Hygraph Studio vs Classic
Learn about the differences between Hygraph Studio & Hygraph Classic.
This page will be regularly updated as we add new features to Hygraph Studio during the Beta.
#Switch to Studio
Hygraph Studio delivers a faster, more flexible experience featuring an intuitive interface, optimized navigation, and high-performance architecture to keep teams moving effortlessly.
Designed for scalability, Studio efficiently handles complex content structures and large projects. With all future development focused on Studio, switching now guarantees access to the latest tools and innovations.
Here are Studio-exclusive feature you won't find in Classic:
- Conditional Fields: Show or hide fields based on user input, keeping your workspace clean and relevant.
- Live Preview: Preview changes before publishing, ensuring your content looks perfect.
- Remote Sources with Authorization: Seamlessly integrate with platforms like commercetools and CommerceLayer, bringing external data directly into your workflow.
- Command Menu: Access tools and navigate effortlessly with quick keyboard shortcuts, boosting your productivity.
- Recently Viewed Menu: Jump back into your latest edits without missing a beat, streamlining your content management.
- Collaborator View: See who's interacting with a content entry at the same time as you to avoid accidentally overwriting and losing content.
- Quick Filters: Reduce the time and effort required to create a filter by using our predefined Quick Filters.
- Grid View: Visualize assets in a structured grid format, making them easier to manage and organize.
- Field Outline: Gain a clear overview of all fields within a content form, simplifying navigation and editing.
- Backup & Recovery: Easily restore your project to a previous version, ensuring data safety and peace of mind.
By switching to Studio, teams benefit from a more optimized and future-proof workflow, ensuring they stay up to date with the latest advancements.
#Comparison view
#Project directory
| Feature | Classic | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Access to all projects | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create new project | ✅ | ✅ |
#Project Homepage
| Feature | Classic | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Project checklist | ✅ | ❌ |
| Project statistics | ✅ | ❌ |
| Learning material | ✅ | ✅ |
| Studio Highlights Visualization | ❌ | ✅ |
| Homepage widgets | ❌ | ✅ |
#Schema builder
| Feature | Classic | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Models | ✅ | ✅ |
| Components | ✅ | ✅ |
| Enumerations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Remote sources | ✅ | ✅ |
| REST Remote Fields | ✅ | ✅ |
| GraphQL Remote Fields | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fields | ✅ | ✅ |
#Command menu
| Feature | Classic | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Top-level routes | ❌ | ✅ |
| Open model | ❌ | ✅ |
| Open content entry | ❌ | ✅ |
#Content form
| Feature | Classic | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| All fields | ✅ | ✅ |
| Nested components and relations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create and edit content | ✅ | ✅ |
| Localizations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Duplicating content | ✅ | ✅ |
| Version comparison | ✅ | ❌ |
| Commenting | ✅ | ✅ |
| Notifications | ✅ | ✅ |
| Duplicating components | ✅ | ✅ |
| REST Remote Fields | ✅ | ❌ |
| GraphQL Remote Fields | ✅ | ❌ |
#API Playground
| Classic | Studio |
|---|---|
| GraphiQL v1 | GraphiQL v3 |
#Apps
| Feature | Classic | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| List | ✅ | ✅ |
| Configuration flow | ✅ | ✅ |
| Embeds | ✅ | ❌ |
| Field/Page/Sidebar elements | ❌ | ✅ |
#Webhooks
| Feature | Classic | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| List | ✅ | ✅ |
| Adding webhooks | ✅ | ✅ |
#UI Extensions
UI Extensions has been deprecated in Hygraph Studio.
#Switch between app versions
You can switch between Hygraph Classic and Hygraph Studio from inside your project.
Your project will retain changes as you switch from one version of the app to the other.
#Switch to Hygraph Studio
If you're using Hygraph Classic and want to switch to Studio, use the switch inside your user menu, located at the bottom-left corner of your screen:
Switch to Hygraph Studio - User menu
#Switch to Hygraph Classic
If you're using the Hygraph Studio app and want to switch to Classic from inside your project, you can use the switch inside your user menu, located at the bottom-left corner of your screen:
Switch to Hygraph Classic - User menu