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Kentico
Developer(s)Kentico Software s.r.o.
Initial release2004; 21 years ago (2004)[1]
Stable release
30.6.0 / June 12, 2025 (2025-06-12)
Written inC#
Operating systemCross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS, Azure)
Platform.NET, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server
TypeCMS, DXP, Headless CMS
LicenseCommercial proprietary software
Websitewww.kentico.com

Kentico is a content management system (CMS) and digital experience platform (DXP) developed by Kentico Software, a company headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic. The software is built on .NET using the ASP.NET Core framework and can be deployed on-premises or in cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure.

History

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Kentico Software was founded in 2004 by Petr Palas in Brno.[1] It began as a one-person operation and later expanded internationally as a provider of CMS and DXP technologies. CMS Critic reports that Kentico has a partner network of over 500 digital agencies and powers more than 90,000 websites.[2]

In 2020, the company introduced a dual-platform strategy:

  • Kentico Xperience, combining CMS and marketing features with support for traditional and headless delivery
  • Kontent by Kentico, a headless CMS focused on structured content and API-first workflows[3]

In 2022, the two products became the focus of separate companies:

  • Kentico Software s.r.o. for Kentico Xperience
  • Kontent.ai s.r.o. for the headless CMS[4]

Dominik Pinter, who joined Kentico in 2007, was appointed CEO in July 2022.[5]

Kentico has held industry conferences, such as Kentico Connection, which has been covered in technology publications.[6]

Product

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Overview

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Kentico's main product, Xperience by Kentico, was launched in 2023 following a testing phase known as the Xperience Adopters Program.[7] The release added a modular architecture that can be run in both traditional and headless configurations.[8] According to CMS Critic, Kentico Xperience supports hybrid headless deployment for both websites and other digital channels.[9]

A CMSWire review of the platform highlights features such as campaign automation, content modeling, and support for multichannel content, noting their relevance in an increasingly complex martech landscape.[10]

In 2024 the company introduced AIRA, which technology publication CMOtech describes as “an AI-powered marketing tool.”[11]

The platform has been used in various industries; for example, in 2024, German football club 1. FSV Mainz 05 launched a new website using its hybrid headless features.[9]

Releases

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Xperience by Kentico follows a staged release model consisting of monthly refreshes and weekly hotfixes. Refreshes are published roughly once a month and introduce new features, while weekly hotfixes address bugs and security issues. Updates are cumulative and can be applied selectively.[12]

A full changelog is maintained in the official documentation, and upcoming features are listed on the public product roadmap.

Reception

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In 2025, Kentico was included as a Niche Player in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Platforms. According to CX Today’s summary of the report, Gartner highlighted Kentico’s “platform vision” and “strong growth” in targeting midsize organizations.[13] In 2024, Kentico was ranked as a "Leader" in G2’s Digital Experience Platform (DXP) Grid Report, based on customer satisfaction and market presence.[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kentico celebrates 20 years of innovation & digital growth". ChannelLife. 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  2. ^ "Kentico Marks 20 Years of Innovation and Leadership". CMS Critic. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  3. ^ "Kentico introduces new brand Kentico Xperience helping companies accelerate their digital transformation". GlobeNewswire (Press release). 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  4. ^ Wiggers, Kyle (2022-07-13). "Headless CMS platform Kontent.ai secures new capital to grow its customer base". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  5. ^ "Dominik Pinter's Journey: Leading Kentico, Shaping the Future of Tech and Nurturing Czech Innovation". CMSWire. 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  6. ^ "A Late 2024 Field Trip: 2 Days at the Kentico Connection Conference". CMS Critic. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  7. ^ "Xperience Adopter Program (XAP) has arrived!". Luminary. 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  8. ^ "Kentico Connection 2023 in Nashville Focuses on Innovation, Partnerships, AI, and the Future of DXP". CMS Critic. 2023. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  9. ^ a b "Mainz 05 Football Club Scores with New Website on Xperience by Kentico: The Hybrid Headless DXP". CMS Critic. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  10. ^ "Kentico Connection 2023 Highlights Growing Martech Industry, Increasing Complexity and Multichannel". CMSWire. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  11. ^ "Kentico Unveils Aira, Its AI-Driven Marketing Solution". CMOtech. 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  12. ^ "Xperience by Kentico support policy". Xperience by Kentico support policy. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  13. ^ "Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Platforms 2025: The Rundown". CX Today. 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  14. ^ "Kentico Dominates in G2's Summer DXP Report". CMSWire. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
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