Acquia vs Salesforce Experience Cloud
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 #6) for CMOs, digital experience leads, and marketing operations at mid-market and enterprise companies. Best managed Drupal DXP.
At a glance
| Acquia | Salesforce Experience Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026 | #6 / The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Drupal shops wanting managed DXP | Salesforce CRM shops building portals |
| Pricing | $$$ ($30,000+/yr) | $$$ (from $2/login or $5/member/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
Acquia
Best managed Drupal DXP.
www.acquia.comSee full entry in The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026
Salesforce Experience Cloud
Best DXP for CRM-connected portals.
www.salesforce.com/products/experience-cloud/overview/See 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.