Cosmic
Cosmic is an AI-powered headless CMS with team agents, visual editor, and API-first architecture for developers.
Free·Free · from $49/mo
About DatoCMS
DatoCMS is a headless content management system that stores content as structured data — not blobs of HTML — and delivers it via GraphQL or REST API to any frontend, including React, Vue, mobile apps, or static sites. Over 25,000 businesses use it to manage content from a central hub and distribute it at scale.
What it does
You define content models (e.g., 'Blog Post' with title, body, author), editors fill in fields via a clean UI, and the API returns exactly the data you ask for. It handles image optimization, asset management, localization, and role-based permissions out of the box. This solves the problem of content spread across silos, out-of-sync information, and slow legacy systems like WordPress.
Best for
Developer teams building Jamstack or static sites, agencies managing multiple client projects, and startups needing a flexible CMS that scales without bloat. It is not ideal for non-technical teams looking for a drag-and-drop website builder without developer involvement.
Real use cases
Global brands use DatoCMS to power 30 magazines from a single instance, manage 300K products across 5 locales, or combine with Shopify for eCommerce content. Its multi-language support and webhooks make it a central database layer for complex digital experiences.
Key features
- Structured content — define custom models with text, images, relationships, and SEO fields
- GraphQL & REST APIs — fetch only the data you need from any frontend framework
- Asset management — upload images, videos, and files with automatic optimization and CDN
- Localization — manage translations per field with fallback logic, up to 28+ locales
- Webhooks & automation — trigger builds, notifications, or syncs on content changes
- Role-based permissions — control who can edit, publish, or delete content across 35+ roles
- Sandbox environments — test changes in isolated dev environments before going live
DatoCMS Pricing
DatoCMS pricing: Free · from €39/mo. Billing model: Freemium.
Free plan
$0/mo — 2 editors, 300 records, 10GB traffic, 100k API calls, 200MB file storage, 3 projects, 3 sandbox environments, 1 collaborator per project, 100 models, 5 locales. No overages allowed.
Professional plan
Starting at €39/mo — 10 collaborators, 100k records, 1TB bandwidth, 1M CDA API calls, 100k CMA API calls, 50k mins video streaming, 500GB file storage, 1 project, 3 sandbox environments, 100 models, 5 locales. Support Mon-Fri, response in 24h. Extra projects: €39/mo each. Extra collaborators: €9/mo each. Extra records: €9/mo per 10k. Extra bandwidth: €29/mo per 150GB. Extra CDA calls: €9/mo per 1M. Extra CMA calls: €9/mo per 100k. Extra video: €9/mo per 12k mins. Extra locales: €19/mo each.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DatoCMS free?
Yes, DatoCMS has a Free plan with 2 editors, 300 records, 10GB traffic, and 100k API calls per month. No credit card required.
How much does DatoCMS cost?
The Free plan is $0/mo. The Professional plan starts at €39/mo, with add-ons for extra projects, collaborators, records, bandwidth, and API calls.
Who is DatoCMS best for?
It is best for developer teams building Jamstack or static sites, agencies managing multiple client projects, and startups needing a flexible, scalable headless CMS.
What are the top alternatives to DatoCMS?
Popular alternatives include Sanity, Contentful, Strapi, and Prismic. Each offers different pricing, API types, and self-hosting options.
Can DatoCMS handle multilingual content?
Yes, it supports field-level localization with fallback logic and scales to 28+ locales in production.
What is a key limitation of DatoCMS?
On the Free plan, you cannot exceed monthly limits (300 records, 10GB traffic, 100k API calls) — the service stops responding if limits are reached.
