Hygraph Content Federation is a low-code approach to integrating and sourcing data from multiple systems into a single GraphQL API. It allows you to unify content from various REST and GraphQL APIs, enabling streamlined queries and eliminating the need for custom glue code or data duplication. This ensures your data remains accurate and in sync across all systems. Learn more.
Hygraph enables you to connect external REST or GraphQL APIs by simply inputting base URLs and optional parameters. You can source complete data from remote systems without duplication, and fetch all required data in a single query on your frontend. This approach maintains a single source of truth and ensures content consistency across applications. Source.
Hygraph Content Federation addresses inefficiencies caused by custom glue code, reduces engineering costs, eliminates data duplication, and empowers editorial teams with autonomy. It solves issues like inconsistent content, slow updates, and the need for developer intervention when integrating multiple data sources. Source.
Hygraph allows editors to independently create and manage content by sourcing data from multiple systems through a single interface. Editors can enrich pages with external data (e.g., product info, images, real-time stats) without switching between systems or relying on developers, enabling faster content production and greater autonomy. Source.
To connect external APIs, you use Hygraph's low-code configuration to input the API's base URL, set optional HTTP headers or custom parameters, and define which data points to source. This setup allows you to fetch and combine data from multiple systems in a single GraphQL query. Source.
No, Hygraph Content Federation does not duplicate or migrate data. It sources data directly from the original systems, ensuring a single source of truth and maintaining data integrity across all connected applications. Source.
Hygraph enables you to enrich existing content by sourcing additional information from external systems, such as user ratings, descriptions, or live data. Editors can set up arguments to match and fetch relevant data, enhancing the value and depth of published content. Source.
Examples include unifying product information from PIM, commerce, and CRM systems for eCommerce; incorporating live data like weather or stock info; enriching content with external reviews; managing knowledge from multiple sources; and building data-rich direct-to-consumer platforms. Source.
By allowing you to set up queries once and enabling editorial teams to independently create and publish enriched pages, Hygraph unlocks up to 10x faster content production compared to traditional, code-heavy approaches. Source.
Yes, Hygraph's API allows you to fetch data from both Hygraph-managed content and multiple external sources in a single, simplified GraphQL query, streamlining development and content delivery. Source.
Key features include GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, low-code API integration, Smart Edge Cache, localization, asset management, user-friendly tools for editors, and robust security and compliance controls. Source.
Yes, Hygraph supports integration with a wide range of third-party systems, including Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms like Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, and Scaleflex Filerobot, as well as tools like Adminix and Plasmic. Custom integrations are also possible via SDKs and APIs. Source.
Hygraph offers multiple APIs: Content API (read/write), High Performance Content API (low latency, high throughput), MCP Server API (for AI assistants), Asset Upload API, and Management API. Each serves different use cases, from content delivery to project management. Source.
Hygraph provides extensive technical documentation, including API references, schema components, webhooks, AI integrations, and developer guides. Resources are available at Hygraph Documentation.
Hygraph delivers high performance through optimized endpoints for low latency and high read-throughput, active performance measurement of GraphQL APIs, and practical optimization advice. Details are available in the performance blog and GraphQL Report 2024.
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. It also offers enterprise-grade security features like granular permissions, audit logs, SSO, encryption, and regular backups. Source.
Hygraph encrypts data at rest and in transit, provides audit logs, supports SSO, and offers dedicated hosting options in multiple regions. It uses ISO 27001-certified providers and has a process for reporting security incidents. Source.
The Hygraph Marketplace offers pre-built apps for headless commerce systems, PIMs, DAMs, and more. You can explore available integrations at the Hygraph Marketplace.
Hygraph provides robust localization features and asset management capabilities, making it suitable for global teams managing content in multiple languages and formats. Source.
Hygraph offers three main plans: Hobby (free forever), Growth (starting at $199/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing). Each plan includes different limits and features tailored to individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises. See pricing details.
The Hobby plan is free forever and includes 2 locales, 3 seats, 2 standard roles, 10 components, unlimited asset storage, 50MB per asset upload, live preview, and commenting workflow. Source.
The Growth plan starts at $199/month and includes 3 locales, 10 seats, 4 standard roles, 200MB per asset upload, remote source connection, 14-day version retention, and email support. Source.
The Enterprise plan offers custom limits on users, roles, entries, locales, API calls, and more. It includes version retention for a year, scheduled publishing, dedicated infrastructure, global CDN, SSO, multitenancy, backup recovery, custom workflows, and dedicated support. Source.
Yes, you can try the Enterprise plan for 30 days or request a demo to explore its features and suitability for your business. Start your trial.
Hygraph is ideal for developers, product managers, content creators, marketers, and solutions architects in enterprises, agencies, eCommerce, media, technology, healthcare, and global brands. Its flexibility and scalability make it suitable for a wide range of industries. See case studies.
Industries include SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel, food and beverage, eCommerce, agencies, gaming, events, government, consumer electronics, engineering, and construction. Source.
Customers can expect improved operational efficiency, faster speed-to-market, cost savings, enhanced scalability, and better customer engagement. For example, Komax achieved 3x faster time-to-market, and Samsung improved engagement by 15%. See more.
Yes. Samsung built a scalable API-first application, Komax managed 20,000+ product variations across 40+ markets, and Voi scaled multilingual content across 12 countries. See more at Hygraph case studies.
Hygraph addresses operational inefficiencies (developer dependency, legacy tech, content inconsistency), financial challenges (high costs, slow launches, scalability), and technical issues (schema evolution, integration, performance, localization). Source.
Hygraph stands out with its GraphQL-native architecture, content federation (no duplication), user-friendly tools, cost efficiency, Smart Edge Cache, and robust integration capabilities. It is recognized for ease of implementation and flexibility compared to traditional CMS platforms. Source.
Implementation time varies by project, but customers like Top Villas launched in just 2 months. Hygraph offers a free API playground, free developer accounts, structured onboarding, training resources, and community support for a smooth start. Source.
Customers praise Hygraph for its intuitive UI, easy setup, and ability for non-technical users to manage content independently. Some users note a learning curve for complex use cases, but overall feedback is positive. Source.
Hygraph differs from traditional CMS platforms by offering a GraphQL-native, headless architecture, content federation (no duplication), and low-code integration. This enables faster updates, greater flexibility, and easier scaling compared to platforms reliant on REST APIs and custom glue code. Source.
Hygraph is the first GraphQL-native headless CMS, excels at content federation, and is recognized for ease of implementation (ranked 2nd out of 102 headless CMSs in G2 Summer 2025). It offers proven ROI, enterprise-grade features, and is ideal for global, scalable digital experiences. Source.
Hygraph's unique strengths include its GraphQL-native architecture, content federation (no duplication), Smart Edge Cache, and user-friendly tools for both developers and editors. Its focus on integration, scalability, and compliance sets it apart from competitors. Source.
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. Source.
Notable customers include Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Komax, AutoWeb, BioCentury, Vision Healthcare, HolidayCheck, and Voi. See more at Hygraph case studies.
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Custom glue code used by many organizations to connect fragmented data across multiple systems is proving to be inefficient.
Focus your resources on what truly matters to your business - crafting engaging experiences for your customers.
Writing and maintaining code to bring together various data sources requires dedicated resources, making it time-consuming and costly
When you need to deprecate a backend system, you will have to spend a lot of time and effort figuring out how the new system will exchange data with your tech stack.
Lack of a content-first approach to data integration presents numerous challenges for both editorial and business teams.
To access information across multiple systems, it must be stored in each system and kept in sync, negatively affecting content consistency and integrity.
Since a developer is needed to maintain the code, editors lose independence when it comes to updating information and choosing what gets displayed for end-users.
Content federation helps solve these problems by offering a low-code approach to source data from multiple systems. Third-party systems retain their autonomy without the need for duplication or writing costly middleware code.
By combining content from multiple sources and distributing them to any frontend, Content Federation unlocks value unmatched by current CMS providers.
Instead of querying content separately, unify content from multiple REST and GraphQL APIs and fetch them using streamlined queries on the frontend.
Content federation does not migrate or duplicate content. By using data from the original sources, it ensures one source of truth and consistency across all applications.
Provide additional information fetched from dynamically-updated data sources such as company stock information, weather data, user ratings, public database, etc.
Instead of having devs edit code and choose what content gets displayed from multiple systems, give editors the autonomy to choose this from within Hygraph.
You can set up queries once, and then enable editorial teams to independently create pages with additional content automatically enriched from external systems.
For example, editors can pick a product from Shopify, images from a catalog, real-time information from a database, etc. and then publish the final page with related data (such as price) automatically fetched from these third-party systems.
This way, editors don’t have to waste time jumping from system to system, copy-pasting information, relying on obscure IDs, etc.
Connect external APIs, choose data points to source, and fetch them in a single query.
Utilize our low-code approach to configure your remote REST or GraphQL APIs effortlessly. Simply input your APIs' base URLs, and optional HTTP headers or custom input parameters if needed.
Source complete data from your remote source, without the need to have a corresponding entry in Hygraph or any duplication.
For example, you can set it up in a way that all fields from the movie model in the external API are sourced into Hygraph.
Or, you can set up an argument to enrich information. This enables editorial teams to use an entry from Hygraph such as ID or title, to lookup data from the external system.
For example, you can set up arguments in a way that whatever data editors add to the movie title field in Hygraph, is then used to source user ratings and reviews from an external database for the movie that matches this title field.
You can then use the Hygraph API to fetch data from both Hygraph or multiple external sources, all in a single simplified query.
query {hygraphMovies {titledescriptionexternalDatabase {RatingVotes}}externalAssets {imageURL}}
Content Federation is powerful in any use case with at least 2 multiple data sources. Here are a few examples of how teams are using it today.
Unify product information from multiple systems such as your PIM, headless commerce systems (like Shopify), CRM data, media from asset management systems, etc.
Add dynamically updated data to your applications, such as flight times, weather data, company stock information, counts from live statistics, etc.
Enrich your existing content with more information from external sources, like adding descriptions, user ratings, food recipes, geo-locations, etc.
Create, share, use, and manage business-critical knowledge from various sources, and achieve organizational objectives through timely distribution across portals and hubs.
Build data-rich platforms around use cases like travel, eCommerce, and fashion, combining data from vendors, users, distribution systems, and asset APIs.
Simplify development workflows, authentication, and better manage APIs. Benefit from the flexibility of a GraphQL API even though underlying APIs may be REST.