Pantheon vs. Acquia: Which one sets you up to win?

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Two Platforms, Two Visions—Which One Works for Modern Web Teams?

Acquia and Pantheon take very different approaches to running Drupal. One relies on traditional hosting methods that add complexity, and attempt to bundle in proprietary “DXP” features, while the other embraces an open and composable WebOps model built for speed, agility, and scale.

 

Acquia’s Approach

Pantheon's Approach

Performance & Speed

Heavy Kubernetes infrastructure requires manual system operations and tuning; CDN is an add-on.

Serverless infrastructure with vertically integrated CDN provisions in real time for faster sites, fewer headaches.

 

Development Workflow

Ticket-based processes and manual operations slow teams down.

Agile, self-service, scriptable WebOps workflows for rapid iteration.

 

Flexibility & Integrations

Proprietary DXP suite and services.

Open ecosystem that adapts to your stack.

 

Governance & Scale

Monolithic solutions built for centralized, top-down control.

Designed for autonomous teams and “freedom within a framework” for large orgs.

 

Total Cost of Ownership

Hidden fees, add-ons, and rising costs.

Transparent pricing with built-in efficiencies.

Faster Sites, Smoother Workflows, Less Hassle—Only with Pantheon

Web teams don’t have time for slow sites, complex workflows, and hidden costs. That’s why they choose Pantheon. Our platform is built for speed, simplicity, and the way modern teams actually work.

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Multidev Environments

Build, test, and launch new features without disrupting your live site.

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Automated Workflows

Deploy updates with confidence, no waiting on IT.

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Global CDN & Caching

Deliver blazing-fast page loads, no extra configuration needed.

Scalability

Scalability Without the Headaches

Traffic spikes? No problem. Pantheon scales instantly.

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Enterprise-Grade Security

Always-on protection, no third-party add-ons required.

Automated Updates

One-Click Core Updates

Stay secure and up to date without the manual hassle.

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