Industry leaders rely on our:
- Purpose-built infrastructure with 28 global data centers powering top publishers through record-breaking traffic spikes.
- Unified CMS experience with the Gutenberg Editor and built-in enterprise analytics with Parse.ly.
- Open source flexibility backed by 80+ agency partners and the world’s largest developer community for unlimited customization.
What’s the main difference?
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Looking to switch from Arc XP to WordPress VIP? It’s easier than you think!
- Enterprise-grade process
Use our comprehensive guide and checklist that walk you through each migration step, including redirect guidance, quality assurance testing, and thorough frontend/backend checks to ensure everything works perfectly. - In-house expertise
Our dedicated WordPress engineers work directly with your team to help you handle content, media, databases, and code imports with precision and care. - Agency partnerships
For complex migrations, tap into our network of specialized agency partners who understand both platforms and can ensure a smooth transition.
The open source software that runs 43% of the web—but made for the enterprise.
Leading brands and publishers rely on WordPress VIP to deliver content to their global audience efficiently and securely.
Why choose WordPress VIP over Arc XP?
Built for enterprise flexibility, WordPress VIP offers open source freedom, unified platform licensing, and proven scalability — the clear choice for modern media organizations.
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Flexible architecture and Extensibility
Build exactly what you need with complete development freedom.
🏆 WordPress VIP: Leverages WordPress open source flexibility to provide unlimited customization options. You can:
- Choose between traditional, headless, or hybrid architectures without re-platforming
- Access thousands of enterprise-ready plugins and integrations
- Work with 80+ certified agency partners specializing in media and publishing
- Build custom solutions using industry-standard tools like React, Node.js, and modern APIs
With WordPress VIP, you control your technology stack.
For example, leading publishers like News Corp have built entirely custom CMSes on VIP’s flexible foundation, while others integrate existing tools through our extensive plugin ecosystem.
Arc XP: Operates as a proprietary platform where customization requires vendor involvement. While it offers an integration framework, you’re limited to Arc XP’s pre-built tools and development ecosystem. This vendor lock-in means your development capabilities are constrained by Arc XP’s roadmap and available features.
Superior developer experience
Shorten development cycles with enterprise-grade tools.
🏆 WordPress VIP: Provides an enterprise development environment that includes:
- Enhanced database access through phpMyAdmin for efficient troubleshooting
- Advanced CI/CD tools with automated testing and deployment pipelines
- Direct access to WordPress core experts and the world’s largest developer community
- VIP-CLI for development operations at scale
- Integrated GitHub Codespaces for instant cloud development environments
With WordPress VIP, development moves at your terms.
Tap into a global ecosystem of 50,000+ WordPress developers and modern development tools for faster development cycles, lower maintenance costs, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing needs.
Learn how The New York Post dramatically accelerated their development timelines by leveraging VIP’s developer toolkit and extensive community resources.
Arc XP: Offers basic developer tools through AWS services and requires specialized knowledge of their proprietary platform. Development teams must adapt to Arc XP’s specific workflows and tooling, while the limited pool of Arc XP developers drives up costs and slows project timelines.
Enterprise-grade security and compliance
Protect your online assets with government-grade security.
🏆 WordPress VIP: Offers comprehensive security through a global, privately-owned infrastructure featuring:
- FedRAMP authorization (the gold standard required by U.S. government agencies)
- Multi-layered security controls built directly into the platform
- Integrated DDoS mitigation and vulnerability management
- Compliance with GDPR, Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield, and Data Privacy Framework
- Advanced database protection to prevent unauthorized access
WordPress VIP’s unified security architecture meets the strictest regulatory requirements out of the box so security is never an afterthought. Read how Facebook used WordPressVIP to power an ecommerce campaign in under a month—protected by the enterprise security standards Facebook’s InfoSec team required.
Arc XP: Relies heavily on AWS security tools and third-party services like Akamai for DDoS protection and Datadog for monitoring. This dependence on multiple vendors could lead to potential security gaps and complications in compliance reporting.
Advanced analytics and content performance
Turn content data into valuable performance insights.
🏆 WordPress VIP: Features seamless integration with Parse.ly, providing a comprehensive analytics suite that helps you:
- Track real-time content performance across all channels
- Measure content conversion impact on business goals
- Access years of historical data for trend analysis
- Leverage AI-powered content recommendations
- Connect content metrics directly to revenue outcomes
With WordPress VIP, every content decision is data-driven. Learn how Gannett standardized content analytics for 600+ publications in two weeks with Parse.ly’s help.
Arc XP: Offers basic analytics through its Content Stats dashboard, limited to standard metrics like page views and bounce rates. While it partners with Sophi.io for additional insights, the fragmented analytics approach makes it difficult to track content performance across channels and prove ROI.
Cost-effective scalability
Scale globally without overpaying.
🏆 WordPress VIP: Supports enterprise scalability through a wholly-owned infrastructure that includes:
- 28 global data centers optimized for media delivery
- Built-in vertical and horizontal scaling that handles billions of monthly visitors
- Integrated CDN for optimal content delivery worldwide
- All-inclusive pricing starting at $25,000/year
WordPress VIP provides predictable pricing with unlimited scaling.
For example, major publishers like The New York Post, USA Today, and Al Jazeera rely on WordPress VIP during the biggest news events like the U.S. Presidential Election. Learn how our infrastructure served more than 22 billion requests during traffic spikes and DDoS attacks with 100% uptime on U.S. Election Day.
Arc XP: Offers a la carte pricing starting at $50,000 annually and as much as $3M+ based on your requirements. Each additional feature—from website management to content planning—requires separate licensing. During traffic spikes, you’re at the mercy of AWS’s pricing model, making costs unpredictable during high-traffic events or when managing multiple sites.
Ready to switch to WordPress VIP?
Give your content teams intuitive publishing tools, your engineers a flexible and secure platform, and your customers delightful, personalized experiences.
Still not convinced?
Learn more about the differences between Arc XP and WordPress VIP in our in-depth comparison article.
