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Contentstack vs dotCMS
Both stand on digital experience - enterprise software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Choose dotCMS if you need a broad content platform with visual editing, developer tools, multiple publishing options, and flexible deployment. Its free plan covers companies under $5M revenue; organizations evaluating commercial tiers should request pricing based on their scale.
Visit dotCMSThe facts
| Contentstack | dotCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Build: $29 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Contentstack | dotCMS |
| Website | contentstack.com | dotcms.com |
| On digital experience - enterprise software | #1 of 18 | #2 of 18 |
Contentstack: what it does well
dotCMS: what it does well
- Combines content modeling, workflows, asset management, localization, and multisite management.
- Offers visual editing, device preview, WYSIWYG, block, and inline editing.
- Provides REST and GraphQL APIs, plus static and remote publishing.
- Deployment choices include managed cloud, Cloud Anywhere, and self-hosting.
- Free plan includes unlimited users and content.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to companies under $5M revenue.
- Commercial tiers require a pricing request.
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