Hybrid CMS

DotCMS Alternative: The AI-Native Hybrid Choice

DotCMS manages content; Decipher generates it. Discover how Decipher's bulk SEO tools and automated keyword research outperform DotCMS.

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Replaces DotCMS

Everything DotCMS does — plus everything it doesn't.

DotCMS manages content; Decipher generates it.

Organic Growth

Automated Keyword Research

Competitor Analysis

Bulk SEO Content Generation

Content Source of Truth

Search Intent Optimization

The Problem

Why teams outgrow DotCMS

DotCMS is a capable hybrid CMS, but it is a 'Generalist' tool. It lacks specific vertical strengths in SEO or content production.

Users have to bring their own SEO tools, their own AI writers, and their own image generators. This results in 'Tool Sprawl' and integration fatigue.

While DotCMS handles content delivery well, it does not assist in the labor-intensive process of creating content that ranks.

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The Solution

A content production engine — not just a database.

Decipher CMS is specialized for 'Organic Growth'. It integrates 'Automated Keyword Research' and 'Competitor Analysis' directly into the hybrid workflow.

You can use 'Bulk SEO Content Generation' to fill your DotCMS delivery channels with high-quality content instantly. Whether you are running a headless app or a traditional site, Decipher provides the 'Content Source of Truth' that is already optimized for search intent ('Search Intent Optimization').

Don't just manage content; optimize it to rank. Try Decipher today.
Infrastructure

Enterprise-grade architecture — without the enterprise complexity.

Decipher CMSContent EngineFirebase / GCPAI EngineGlobal CDNSEO ToolsIAP Security

Decipher runs on 'Google Firebase', offering a more modern serverless architecture compared to DotCMS's traditional Java-based stack. This results in faster deployment times and lower maintenance overhead.

Decipher’s 'Identity Aware Proxy' ensures that your hybrid content delivery is secure from the source, protecting your API endpoints automatically.

Google Firebases traditional Java-based stack. This results in faster deployment times and lower maintenance overhead. Decipher’s
Pricing

Pricing that doesn't punish growth.

Transparent plans that scale with your content — not against you.

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Individual

For creators & growing teams

$99/month
  • AI-powered content generation
  • Built-in SEO optimization
  • Unlimited content pages
  • Custom domain & branding
  • Priority support
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Enterprise

For large teams & organizations

Starting at
$2,500/month
  • Everything in Individual
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security (IAP)
  • Custom integrations & API
  • SLA & premium support
  • Data residency options
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No per-seat pricing

Total Cost of Ownership

Decipher offers an all-inclusive price. The $19.99/mo Individual Plan includes the SEO suite and AI tools that DotCMS users would have to pay extra for via third-party integrations.

For enterprises, the 'No per-seat pricing' model contrasts with DotCMS’s enterprise licensing, allowing for broader organizational adoption without budget friction.

Get Started

Build a better CMS experience — without starting from scratch.

DotCMS manages content; Decipher generates it.