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A headless content management system stores your content separately from the website or app that displays it. You can write once and publish through different channels, such as a website and an online store. This makes content easier to reuse and update as your project grows.

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Agility CMS

Enterprise headless content management system with API-first architecture and visual page building for marketing and developer teams.

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from $699 per month

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ButterCMS

ButterCMS is a headless content management system with API-first architecture for fast integration and flexible content delivery.

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Grav

An open source flat-file CMS with a first-party API and modern SPA admin interface.

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prismic

Prismic is an agentic web platform and headless CMS designed for marketing teams to create and manage websites with AI integration and

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Siteleaf

A content management system designed for static sites with Jekyll compatibility and GitHub integration.

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Strapi

Open-source headless CMS for teams building and managing content-rich digital experiences.

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How to choose Headless CMS platforms

Your choice depends on what you publish, how much setup you want to manage, and which services are already part of your work. Start with the main job, then check the support and connections that matter to your team.

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    For flexible publishing

    For everyday content management, look at how each option fits your current publishing setup and the help your team may need.

    • Siteleaf suits teams that want content management connected with services such as GitHub Pages, Amazon S3 or WordPress.
    • Grav gives you the choice of managed hosting or running the system on your own.
    • Siteleaffreemium
    • Gravfree
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    For content across markets

    Content localization matters when the same message needs to work for different places, while landing pages help you publish focused campaign content.

    • prismic is a strong match when localized content and automated updates are central to your work.
    • ButterCMS fits teams managing landing pages or online store content with migration and onboarding help available.
    • prismicfreemium
    • ButterCMSfreemium
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What does “headless” mean in a content management system?

It means your content is stored separately from the website, store or other channel that displays it.

Can a headless CMS publish content to more than one place?

Yes.

It can send stored content to connected websites, apps or services through an application programming interface.

Can I get help moving an existing website?

Yes.

Agility CMS and ButterCMS offer migration assistance, while Agility CMS is also made for website migration.

Are free options available?

Yes. prismic and ButterCMS have free plans.

Agility CMS has a free Proof of Concept plan, and Siteleaf offers a 14-day free trial.