Digital Experience Platform Total Cost of Ownership Reality

A Practical Guide to TCO for digital enablement

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Not all DXPs are created equal, and neither are their costs. When choosing a Digital Experience Platform (DXP), it's tempting to focus on headline licensing fees or features.

But what about the hidden costs?

This whitepaper reveals the true Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) behind leading platforms, including Optimizely, Sitecore and Adobe.

It’s designed to help Marketing and IT leaders make better investment decisions, especially if you’re considering moving away from Sitecore, AEM, or a fragile composable setup that’s costing more than it’s delivering.

In this Whitepaper, you'll find:

The often-overlooked costs of running a DXP
From upgrades to hosting surges, development time to training overheads - discover the hidden fees that erode ROI.

A side-by-side comparison of delivery models
SaaS vs PaaS vs Composable. Pros, cons, and what to expect when it comes to complexity, cost and scalability.

Real-world savings from moving to Optimizely
Find out how businesses could save 20–40% annually by switching - without compromising performance or capability.

Why Optimizely delivers better value, faster
Predictable pricing, modern architecture, built-in experimentation, and a clear roadmap for personalisation and growth.

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