Frequently Asked Questions

Events & Participation

What types of events does Hygraph participate in?

Hygraph participates in a wide range of events including conferences, webinars, meetups, livestreams, and partnership events. These cover topics such as eCommerce, digital marketing, AI, content modeling, and composable architectures. For a full list, visit the Hygraph Events page.

How can I attend a Hygraph event?

You can attend Hygraph events by registering through the event links provided on the Hygraph Events page. Many events are virtual and open to global audiences, while some are in-person at specific locations.

Where can I find recordings or resources from past Hygraph events?

Recordings and resources from past Hygraph events are often available on the event detail pages or on Hygraph's YouTube channel. You can also find summaries and highlights in the Hygraph blog and resource hub.

What topics are covered in Hygraph webinars and livestreams?

Hygraph webinars and livestreams cover topics such as AI-driven content management, composable architectures, content modeling best practices, eCommerce strategies, localization, workflow configuration, and technical integrations with frameworks like Astro, Next.js, and Svelte.

Can I interact with Hygraph experts during events?

Yes, many Hygraph events feature live Q&A sessions, chat participation, and opportunities to engage with product experts, engineers, and solution architects. You can also join the Hygraph community Slack channel for ongoing discussions.

Are Hygraph events suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences?

Absolutely. Hygraph events are designed for a broad audience, including developers, product managers, marketers, and business leaders. Sessions range from deep technical walkthroughs to strategic discussions on digital transformation and content operations.

How do Hygraph events showcase new product features?

Product update events and livestreams regularly showcase new Hygraph features, such as Agents, MCP Server, AI Assist, Live Preview, and Studio enhancements. These sessions include demos, practical use cases, and expert commentary.

Can I network with other attendees at Hygraph events?

Yes, Hygraph events often include networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and community chats where you can connect with peers, industry experts, and Hygraph team members.

How can I stay informed about upcoming Hygraph events?

You can subscribe to the Hygraph newsletter or regularly check the Events page for updates on upcoming conferences, webinars, and livestreams.

Are Hygraph event sessions available in multiple languages?

Some Hygraph events, especially those focused on localization and global content delivery, feature sessions in multiple languages or provide resources for international audiences. Check individual event details for language options.

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of Hygraph?

Hygraph offers a GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, Smart Edge Cache, localization, asset management, user-friendly tools, and enterprise-grade security and compliance. These features enable scalable, flexible, and efficient content management for modern businesses. Learn more about Hygraph features.

Does Hygraph support AI and automation?

Yes, Hygraph includes AI-driven features such as AI Agents, AI Assist, and the MCP Server for integrating AI assistants with content workflows. These capabilities are regularly showcased in product update events and technical webinars. Explore Hygraph AI and Automation.

What integrations are available with Hygraph?

Hygraph integrates with digital asset management systems (Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), workflow tools, and frameworks like Astro, Next.js, and Svelte. Custom integrations are possible via SDKs and APIs. See all Hygraph integrations.

Does Hygraph provide APIs for developers?

Yes, Hygraph offers multiple APIs including Content API, High Performance Content API, MCP Server API, Asset Upload API, and Management API. These enable flexible data access, integration, and automation. Read the API Reference Documentation.

How does Hygraph ensure high performance for content delivery?

Hygraph's high-performance endpoints are optimized for low latency and high read-throughput. The platform actively measures API performance and provides best practices for optimization. Read about performance improvements.

What technical documentation is available for Hygraph?

Hygraph provides extensive documentation covering APIs, schema components, references, webhooks, and AI integrations. Resources include guides, tutorials, and developer documentation. Access Hygraph Documentation.

How easy is it to use Hygraph for content management?

Hygraph is praised for its intuitive user interface, ease of setup, and ability for non-technical users to manage content independently. Features like live preview and custom app integration enhance usability. Try Hygraph Headless CMS.

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. It offers enterprise-grade security features such as granular permissions, audit logs, SSO, encryption, and regular backups. See Hygraph's Secure Features.

How does Hygraph handle localization and asset management?

Hygraph provides robust localization and asset management capabilities, supporting multiple locales, unlimited asset storage, and integrations with leading DAM systems. These features are especially valuable for global teams managing multilingual content.

Pricing & Plans

What pricing plans does Hygraph offer?

Hygraph offers three main pricing plans: Hobby (free forever), Growth (starting at $199/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing). Each plan includes different features and limits tailored to individual, business, and enterprise needs. See Hygraph Pricing.

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 for the Hobby plan.

What does the Growth plan cost and include?

The Growth plan starts at $199 per 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 with the Growth plan.

What is included in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan offers custom limits on users, roles, entries, locales, API calls, components, and more. It includes advanced features like scheduled publishing, dedicated infrastructure, global CDN, security controls, SSO, multitenancy, instant backup recovery, custom workflows, and dedicated support. Try the Enterprise plan for 30 days or request a demo.

Is there a free trial for Hygraph Enterprise?

Yes, Hygraph offers a 30-day free trial for the Enterprise plan. You can request access or a demo via the Enterprise trial page.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Hygraph?

Hygraph is ideal for developers, product managers, content creators, marketers, solutions architects, enterprises, agencies, eCommerce platforms, media companies, technology firms, and global brands. Its flexibility supports SaaS, marketplace, education, healthcare, automotive, fintech, travel, and more. See Hygraph case studies.

What industries are represented in Hygraph's customer base?

Hygraph serves SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel, food & beverage, eCommerce, agencies, gaming, events, government, consumer electronics, engineering, and construction. Explore industry case studies.

What business impact can customers expect from using Hygraph?

Customers can expect improved operational efficiency, accelerated 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 business impact stories.

Can you share specific customer success stories?

Yes. Notable success stories include Samsung building a scalable API-first application, Dr. Oetker enhancing digital experience with MACH architecture, Komax managing 20,000+ product variations, AutoWeb increasing monetization by 20%, and Voi scaling content across 12 countries. Read Hygraph case studies.

How long does it take to implement Hygraph?

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

What problems does Hygraph solve for businesses?

Hygraph solves operational inefficiencies (eliminates developer dependency, modernizes legacy tech stacks), financial challenges (reduces costs, accelerates speed-to-market), and technical issues (simplifies schema evolution, integrates third-party systems, optimizes performance, improves localization and asset management).

What pain points do Hygraph customers commonly face?

Common pain points include developer dependency, legacy tech stacks, content inconsistency, workflow challenges, high operational costs, slow speed-to-market, scalability issues, complex schema evolution, integration difficulties, performance bottlenecks, and localization challenges. Hygraph addresses these with its modern architecture and features.

How does Hygraph differentiate itself in solving these pain points?

Hygraph stands out with its GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, user-friendly interface, cost efficiency, robust integration capabilities, Smart Edge Cache, and advanced localization and asset management. These features enable faster, more scalable, and consistent content delivery compared to traditional CMS platforms.

Competition & Comparison

How does Hygraph compare to other headless CMS platforms?

Hygraph is the first GraphQL-native Headless CMS, offering simplified schema evolution, content federation, and seamless integration with modern tech stacks. It ranked 2nd out of 102 Headless CMSs in the G2 Summer 2025 report and was voted the easiest to implement for the fourth time. See G2 Summer 2025 report.

Why choose Hygraph over alternatives like WordPress, Contentful, or Sanity?

Hygraph offers a unique GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, enterprise-grade security, and user-friendly tools that reduce developer dependency. Its proven ROI and market recognition make it a strong choice for businesses seeking modern, scalable content management. Compare Hygraph case studies.

What makes Hygraph the easiest to implement among headless CMS platforms?

Hygraph's intuitive UI, free API playground, structured onboarding, and extensive documentation contribute to its reputation as the easiest to implement. It has been voted the easiest to implement headless CMS in G2 reports for four consecutive times. See G2 Summer 2025 report.

How does Hygraph address conflicting needs in global content delivery?

Hygraph's content federation and localization features enable consistent content delivery across channels and regions, addressing conflicting needs of global marketing teams. This is a challenge many other CMS platforms struggle to solve.

Support & Implementation

What onboarding and support resources does Hygraph provide?

Hygraph offers a structured onboarding process, training resources (webinars, live streams, how-to videos), extensive documentation, and a community Slack channel for support and collaboration. Access Hygraph Documentation.

How can I get technical assistance with Hygraph?

You can access technical assistance via Hygraph's documentation, email support desk (Growth plan and above), and the community Slack channel. Dedicated support is available for Enterprise customers.

What is the process for reporting security incidents to Hygraph?

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

Does Hygraph offer training for new users?

Yes, Hygraph offers training resources including webinars, live streams, and how-to videos. These provide step-by-step instructions and hands-on guidance for new users.

Product Information

What is the primary purpose of Hygraph?

Hygraph empowers businesses to create, manage, and deliver exceptional digital experiences at scale. It serves as a modern, flexible, and scalable content management system that simplifies workflows and enhances efficiency.

Who are some of Hygraph's notable customers?

Notable customers include Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Komax, AutoWeb, BioCentury, Vision Healthcare, HolidayCheck, and Voi. These organizations have leveraged Hygraph for scalable, modern content management. See customer case studies.

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 the user experience. Some users note that complex projects may require technical expertise. Read enterprise feedback.

How does Hygraph support composable architectures?

Hygraph enables composable architectures by integrating multiple data sources, supporting flexible schema design, and providing APIs for seamless connectivity. This approach is regularly discussed in events and webinars focused on composable commerce and digital transformation.

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Webinar

The Travel Accelerator: Powering Travel Brand Success with CX, Tech and AI

Nov 26, 2025 | 10:00, an hour

We’ve partnered with Code to bring you an insightful webinar featuring brand leaders from leading villa business Solmar and industry experts sharing strategies for driving growth through CX, technology and AI-enabled innovation. You’ll discover how leading travel brands are combining composable architectures, personalised content and AI-driven experimentation to stay ahead in a fast-changing market.

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Agents Take Over – Why Orchestration Still Belongs to CMS

Aug 06, 2025 | 14:00, an hour

Join us on August 6 at 4 PM CET for a future-focused keynote with Hygraph CPTO, Dr. Mario Lenz. He’ll dive into how AI agents are reshaping eCommerce as we know it and why CMS remains the orchestration layer behind it all.

⁠⁠Learn what this shift means for your content models, governance, and tech stack and how to get your business AI-ready now.

⁠Click here to watch the livestream on YouTube

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Webinar

Rolling out localized content faster: How Voi scales across 12 countries and cuts costs

Feb 19, 2025 | 11:00, an hour

Join us on February 19th at 11 AM CET for an insightful webinar with Voi, the leader in shared electric micromobility, along with Hygraph and Lokalise. Discover how Voi tackled the complexities of managing multilingual content across 12 countries and 10 languages—transforming their workflows to achieve faster delivery, reduced operational overhead and seamless collaboration between teams.

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Smarter, Faster, More Modular: How TechInsights Modernized Its Content Operations

Jan 23, 2025 | 16:00, an hour

Find out how TechInsights solved complex content challenges—managing metadata, transitioning to dynamic HTML content and integrating content from multiple sources into a single source of truth. Discover the strategies behind their optimized publishing systems, advanced subscriber access controls, and how they deliver personalized content at lightning speed.

If you’re ready to move beyond your legacy CMS and elevate your content operations, this session is for you.

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Livestream

Hygraph Product Update December 2024

Dec 04, 2024 | 16:00, an hour

Hygraph’s product team, Alexey, Daniil and Fabian will hop on a livestream this Wednesday to showcase new features we shipped this autumn that will make the editors’ and developers’ lives easier! We’ll go through Conditional Fields, Rich Text Limit Formatting, Recently Viewed Menu, Grid View, Quick Filters and more.

Join us to see how these features can help you ship content swiftly with Hygraph Studio.

Ask us any questions in the chat and join the community: https://slack.hygraph.com

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Work The Flow: Workflow Configuration with headless CMS by Niki and Bryan

Oct 30, 2024 | 15:00, an hour

Join Niki and Bryan as they dive into Workflow Configuration with Hygraph as a Headless CMS and discuss how to implement quality assurance for secure, high-quality content publishing.

⁠Discover effective content workflow management techniques that ensure your content remains safe, reliable and goes live right when you need it.

Ask us any questions in the chat and join the community: https://slack.hygraph.com

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Rich text in Svelte with Hygraph by Bert Bengtson

Oct 23, 2024 | 14:00, an hour

This week we have invited Bert Bengtson from our customer Ashley Furniture to share how he has developed a fantastic library for rendering rich text in Svelte specifically tailored for Hygraph. We will walk you through the code base and implementation so get your questions ready and join the chat.

Tap the notification bell below to be reminded and check out the open source library here: https://github.com/bertybot/svelte-re...


Ask us any questions in the chat and join the community:  https://slack.hygraph.com

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Efficient Content Loading in Astro w/ Bryan Robinson, Matthew Phillips and Matt Kane

Sep 25, 2024 | 14:00, an hour

Astro just released a major update to their Content Layer in Astro v15, opening the door to custom content loaders.

The Hygraph Content Loader takes advantage of the new Content Layer API and provides a consistent data layer for your Hygraph Data and Astro Data. Instead of making requests per page or layout, you can create one configuration element for each type of data and have it ready at build time.

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Building a content loader with Hygraph for Astro.js

Aug 21, 2024 | 14:00, an hour

In version 4.14, Astro.js launched their new Content Layer API. The goal of this API is to speed up performance of build processes within Astro by streamlining the fetching of Content. In this livestream, Bryan Robinson will explore the new API and create a custom loader for Hygraph content that utilizes these new API hooks.

Join the slack to become part of our community and ask us any questions:https://slack.hygraph.com

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Introducing Live Preview by Bryan Robinson

Aug 14, 2024 | 14:00, an hour

To boost editors' confidence and productivity, we recently launched Live Preview for Hygraph Studio, a feature that enables you to edit and preview content side-by-side in one smooth workflow.

In this live session, Bryan Robinson will walk attendees through the new feature, how to set it up in Hygraph and how to adjust your site or app to get it up and running.

Read more here: https://hygraph.com/blog/live-preview
& Join the slack to become part of our community and ask us any questions:https://slack.hygraph.com

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Network with Nearform_commerce, Cloudinary and Hygraph

Feb 20, 2024 | 18:00, 4 hours

Join us to enjoy drinks, delicious bites, pub trivia, and gain insights into the latest 2024 technology solutions from industry experts. We’re looking forward to an evening of networking and connection!

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