Salesforce Experience Cloud 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
Salesforce Experience Cloud ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #8) for CMOs, digital experience leads, and marketing operations at mid-market and enterprise companies. Best DXP for CRM-connected portals.
At a glance
| Salesforce Experience Cloud | Liferay DXP | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026 | #8 / The Top 11 Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) in 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Salesforce CRM shops building portals | B2B portals and intranets on Java |
| Pricing | $$$ (from $2/login or $5/member/mo) | $$$ ($50,000+/yr, self-host option) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Diamond Bar, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2004 |
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
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.