The DXP Model is Failing—Is Your Platform Vendor Holding You Back?

DXP vendors are struggling, and proprietary solutions create more problems than they solve. Developers need a flexible, scalable, and efficient way to build with Drupal—without the overhead of outdated platforms.

The Stakes

Stay Stuck with Slow, Rigid Systems—or Move Forward

Your investment in Drupal could be at risk because of a stalled or botched DXP implementation, or because your vendor dropped the ball.

Uncertain Future

High DXP vendors are failing, causing instability. 

High Maintenance

Proprietary tools add unnecessary complexity.

Limited Flexibility

Monolithic systems make modern dev workflows harder.

How developers are adapting

Moving to a Composable, Developer-First Approach

Winning web teams aren’t waiting for DXPs to implode—they’re making sure they don’t get stuck rebuilding on another bloated platform. Don’t trade one rigid system for another—take control with a modern, flexible, and efficient approach.

Adopting a Modular, API-First Architecture

Rigid, all-in-one platforms limit developers. A composable setup gives full control over integrations and workflows.

  • Moving away from closed, one-size-fits-all DXPs
  • Using open-source tools with seamless API connections
  • Prioritizing flexibility and scalability
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Automating Development Workflows

Slow deployments and manual processes kill momentum. The best teams automate wherever possible. 

  • CI/CD pipelines to push updates faster
  • Standardized workflows that reduce friction
  • Collaboration tools that speed up iteration cycles

Ensuring Long-Term Stability & Performance

Legacy systems introduce risk. Future-proofing means using secure, scalable infrastructure that won’t hold you back. 

  • Choosing open-source-first solutions to avoid vendor lock-in 
  • Reducing reliance on slow, outdated tooling
  • Ensuring performance and security without extra overhead
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How Pantheon Powers a Composable, Developer-First Approach

Developers are ditching slow, bloated platforms and moving to a Composable, Developer-First Approach with Pantheon. Here’s how our platform delivers on each pillar of this new playbook:

Pantheon’s Open & Composable Architecture

  • No vendor lock-in—use open-source tools and APIs seamlessly.

  • Full control over your Drupal stack with flexible integrations.

  • Support for API-first architectures and headless Drupal.

Pantheon’s Automated DevOps & CI/CD

  • Eliminate DevOps bottlenecks with pre-configured CI/CD pipelines.

  • Standardized workflows ensure efficient collaboration.

  • Instant spin-ups, version control, and multi-environment testing.

Pantheon’s Scalable & Secure Performance

  • Built-in global CDN, DDoS protection, and automated scaling.

  • Optimized caching and performance tuning included.

  • Enterprise-grade security without the extra overhead.

Your Drupal Stack Should Work for You, Not Against You

DXPs are failing. Outdated, rigid platforms slow down your team. The best Drupal developers are already adopting a Composable, Developer-First Approach with Pantheon—because it just works.

Stop fighting your platform. Start shipping faster.

Try Pantheon Today