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CrafterCMS vs Keystatic
Both stand on git-based cms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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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. Its experimental status and the per-user Cloud Pro charge are worth weighing for team use.
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| CrafterCMS | Keystatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | CrafterCMS Enterprise: $5,472 a year | Keystatic Cloud Pro: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | CrafterCMS | Not published |
| Website | craftercms.com | keystatic.com |
| On git-based cms | #1 of 23 | #3 of 23 |
CrafterCMS: what it does well
- Supports REST and GraphQL APIs.
- Includes content localization and custom role permissions.
- Offers webhooks, preview, and asset transformations.
- Crafter Cloud includes managed infrastructure and upgrades.
What to know first
- Community support is listed for the Community plan.
- The Enterprise deployment is self-hosted or self-managed.
Keystatic: what it does well
- Supports Markdown, YAML, JSON, Markdoc, and MDX.
- Content can be saved locally or to GitHub.
- Free plan includes unlimited teams and projects.
- Cloud team members can edit without GitHub accounts.
- Optional Cloud Images handles web images.
What to know first
- Project status is experimental.
- Cloud Pro real-time multi-user editing is experimental.
- Cloud Pro adds $5/month per team user beyond three.
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