Best Git-Based CMS in 2026
Updated
In short: Quiqr is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of deco CMS and Decap CMS. The best-ranked option with a free plan is deco CMS. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kiln at $4.99/mo.
If your site content is managed alongside Git, a Git-based CMS can shape how editors create, preview, and publish changes. Compare content workflow, deployment method, Git providers, and hosting model, as well as live preview, media management, and visual editing. Free-plan availability and the listed paid starting price help frame the cost options. CrafterCMS, Decap CMS, and Sveltia CMS are among the first entries, along with TinaCMS and deco CMS. Weigh the stated workflow and editing features against how your site is built and maintained.
23 git-based CMS ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
11 of the 23 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QuiqrWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | deco CMSWeb · Mac · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $20/mo | 6.5 | |
| 3 | Decap CMSWeb · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €19/mo | 6.4 | |
| 4 | HugoCMSWeb · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €139/mo | 6.4 | |
| 5 | KeystaticWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.4 | |
| 6 | KilnWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 7 | NetlifyWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.4 | |
| 8 | Sveltia CMSWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | TinaCMSWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $24/mo | 6.4 | |
| 10 | SiteleafWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 11 | Pages CMSWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 12 | CrafterCMSWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 13 | ConlocaWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | DhubWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | MattrbldWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | OutstaticWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | plainWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | ProseWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | SitepinsWeb · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $10/mo | 5.2 |
| 20 | SkyBlobsWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | CloudCannonWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $10/mo | 4.9 |
| 22 | GitBased CMSWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 23 | GitCMSWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which git-based CMS is ranked first on Freedom251?
Quiqr is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.6. deco CMS is second and Decap CMS third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kiln has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.