Hygraph offers three main pricing plans: Hobby (free forever), Growth (starting at $199/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing). Each plan is designed to meet different team sizes and project needs. For details, visit Hygraph's pricing page.
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/assignment workflow. Sign up here.
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 desk. Get started here.
The Enterprise plan offers custom pricing and includes custom limits on users, roles, entries, locales, API calls, components, and more. It also features scheduled publishing, dedicated infrastructure, global CDN coverage, 24/7 monitoring, security & governance controls, SSO, multitenancy, instant backup recovery, custom workflows, dedicated support, and custom SLAs. Try for 30 days or request a demo.
Yes, Hygraph offers a free forever developer account and a free API playground, allowing users to start immediately without time-consuming onboarding. Sign up here.
Hygraph offers GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, flexible content modeling, advanced digital asset management, rich editorial features, batch operations, custom roles, global CDN, SEO optimization, and robust security/compliance. Learn more.
Yes, Hygraph provides multiple GraphQL APIs, including Content API, High Performance Content API, MCP Server API, Asset Upload API, and Management API. See API documentation.
Hygraph integrates 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 more in the Marketplace and documentation.
Hygraph provides advanced DAM capabilities, including global asset CDN, SEO-optimized management, and integrations with leading DAM providers. Learn more.
Hygraph delivers high-performance endpoints for low latency and high read-throughput, actively measures GraphQL API performance, and provides optimization advice. See the blog post and GraphQL Report 2024.
Hygraph offers extensive technical documentation, including API reference, schema components, references, webhooks, and AI integrations. Access all resources at Hygraph Documentation.
Yes, Hygraph supports localization and locale-based publishing, enabling content teams to deliver material in many languages. This is highlighted in customer reviews and case studies. See case studies.
Hygraph offers a rich editing interface, batch operations, custom roles, stages, bulk operations, commenting, assignment workflow, and collaboration tools for independent content publishing. Learn more.
Hygraph is noted for its intuitive UI and ease of setup. Non-technical users can start using it right away, and structured onboarding/training resources are available. Try Hygraph.
Hygraph offers advanced GraphQL capabilities, flexible content modeling, integrated global CDN, and rich editorial features, outperforming Strapi in complex content interactions, scalability, and built-in validations. Strapi requires more setup and relies on external plugins for some features. See detailed comparison.
Hygraph stands out for its adaptability in innovative digital projects, advanced GraphQL, flexible content modeling, integrated CDN, and robust security/compliance. It is recognized for ease of implementation and scalability. See G2 report.
Hygraph enables content federation by integrating multiple data sources without duplication, ensuring consistent delivery. Strapi does not explicitly mention content federation capabilities. Learn more.
Hygraph offers native GraphQL APIs, content federation, rich developer tools, global CDN, advanced caching, flexible content modeling, reusable components, and granular permissions. Strapi has limitations in content federation and permissions. Learn more.
Hygraph enables independent content publishing, granular permissions, custom workflows, collaboration tools, bulk operations, rich editing, built-in DAM, versioning, live previews, scheduling, localization, and platform customization. Strapi offers similar features but with less depth and flexibility. Learn more.
Hygraph is recognized in Forrester’s Digital Experience Platforms Landscape Q2 2023, Gartner® Market Guide for Web Content Management 2022, and ranked 2nd out of 102 Headless CMSs in the G2 Summer 2025 report. See Forrester report.
Hygraph excels in complex digital projects, B2B publishing platforms, composable commerce, B2C media products, content federation, inventory management, portals, structured content, websites/SEO, localization, application content, media platforms, knowledge bases, complex datasets, omnichannel distribution, and data unification. See use cases.
Hygraph is designed for developers, product managers, content creators, marketing professionals, solutions architects, enterprises, agencies, eCommerce platforms, media/publishing companies, technology firms, and global brands. See case studies.
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.
Industries include SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media/publication, healthcare/wellness/fitness, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel/hospitality, food/beverage, eCommerce, agency, online gaming, events/conferences, government, consumer electronics, engineering, and construction. See all case studies.
Yes, notable success stories 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 stories.
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 bottlenecks, localization/asset management). See case studies.
Hygraph offers a user-friendly interface, GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, cost efficiency, accelerated speed-to-market, robust APIs, Smart Edge Cache, and enhanced localization/asset management, setting it apart from competitors. See comparison.
Implementation time varies by project complexity. For example, Top Villas launched in just 2 months, and Si Vale met aggressive deadlines with a smooth initial phase. See Top Villas case study.
Hygraph provides structured onboarding (introduction, account provisioning, business/technical/content kickoff), webinars, live streams, how-to videos, extensive documentation, and a community Slack channel. See documentation.
Hygraph is cloud-based and accessible via web browser. It supports integration with modern tech stacks through GraphQL and REST APIs, and offers SDKs for custom development. See technical documentation.
Customers praise Hygraph's intuitive UI, ease of setup, independent content management, and real-time changes. Some users note it can be complex for less technical users. Read feedback.
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. It uses ISO 27001-certified providers and data centers. See secure features.
Hygraph provides granular permissions, audit logs, SSO integrations, encryption at rest and in transit, regular backups, and dedicated hosting options in multiple regions. Learn more.
Yes, Hygraph is fully GDPR compliant, ensuring adherence to data protection and privacy regulations. See compliance details.
Hygraph provides a process for reporting security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability failures, incidents, concerns, and complaints. See reporting process.
Hygraph empowers businesses to create, manage, and deliver exceptional digital experiences at scale, serving as a modern, flexible, and scalable content management system. Learn more.
Notable customers include Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Komax, AutoWeb, BioCentury, Vision Healthcare, HolidayCheck, and Voi. See customer stories.
Hygraph solves operational inefficiencies, modernizes legacy tech stacks, ensures content consistency, improves workflows, reduces costs, accelerates speed-to-market, simplifies schema evolution, integrates third-party systems, optimizes performance, and enhances localization/asset management. See case studies.
Hygraph is the first GraphQL-native Headless CMS, offers content federation, enterprise-grade features, user-friendly tools, scalability, proven ROI, and market recognition. It is fully MACH certified and recognized by Forrester and Gartner. See MACH certification.
Hygraph stands out not just for simple use cases but also for its adaptability in innovative digital projects, particularly those requiring complex content interactions and user-generated content. It's advanced GraphQL capabilities and flexible content modeling outperform Strapi, which needs more setup and lacks extensive built-in validations.
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Hygraph's advanced GraphQL capabilities, including queries and mutations, outperform Strapi’s GraphQL, which requires additional setup.
Hygraph supports more complex, easily reusable content structures and validations, unlike Strapi, which has less extensive built-in validations.
Hygraph offers a rich interface with batch operations and custom roles, whereas Strapi’s editorial features are less flexible, potentially limiting large-scale management.
Hygraph excels with integrated global CDN and SEO optimization for efficient content delivery, whereas Strapi lacks integrated CDN, affecting large-scale performance.
Compare how Hygraph as a federated content platform represents the next generation of content management, going a step beyond being just a headless CMS when compared to Strapi
Hygraph | Strapi | |
|---|---|---|
API and Core Features | Extensive, including GraphQL Content and Management API, Mutations, etc. | Offers REST API and GraphQL support, with customization capabilities. Enforces default query limits and careful management of API rate limits |
Content Modeling | Flexible content modeling, components, and validations. | Supports dynamic zones and nested components but can become complex and impacting performance as well as usability. |
Editorial Features and Content Management | Rich editing interface, batch operations, custom roles, and stages. | Provides features like bulk operations and custom roles but may lack the depth and ease of Hygraph's integrated batch and role management capabilities. |
Digital Asset Management | Advanced DAM capabilities, global asset CDN, SEO optimized management. | Basic asset management is supported, but often relies on external plugins for extended DAM functionalities |
Community and Resources | Rich community support, extensive examples, and resources. | Strong community and plugin marketplace, though some users report a steep learning curve and scattered documentation. |
Plans and Pricing | Offers a free forever community plan, transparent pricing. | Free entry-level plan available. Scalability can become costly, and users find the pricing model less transparent compared to Hygraph |
Security, Compliance, and Support | Comprehensive security features, GDPR compliant, dedicated support. | Includes basic security features and customizable roles varying by plan. Details on dedicated support are less clear. |
Use Case Category | Hygraph | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
B2B Publishing Platforms | ||
Composable Commerce | ||
B2C Media Products | ||
Content Federation | ||
Inventory Management | ||
Portals | ||
Structured Content | ||
Websites and SEO | ||
Content Localization | ||
Application Content | ||
Media Products and Platforms | ||
Knowledge Bases & Portals | ||
Model Complex Datasets | ||
Omnichannel Content Distribution | ||
Data Unification |
Dive into how Hygraph's GraphQL-native interface empowers developers with seamless integrations and dynamic content management capabilities, positioning it as a top-tier choice for complex, scalable digital projects.
Feature | Hygraph | Strapi |
Native GraphQL Content APIs | ||
Content Federation Capabilities | Not explicitly mention content federation capabilities | |
Rich Set of Developer Tools | ||
Global CDN and Advanced Caching | ||
Flexible Content Modeling | Limitations | |
Large Set of Field Types | ||
Reusable Components | ||
Management SDK | ||
Queries and Mutations | ||
Environment Management | ||
Granular Permissions and Workflows | Limitations | |
Content Studio | ||
Extend Platform with Custom Apps | ||
Webhooks Configuration |
Explore how Hygraph facilitates a streamlined content creation and management process, enabling content teams to independently create, edit, collaborate, and publish without needing developer intervention.
Feature | Hygraph | Strapi |
External Data Integration | ||
Publish to Multiple Destinations | ||
High-Performance Applications | ||
Independent Content Publishing | ||
Granular Permissions | ||
Custom Workflows and Stages | ||
Collaboration Tools | ||
Bulk Operations | ||
Components for Dynamic Content Layouts | ||
Rich Editing Experience | ||
Digital Asset Management built-in | ||
Content Versioning and Validations | ||
Drafts and Live Previews | ||
Content Scheduling | ||
Localization and Locale-Based Publishing | ||
Fallback Languages and AI Translations | ||
Integration with Translation Providers | ||
Platform Customization and Extensions | ||
Custom UI Modifications |
We picked Hygraph because of its rich-text visual editor, user-friendly localization feature (our material is available in many languages), scalability (it can handle several hundred thousand visitors per month), and programmatic content writing capabilities (awesome for importing content from other systems). A robust solution for content management...
We picked Hygraph because of its rich-text visual editor, user-friendly localization feature (our material is available in many languages), scalability (it can handle several hundred thousand visitors per month), and programmatic content writing capabilities (awesome for importing content from other systems). A robust solution for content management..
Hygraph is great content platform, it helps to distribute content from anywhere. It helps to unify various types of structured content and helps in creating engaging product for our audience. Backend team are super happy with this software as now they don't need to bottleneck them selves. Content modelling has been easy with this software which helps us to structure content in few minutes.
At Hygraph, we are dedicated to being part of an open, best-of-breed technology ecosystem that is also compliant with highest industry standards.
Report
Hygraph recognized in Forrester’s report on The Digital Experience Platforms Landscape, Q2 2023.
Ecosystem
Leading companies join the movement and apply MACH standards in building their composable stacks.
Report
Hygraph recognized as one of the 34 Representative Vendors in 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Web Content Management.
Certification
By being compliant to the SOC-criteria, Hygraph commits and guarantees highest industry standards for IT and data security.