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TinaCMS

Open-source headless CMS with visual editing for content stored in Git

83.0
Score in best headless CMS platforms
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Ranked 6 of 10 in best headless CMS platforms

Apache-2.0 open-source CMS with a visual editor for content stored in Git, and TinaCloud as a hosted option. It is close to Keystatic in approach, but its hosted plan is priced per project, which fits teams that want hosted editing.

Best for Git-based content with visual editing

About TinaCMS

TinaCMS adds a visual editor to content kept in a Git repository, including Markdown and structured data. The GitHub repository is Apache-2.0 licensed and had about 13,800 stars when checked. TinaCloud is the hosted service listed alongside the open-source project, and the homepage links its docs and showcase.

The pricing page lists a Start Free option, a Team plan for growing teams at $24 per project a month, and an Enterprise option. The Team plan includes one project and three users, and extra seats are priced separately. TinaCMS suits developers who keep content in Git and want editors to work visually. Keystatic, which is also in this ranking, takes a similar Git-based approach.

Key features

  • Visual editing
  • Git-based content
  • Apache-2.0 core
  • TinaCloud hosting
  • Markdown support

Strengths

  • Apache-2.0 open-source core
  • Visual editing for content in Git
  • Start Free option on the pricing page

Limits

  • Hosted features sit on TinaCloud plans
  • Team plan is priced per project

Where TinaCMS ranks

How TinaCMS compares

ProductScorePricePlatformsHostingEditor
#4Directus86.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebSelf-hostedSelf-hosted or Directus CloudAdmin app over SQL
#5Storyblok84.0Free plan, paid upgradesWebHostedVisual editor
#6TinaCMS83.0Free plan, paid upgradesWebSelf-hostedIn Git or on TinaCloudVisual editor
#7Hygraph82.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebHostedHosted content editor
#8Prismic81.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebHostedHosted content editor

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Questions about TinaCMS

Is TinaCMS free?
TinaCMS can be used without paying: Start Free option; Team plan $24 per project a month. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
Is TinaCMS open source?
Yes. TinaCMS publishes its source code under the Apache-2.0 license.
Which platforms does TinaCMS support?
TinaCMS is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
What is TinaCMS best for?
Git-based content with visual editing. In our ranking of headless CMS platforms it is number 6 of 10 with a score of 83.0.
What are the best alternatives to TinaCMS?
The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Strapi, Payload, Sanity, Directus.

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