Side by side
GitCMS vs TinaCMS
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 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.
Visit GitCMS 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.
Visit TinaCMSThe facts
| GitCMS | TinaCMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Early-bird site license: $49 per website, paid once | Team: $24 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gitcms.dev | tina.io |
| On git-based cms | #20 of 23 | #16 of 23 |
GitCMS: what it does well
- Content stays in the connected GitHub repository
- Editor supports Markdown, MDX, and structured frontmatter
- Review workflow is the default publishing mode
- Offers Editor, Reviewer, and Viewer roles
- Media can use repository or S3-compatible storage
What to know first
- No free plan
- Preview mode cannot save to GitHub or publish
- Early-bird license covers one website and one seat
TinaCMS: what it does well
- Content is stored in Git-managed files.
- React sites can support visual, real-time editing.
- Backend includes a queryable GraphQL content API.
- Can use TinaCloud or self-host the backend.
- Editorial Workflow includes previews and pull requests.
What to know first
- Every plan has a 100 MB asset size cap.
- Free plan is limited to two users and two roles.
- Editorial Workflow is limited to Business and Enterprise plans.
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