Contently vs Optimizely Content Marketing Platform
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The Top 11 Content Marketing Platforms in 2026. Last verified July 6, 2026.
The short answer
Contently ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Content marketers, content ops leads, and demand-gen teams at SMB through enterprise companies. Best for scaled managed content production.
At a glance
| Contently | Optimizely Content Marketing Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The Top 11 Content Marketing Platforms in 2026 | #6 / The Top 11 Content Marketing Platforms in 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Enterprise content plus freelancer network | Governed enterprise campaign planning |
| Pricing | $$$$ (enterprise custom, ~$2,000+/mo) | $$$$ (enterprise custom) |
| HQ | New York, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2011 |
Contently
Best for scaled managed content production.
contently.comSee full entry in The Top 11 Content Marketing Platforms in 2026
Optimizely Content Marketing Platform
Best governance for large content teams.
www.optimizely.com/products/content-marketing-platform/See full entry in The Top 11 Content Marketing Platforms in 2026
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