Netlify CMS
Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS) is an open-source content management system designed for developers and content editors working with static site generators.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Open-source content management for your Git workflow with any static site generator.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires Git knowledge for developers setting it up
Pros
- +Leverages Git for versioning, history, and collaboration
- +Enhances static site performance, security, and scalability
- +Free and open-source with a strong community
- +Provides a convenient editing interface for non-technical users
- +Highly customizable and extensible for developers
Cons
- −Requires Git knowledge for developers setting it up
- −May have a learning curve for complex customizations
- −Relies on external Git providers for content storage
Key features
- ✓Git-based workflow for content and code management
- ✓Compatibility with any static site generator (e.g., Gatsby, Hugo, Next.js)
- ✓Easy installation and YAML-based configuration
- ✓Customizable with React for UI widgets, previews, and editor plugins
- ✓Supports multiple authentication backends (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, custom)
- ✓Rich-text editing with real-time preview
- ✓Drag-and-drop media library with plugin system (Cloudinary, Uploadcare)
- ✓Localization (i18n) support for multi-language content
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | Simple and free to get started; Choose a template pre-configured with a static site generator; Deploys to a global CDN in one click |
| Priority Support | — | month | Dedicated support line; Priority ticket handling |
| Onboarding | — | month | Customized onboarding program tailored to your team and project |
| Custom Features Development | — | month | Sponsor the development of custom features or integrations |
| Support Our Mission (GitHub Sponsors) | — | month | Help maintain and improve Decap CMS; Support new features, bug fixes, and documentation |
| Support Our Mission (Open Collective) | — | month | Support the project through Open Collective with transparent funding and expense tracking |