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Content Management features
Compare the features of the Content Management to help you choose the right one for your needs.
| Feature |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CMS Type | API | API | API | |
Editor Experience | ||||
Dashboard Internationalization The CMS interface can be displayed in multiple languages, making it accessible for non-English speakers. | ||||
Multilanguage Content Support for creating and managing content in multiple languages. Useful for global websites that need to cater to different regions. | ||||
Scheduling & Releases Allows you to schedule content to be published at a specific time and date in the future. | requires plugin | |||
Content Versioning Keeps track of different versions of content, allowing you to revert to previous versions if needed. Like an "undo" button for your content. | ||||
Autosave Automatically saves changes as you work, preventing data loss if something unexpected happens, like a browser crash. | Available via plugins | |||
Preview Content Lets you see how content will look on your live site before publishing it. Like a sneak peek before it goes live. | requires a developer | |||
Multiple Environments Support for different stages of content (e.g., development, staging, production). This allows testing changes in a safe environment before going live. | ||||
Workflow Sets up an approval process for content creation. For example, a writer might submit content, then an editor reviews and approves it before publishing. | ||||
Customizable UI Allows customization of the CMS user interface to match your brand or specific needs. | ||||
Team Management | ||||
User Roles Predefined roles (like admin, editor, viewer) with specific permissions. | ||||
Custom User Roles Ability to create custom roles with specific permissions tailored to your organization’s needs. | ||||
Organization Management Allows you to manage different user groups and access within the CMS. | ||||
Developer Experience | ||||
REST API An API that follows REST principles, allowing developers to interact with the CMS using standard HTTP requests. | Used for Content Management API only | |||
GraphQL API An API that uses GraphQL, allowing clients to request exactly the data they need, making data fetching more efficient. | ||||
Images API API specifically for managing images, including uploading, processing, and retrieving images. | via api (query) or UI (editor) | |||
Content Management API API for managing content, including creating, updating, and deleting content items. | ||||
Field Types Different types of data fields available for content, such as text, number, date, media, etc. | ||||
Custom Field Types Allows you to create even more specific field types beyond the basic ones, to perfectly match the type of content you manage. | ||||
Webhooks Allows the CMS to send real-time notifications to other systems or services when certain events happen (e.g., content published). You can use these to trigger actions in other applications. | ||||
CLI Command Line Interface tools that allow developers to perform tasks and manage the tool via the command line. | ||||
SDK A set of tools and pre-written code snippets that developers can use to integrate the CMS with their project more easily. | ||||
Free Tier | ||||
Free Plan Available Some headless CMS providers offer a free plan with limited features, allowing you to try it out before committing. | ||||
Team Members The number of users (team members) that can be added to the CMS. | Unlimited | 1 | Unlimited | |
Locales The number of different languages and regional settings the CMS supports for content creation and management. | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | |
Projects Support for managing multiple projects within the same CMS account. | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | |
Security & Compliance Offerings | ||||
Two-factor authentication Adds an extra layer of security when logging in. | ||||
Team Logs Tracks user activity within the platform for better accountability. | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
GDPR Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation for handling personal data. | ||||
SOC2 Service Organization Control 2 compliance for managing customer data. | ||||
ISO27001 International standard for information security management. | ||||
Others | ||||
Extensions Additional plugins or add-ons that can enhance the functionality of the platform. | ||||
Built-in Backups & Restore Features that automatically back up content and settings, allowing easy restoration in case of data loss. | Depends on hosting | |||