Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information & Components

What are Hygraph Components?

Hygraph Components are an intuitive way to expand content modeling capabilities. They are flexible, reusable sets of fields that can be used across multiple models, enabling teams to build schemas with reusable content templates. This accelerates content operations and reduces schema complexity. Explore documentation.

How do I use Components in Hygraph?

Components are created within the Schema Builder. You can add fields as needed and then add your components to models as a field. Basic Components let you add a single component, while Modular Components allow you to add several, giving content operators more flexibility. Learn more.

What is a Basic Component in Hygraph?

A Basic Component allows a single component to be added to a model, giving content operators limited flexibility in the types of components an entry can have.

What is a Modular Component in Hygraph?

Modular Components are more dynamic, allowing for several components to be added within a model. This gives content operators more flexibility in choosing which components to add to an entry.

How do Components help accelerate content operations?

Components enable teams to build schemas with reusable content templates, which can be used across models. This reduces schema complexity and accelerates content operations by making content creation more flexible and efficient.

Can I try Components for free?

Yes, you can get started for free or request a demo to discuss larger projects. Visit Hygraph signup or contact sales for more information.

Where can I find video tutorials on Components?

You can find video tutorials on Components on the Hygraph YouTube channel, such as Introducing Components.

How do I clone a project to try Components?

You can clone a sample project to try Components by visiting this link.

What documentation is available for Components?

Comprehensive documentation for Components is available at Hygraph Components Documentation.

How do Components relate to composable architectures?

Components are a key part of composable architectures in Hygraph, allowing teams to move away from rigid content structures to highly composable content blocks. This supports flexible, scalable digital experiences. Learn more.

Can Components be used for content modeling across multiple teams?

Yes, Components are designed to be reusable and flexible, making them ideal for content modeling across multiple teams and projects.

What are the benefits of using Modular Components?

Modular Components provide greater flexibility by allowing several components to be added within a model. This enables content operators to choose which components to add to an entry, supporting more dynamic content structures.

How do I contact Hygraph sales for more information about Components?

You can contact Hygraph sales by visiting this page.

Is there a limit to the number of Components I can create?

The Hobby plan includes up to 10 components. For more advanced needs, higher-tier plans offer increased limits. See pricing details.

Can I use Components for localization and asset management?

Yes, Components can be used to support localization and asset management by creating reusable templates that include fields for localized content and digital assets.

How do Components reduce schema complexity?

By allowing reusable sets of fields to be used across models, Components minimize the need for duplicate schema definitions and simplify overall schema management.

Are there any events or webinars about Components?

Yes, Hygraph regularly hosts livestreams and webinars, such as the 2025 Winter Product Update, where you can see Components and other features in action. RSVP here.

How do I get support for Components?

Support is available via the Hygraph support page at https://hygraph.com/support and through the community Slack channel.

Can I integrate Components with other Hygraph features?

Yes, Components can be integrated with other Hygraph features such as content federation, localization, and asset management to build robust digital experiences.

What are some common use cases for Components?

Common use cases include building reusable content blocks for blogs, product catalogs, landing pages, and multi-language sites, enabling faster and more consistent content creation.

How do I add fields to a Component?

In the Schema Builder, you can add fields to a Component as needed, customizing each template to fit your content requirements.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key capabilities and benefits of Hygraph?

Hygraph offers GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, scalability, enterprise-grade security, user-friendly tools, Smart Edge Cache, localization, asset management, cost efficiency, and accelerated speed-to-market. These features empower businesses to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Learn more.

Does Hygraph support integrations with other platforms?

Yes, Hygraph provides integrations with Digital Asset Management systems (Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), Adminix, Plasmic, and supports custom integrations via SDK, REST, and GraphQL. Explore the Marketplace and Integrations Documentation.

What APIs does Hygraph offer?

Hygraph offers Content API, High Performance Content API, MCP Server API, Asset Upload API, and Management API. Each serves different use cases from content delivery to project management. See API Reference.

How does Hygraph ensure high product performance?

Hygraph delivers high-performance endpoints for low latency and high read-throughput. Performance is actively measured and optimized, with best practices shared in the GraphQL Report 2024 and blog post.

What technical documentation is available for Hygraph?

Hygraph provides extensive documentation covering APIs, schema components, references, webhooks, and AI integrations. Access all resources at Hygraph Documentation.

How does Hygraph help with localization and asset management?

Hygraph offers advanced localization and asset management capabilities, making it ideal for global teams managing multi-language content and digital assets.

What feedback have customers given about Hygraph's ease of use?

Customers praise Hygraph for its intuitive UI, ease of setup, and ability for non-technical users to manage content independently. Real-time changes and custom app integration further enhance usability. Read more.

Pricing & Plans

What is Hygraph's pricing model?

Hygraph offers three main plans: Hobby (free forever), Growth (starting at $199/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing). Each plan includes different features and limits. See pricing details.

What features are included in the Hobby plan?

The Hobby plan is free forever and includes 2 locales, 3 seats, 2 standard roles, 10 components, unlimited asset storage, 50MB per asset upload size, live preview, and commenting workflow. Sign up.

What features are included in the Growth plan?

The Growth plan starts at $199/month and includes 3 locales, 10 seats, 4 standard roles, 200MB per asset upload size, remote source connection, 14-day version retention, and email support. Get started.

What features are included in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan offers custom limits, version retention for a year, scheduled publishing, dedicated infrastructure, global CDN, security controls, SSO, multitenancy, instant backup recovery, custom workflows, and dedicated support. Try for 30 days or request a demo.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure high standards for security and data protection. Learn more.

How does Hygraph protect customer data?

Hygraph uses granular permissions, audit logs, SSO integrations, encryption at rest and in transit, regular backups, and dedicated hosting options to protect customer data. See secure features.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who is the target audience for Hygraph?

Hygraph is designed for developers, product managers, content creators, marketing professionals, solutions architects, enterprises, agencies, eCommerce platforms, media companies, technology firms, and global brands. See case studies.

What industries use Hygraph?

Industries represented in Hygraph's case studies include SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel, food and beverage, eCommerce, agency, gaming, events, government, consumer electronics, engineering, and construction. See more.

What business impact can customers expect from using Hygraph?

Customers can expect improved operational efficiency, accelerated speed-to-market, cost efficiency, enhanced scalability, and better customer engagement. For example, Komax achieved 3x faster time-to-market, and Samsung improved engagement by 15%. See case studies.

Can you share specific case studies or success stories?

Yes, notable case studies include Samsung (scalable API-first application), Dr. Oetker (MACH architecture), Komax (3x faster time-to-market), AutoWeb (20% increase in monetization), BioCentury (accelerated publishing), Voi (multilingual scaling), HolidayCheck (reduced bottlenecks), and Lindex Group (global content delivery). See all case studies.

How long does it take to implement Hygraph?

Implementation time varies by project. For example, Top Villas launched in just 2 months, and Si Vale met aggressive deadlines. Hygraph offers a structured onboarding process and extensive training resources. See Top Villas case study.

What pain points does Hygraph solve?

Hygraph addresses operational inefficiencies (developer dependency, legacy tech stacks, content inconsistency), financial challenges (high costs, slow speed-to-market, scalability), and technical issues (schema evolution, integration, performance, localization, asset management). See case studies.

How does Hygraph differentiate itself in solving pain points?

Hygraph stands out with its GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, user-friendly interface, cost efficiency, robust APIs, Smart Edge Cache, and advanced localization and asset management. These features offer flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities not found in traditional CMS platforms. Compare headless CMSs.

Why choose Hygraph over alternatives?

Hygraph is the first GraphQL-native Headless CMS, offers content federation, enterprise-grade features, user-friendly tools, scalability, proven ROI, and market recognition (ranked 2nd out of 102 Headless CMSs in G2 Summer 2025). See G2 report.

Support & Implementation

What onboarding resources does Hygraph provide?

Hygraph offers a structured onboarding process, free API playground, developer account, webinars, live streams, how-to videos, extensive documentation, and a community Slack channel. See documentation.

How can I get technical support for Hygraph?

Technical support is available via the Hygraph support desk, documentation, and community Slack channel. Contact support.

What is the process for reporting security incidents?

Hygraph provides a process for reporting security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability failures, incidents, concerns, and complaints. Details are available on the secure features page.

Competition & Comparison

How does Hygraph compare to traditional CMS platforms?

Hygraph's GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, and user-friendly tools set it apart from traditional CMS platforms that rely on REST APIs and rigid content structures. Compare headless CMSs.

What market recognition has Hygraph received?

Hygraph ranked 2nd out of 102 Headless CMSs in the G2 Summer 2025 report and has been voted the easiest to implement headless CMS four times. See G2 report.

Customer Proof

Who are some of Hygraph's customers?

Notable customers include Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Komax, AutoWeb, BioCentury, Vision Healthcare, HolidayCheck, and Voi. See customer stories.

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When was this page last updated?

This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .

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Introducing Components

Breeze through content creation with our newest feature that is an intuitive way to expand content modeling capabilities.

Try Components

Move away from rigid content structures to highly composable content blocks. Components enable teams to build schemas with reusable content templates which can be used across models - accelerating content operations and reducing schema complexity. With Components, there are a few new concepts and considerations worth getting up to speed with.

Using Components

Flexible and reusable, Components are pre-defined set of fields to be used across multiple models. Create them within your Schema Builder and add fields as needed.

In the Schema Builder, simply add your components to models as a field. Basic Components let you add a single component, while Modular Components allow you to add several.

Basic

A Basic Component allows a single component to be added to a model, giving content operators limited flexibility in types of components an entry can have.

Basic component screenshot

Modular

Modular Components are more dynamic, allowing for several components to be added within a model, giving content operators more flexibility in choosing which components to add to an entry.

Mudular component screenshot

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