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Best Git-Based CMS in 2026

If you manage site content through Git, compare how each CMS handles editing, preview, and deployment. Git providers, hosting model, and deployment method can help you assess how a system fits your publishing setup, while content workflow, media management, live preview, and visual editor describe parts of the authoring experience. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing give additional cost points to consider. Quiqr, deco CMS, and Decap CMS are among the options shown. Weigh the listed criteria against how your team wants to create and publish website content.

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    CrafterCMS

    by CrafterCMS
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    CrafterCMS offers distinct support and deployment models, from an open-source self-hosted release to fully managed SaaS. The listed plans do not include prices, so check with the maker for plan costs.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
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    deco CMS

    Free plan Open source APIMacSelf-hosted+1

    deco CMS combines visual content work with repository-based changes and an AI agent for coding changes. Its plans range from a free self-hosted core to paid Studio and Enterprise options.

    9.2 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo Visit site
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    Keystatic

    Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

    Keystatic is suited to codebase-based content workflows, with local and GitHub storage options and integrations for several frameworks.

    8.8 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    Kiln

    Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

    Kiln pairs on-page editing with Git-based publishing and review controls for static sites. Self-hosting is free, while Kiln Cloud costs $4.99 a month and Fully managed costs $14.99 a month.

    8.8 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Quiqr

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Quiqr pairs local desktop editing with Hugo-focused site creation and Git publishing.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Conloca

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Choose Conloca if you need a visual content editor for an Astro site and want content stored and tracked in Git.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Decap CMS

    by Decap CMS
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Decap CMS combines a contributor-friendly web editor with repository-based content and workflow controls. Its self-hosted setup means users need to supply authentication and a backend.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from €19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Mattrbld

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1

    Mattrbld fits teams that want structured content editing tied to Git rather than an external content store.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Dhub

    Free plan Web

    Dhub combines visual documentation editing with GitHub sync and team review workflows. Its free plan has narrow personal-use limits, so teams should consider the listed paid plans and trial.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $16/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    HugoCMS

    by HugoCMS
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Choose HugoCMS if you want browser-based content editing with both Markdown and visual editors, plus Git versioning and file management.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from €139 Visit site
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    Outstatic

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Outstatic keeps Markdown and MDX content in GitHub and offers self-hosted and hosted paths. Check framework-specific limits, the license terms, and the PRO data handling details before adopting it.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    GitBased CMS

    Free plan Web

    Choose GitBased CMS if your team wants visual content editing tied to Git, with branches and review before merging.

    7.0 From $29.99/mo Visit site
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    Netlify

    by Netlify
    Free plan APIWeb

    Netlify combines app development, deployment previews, backend features, and global delivery. Its hard limits and account-wide pause behavior make usage planning important.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    Pages CMS

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Choose Pages CMS if your team edits static site content in GitHub and wants editors to make repository changes through a visual interface.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Sveltia CMS

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Sveltia CMS combines browser-based editing with Git-backed content storage and a broad set of editor and media features.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    TinaCMS

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    TinaCMS brings visual editing and a content API to a Git-based content workflow. Its plan limits and the placement of Editorial Workflow matter when choosing a tier.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $24/mo Visit site
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    plain

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    plain combines a browser-based editing workflow with Git commits and static-site publishing. Its free, open-source setup may suit teams comfortable managing a Git repository and hosting static files.

    6.7 Open source Visit site
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    Siteleaf

    Free plan APIWeb

    Siteleaf combines Jekyll-oriented editing, GitHub syncing, and several publishing destinations for static sites.

    6.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SkyBlobs

    Free plan Web

    Choose SkyBlobs if your website content lives in GitHub and you want visual editing, live previews, and branch or pull request updates.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    GitCMS

    Free trial APIWeb

    GitCMS offers a visual editing and approval layer while keeping content in GitHub. Check preview restrictions and the included site and seat limits before choosing a license.

    6.0 From $49 Visit site
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    Sitepins

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1

    Sitepins pairs content editing tools with a Git-based workflow across a wide set of static-site frameworks.

    5.9 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    CloudCannon

    by CloudCannon
    Paid Web

    Pick CloudCannon for browser-based website management that combines structured content with editorial controls and multilingual support.

    5.7 From $10/mo · 21-day trial Visit site
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    Prose

    Paid Self-hostedWeb

    Prose combines file editing with Jekyll-focused tools and GitHub publishing options. Its maintainers are currently seeking new contributors.

    4.9 Open source Visit site

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