Acquia vs Liferay DXP
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026. Last verified July 6, 2026.
The short answer
Acquia ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #8) for CMOs, digital experience leads, and marketing operations at mid-market and enterprise companies. Best managed Drupal DXP.
At a glance
| Acquia | Liferay DXP | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026 | #8 / The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Drupal shops wanting managed DXP | B2B portals and intranets on Java |
| Pricing | $$$ ($30,000+/yr) | $$$ ($50,000+/yr, self-host option) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Diamond Bar, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2004 |
Acquia
Best managed Drupal DXP.
www.acquia.comSee full entry in The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026
Liferay DXP
Best for heavy B2B portals and intranets.
www.liferay.comSee full entry in The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.