites worldwide
 Includes: Pages, Blogs, Events, Lists, Form Builder, Forums, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization,
Google Analytics Integration, eCommerce, Social Networking, Mobile Support, Localization,
Workflow Control and Marketing Suite
Source: http://creative.glenfield.net/comparecms.aspx

6. Kentico CMS (Conti...)
Kentico Content Management System Company
Pros Cons
Open Source CMS Lack of community, their forums are very small
Easy to use and install It costs money and for e-commerce you’ll pay more
Have a lot of plug-ins by default Poor development environment
Easily develop online shopping apps Odd object mode
Help in customizing SEO urls The user who will create the templates should have technical skills
Highly flexible and scalable Few 3rd party components
Excellent backend for administration Inherently less secure than a medium trust site
 Supports mobile sites, marketing automation, SEO, online marketing tools
 Highly configurable platform that can be easily modified and extended to fit
the client needs.
Kentico Critical Analysis
Source: http://creative.glenfield.net/comparecms.aspx

7. Umbraco
Kentico Content Management System Company
Pros Cons
Open Source CMS It is quite challenging to use the system
Extension by standard tools It requires full trust mode with extended rights for site work
Full control of the site appearance
Site content support in XML may cause some complications
with productivity on very big sites
Multilanguage support
People who are not familiar with CMS, will not be able to
start developing a site straightway
Splendid possibilities for code reuse
 Allows the client to post tweets based on node publishing
 Content management and user management, Online editor
 JQuery multi-level integration, Multiple language capabilities
 Multilevel galleries, E-commerce with PayPal, Integrate your own .NET controls
Umbraco
Critical
Analysis
Source: http://umbraco.com/why-umbraco

8. DotNetNuke (DNN)
Kentico Content Management System Company
 Core written in C#, A rich text editor, Easy to create modules
 File management, Cloud ready with MS Azure compatibility
 Single installation, multiple portals, Bulk email
 Robust security, Administration features like security roles, protected
content and site log
Umbraco
Critical
Analysis
Pros Cons
Wide spread in the internet Has an advertising add-ons
Use of third party components making sites
rich
Hard to make it your own
Free and low costs E-commerce is not fully supported
Open source There is a lot of modules, but not all are free
Medium trust site, can be hosted anywhere Costing based on needs- no fixed prices
A non-technical can handle all the sites Finally depends on the project scope and budget
Source: http://www.clarity-ventures.com/resources/dotnetnuke-cms-resources/dotnetnuke-vs-other-cmss

9. Telerik Sitefinity
Kentico Content Management System Company
 Ideal for Organizations looking for an easy way of maintaining a web presence
and working with Mobility. Powering over 10,000 websites worldwide
 Includes: Pages, Blogs, Events, Lists, Form Builder, Forums, Newsletters, Search Engine
Optimization, Google Analytics Integration, Localization, Workflow Control, Mobile Device support
and export to Mobile App. Availability to utilize Telerik .NET Controls within your website included.
Source: http://creative.glenfield.net/comparecms.aspx

10. Kentico vs Telerik Sitefinity
Kentico Content Management System CompanySource: http://trends.builtwith.com/cms/enterprise

11. EPiSERVER
Kentico Content Management System Company
 Enterprise grade Web Content Management and Marketing System with
extensive features. Over 3,500 customers worldwide running over 10,000
websites.
 Includes: Pages, Blogs, Events, Form Builder, Forums, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization,
Personalization, Google Analytics, Localization, Workflow Control, support of Mobile Devices
including tablets. Full Online Marketing Suite, Email Campaign Manager and eCommerce. EPiSERVER
Social Media Community Builder.
Source: http://creative.glenfield.net/comparecms.aspx

12. References
1. http://radarearth.com/content/10-features-great-cms-solution-0
2. http://creative.glenfield.net/comparecms.aspx
3. http://umbraco.com/why-umbraco
4. http://trends.builtwith.com/cms/enterprise
5. http://www.clarity-ventures.com/resources/dotnetnuke-cms-resources/dotnetnuke-vs-
other-cmss
Source: http://radarearth.com/content/10-features-great-cms-solution-0