Compare GraphCMS vs. Contentful

GraphCMS is a CaaS (Content as a Service) provider based on GraphQL. It has been a GraphQL native since the very beginning and is currently the most popular GraphQL capable CaaS.

Contentful is a pure CaaS (Content as a Service) player. It comes from Berlin, and is currently the global market leader for decoupled hosted content management.

• Ease of use to editor user
• Low barrier to entry for developers
• No-operations personnel required

• Widely used across industries
• No technical operations needed
• Free tier for hobbyists

• Limited content capability for complex content modelling
• High cost when working with large amounts of content
• Flexibility for integrations and other enterprise requirements

• Limited customisation capabilities
• Vendor lock in (though export is possible)
• Pricing for large amounts of content