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Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Contentstack
Star Rating
(206)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansOptimizely Content Management System
Star Rating
(162)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Optimizely Content Management SystemSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Optimizely Content Management System excels in its Automated Publishing feature, which allows for seamless scheduling and publishing of content, while Contentstack's Content Scheduling is noted for its user-friendly interface and flexibility.
- Reviewers mention that Contentstack's Approval Process is more robust, providing a clearer workflow for content approvals compared to Optimizely's, which some users find less intuitive.
- G2 users highlight that Contentstack offers superior Asset Management, with better organization and retrieval options, while Optimizely's asset management features are seen as less comprehensive.
- Users on G2 appreciate Optimizely's Rich Text Editor for its ease of use, but reviewers mention that Contentstack's editor provides more advanced formatting options, making it preferable for complex content creation.
- Reviewers say that Contentstack shines in Customization, allowing for more tailored solutions to meet specific business needs, whereas Optimizely's customization options are perceived as limited by some users.
- Users report that Contentstack's API Integrations are more extensive and easier to implement, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to connect with other tools, while Optimizely's API capabilities are seen as less flexible.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Contentstack
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For teams managing single-property sites.
- 10+ Users
- 1 TB Bandwidth
- 1 TB Storage
Optimizely Content Management System
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Contentstack
Free Trial is available
Optimizely Content Management System
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
183
8.1
134
Ease of Use
8.6
191
7.9
136
Ease of Setup
8.5
108
7.2
93
Ease of Admin
9.1
76
7.4
84
Quality of Support
8.9
157
7.7
116
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
76
8.0
74
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
179
7.6
124
Features by Category
Content
8.8
115
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Verified
8.2
113
|
Verified
8.2
115
|
Verified
7.8
113
|
Verified
8.7
112
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
7.5
91
|
Verified
7.1
105
|
Verified
8.4
101
|
Verified
7.6
97
|
Verified
8.7
103
|
Verified
8.0
105
|
Verified
8.5
107
|
Verified
7.5
106
|
Verified
7.5
109
|
Verified
6.8
109
|
Verified
8.6
107
|
Verified
7.8
104
|
Verified
Design
7.6
77
|
Verified
6.4
90
|
Verified
7.6
84
|
Verified
7.2
93
|
Verified
7.8
83
|
Verified
7.5
90
|
Verified
8.4
95
|
Verified
7.6
100
|
Verified
Platform
7.6
86
|
Verified
7.2
96
7.9
98
|
Verified
7.7
101
8.3
96
|
Verified
7.7
103
|
Verified
8.9
107
|
Verified
7.9
107
|
Verified
8.6
100
|
Verified
8.1
88
|
Verified
8.5
98
|
Verified
8.1
90
|
Verified
7.5
82
|
Verified
6.9
95
|
Verified
8.4
100
|
Verified
7.7
95
|
Verified
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
6.6
18
Not enough data
6.4
18
Not enough data
6.3
18
Not enough data
6.3
18
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
6.9
17
Not enough data
Content Management
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
Design & Development
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
7.6
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
6.9
7
8.1
9
7.9
8
Management
8.2
10
7.6
9
8.3
7
8.9
9
8.5
10
7.5
8
Support
Feature Not Available
7.6
9
Feature Not Available
8.1
7
7.7
8
7.3
8
Publishing
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.5
84
|
Verified
8.7
5
5.5
57
|
Verified
6.3
5
Development
7.8
86
|
Verified
7.5
6
8.4
88
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.1
85
|
Verified
7.8
6
7.0
71
7.5
6
Analytics
7.5
74
|
Verified
8.1
6
7.9
79
|
Verified
8.1
6
Content Creation
8.4
33
Not enough data
Optimization
6.6
30
Not enough data
Digital Experience Orchestration (DXO) PlatformsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Orchestration - Digital Experience Orchestration (DXO) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Experience Management and Personalization - Digital Experience Orchestration (DXO) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
8.0
25
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
6.5
22
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
7.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
6.8
24
Not enough data
Workflow
7.7
22
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
7.5
23
Not enough data
7.3
23
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Contentstack and Optimizely Content Management System are categorized as WebOps Platforms, Headless CMS, and Web Content Management
Unique Categories
Optimizely Content Management System has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Contentstack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Optimizely Content Management System
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
10.8%
Computer Software
9.4%
Financial Services
8.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Consumer Goods
5.4%
Other
60.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Computer Software
9.6%
Financial Services
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Higher Education
6.2%
Other
55.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Contentstack
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
I like that things get so confusing and messy that I'm the only one that can make things work. That's good for job security.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
The redesign that rolled out this year increased the size of page elements in the editor and, consequently, they now occupy bigger chunks of screen, making it difficult to use Content Stack in PCs with smaller displays. I believe the previous layout was...
Optimizely Content Management System
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marija J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
What I love about the platform is that it does not reinvent the wheel - as a developer, you are free to leverage any of the newest and coolest frameworks and packages without much hassle. Yet, you have a support of a reliable system underneath.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Nicholas H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
This CMS absolutely requires an in-house .NET resource. Deploying aesthetic changes and creating new pages types is impossible without an employee that fully understands the .NET framework. Our company hired an agency to build our website using EPiServer....
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
I like that things get so confusing and messy that I'm the only one that can make things work. That's good for job security.
Marija J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
What I love about the platform is that it does not reinvent the wheel - as a developer, you are free to leverage any of the newest and coolest frameworks and packages without much hassle. Yet, you have a support of a reliable system underneath.
Verified User in Education Management
The redesign that rolled out this year increased the size of page elements in the editor and, consequently, they now occupy bigger chunks of screen, making it difficult to use Content Stack in PCs with smaller displays. I believe the previous layout was...
Nicholas H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
This CMS absolutely requires an in-house .NET resource. Deploying aesthetic changes and creating new pages types is impossible without an employee that fully understands the .NET framework. Our company hired an agency to build our website using EPiServer....
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Discussions
What do you like most about Contentstack for content management, and what improvements could be made?
2 comments
JS
How easy it is to create, manage and streamline the work.Read more
What is Contentstack?
1 comment
CM
Contentstack is a headless CMS with an API-first approach that puts content at the center. It is designed to empower content editors to update content in...Read more
What kind of support does Contentstack provide?
1 comment
CM
Contentstack provides 24x7 in product chat support. You can contact the support team through in-product chat or by emailing support@contentstack.com....Read more
Does Episerver offer product education?
2 comments
EN
I am also interested in resolving this issue. Thank you for your request. Indeed, this product seems to me to be quite effective for learning. I also often...Read more
Is Episerver open source?
1 comment
JB
The main product itself is closed source; however, there are open-source first and third-party addons.Read more
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