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Grav CMS
Grav is a free, open-source flat-file CMS using Markdown, Twig, Symfony components, and file-based content storage.
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Headless CMS Software in 2026
List of Headless CMS Software | Last updated: September 13, 2026
This page lists the 23 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Headless CMS, a software category in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what the product does, who it suits, what it costs, and where it falls short, based on documented vendor and independent sources rather than hands-on testing. Examples in this group include Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), CoreMedia, Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS), Drupal, Grav CMS, Kentico, Payload CMS and Prismic; the list is alphabetical and does not imply a ranking. Across these tools the industries most often documented are Education, Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare. The most common documented use cases are Headless content delivery, Digital asset management, Website content management, Omnichannel content delivery. Platform support most often listed is Web, API, Windows, Linux. To compare options, open each profile and read the Decision Snapshot, the pricing and total cost sections, and the Gotchas, then check the alternatives listed for the products you are considering. Features, pricing and availability change, so confirm current details with each vendor before you decide.
Category guide
Software discovery — this page combines TechZella's software profiles, structured comparisons, category guidance, and related topics to help you evaluate headless cms software.
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Category guide
About Headless CMS
Start here to understand what headless cms software does, which teams commonly use it, and what to look for before comparing individual products.
This page lists the 23 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Headless CMS, a software category in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what the product does, who it suits, what it costs, and where it falls short, based on documented vendor and independent sources rather than hands-on testing. Examples in this group include Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), CoreMedia, Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS), Drupal, Grav CMS, Kentico, Payload CMS and Prismic; the list is alphabetical and does not imply a ranking. Across these tools the industries most often documented are Education, Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare. The most common documented use cases are Headless content delivery, Digital asset management, Website content management, Omnichannel content delivery. Platform support most often listed is Web, API, Windows, Linux. To compare options, open each profile and read the Decision Snapshot, the pricing and total cost sections, and the Gotchas, then check the alternatives listed for the products you are considering. Features, pricing and availability change, so confirm current details with each vendor before you decide.
Find the right fit
Choose headless cms based on your needs
You do not need to evaluate every tool in this category. Start with the job you need to accomplish, the environment you work in, or the platform you need to support, then narrow the software list from there.
Use cases
Start with the outcome you need. These paths connect the category to specific jobs, workflows and problems that software can help you address.
Headless content delivery
Explore Headless content delivery software within the headless cms category.
11 matching tools →
Digital asset management
Explore Digital asset management software within the headless cms category.
9 matching tools →
Website content management
Explore Website content management software within the headless cms category.
8 matching tools →
Omnichannel content delivery
Explore Omnichannel content delivery software within the headless cms category.
6 matching tools →
Enterprise website management
Explore Enterprise website management software within the headless cms category.
5 matching tools →
Multilingual websites
Explore Multilingual websites software within the headless cms category.
4 matching tools →
Industries
Your industry can change the features, integrations, compliance needs and workflows that matter. Explore software already associated with these industry contexts.
Education
This page lists the 274 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Education, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
16 matching tools →
Financial Services
This page lists the 165 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Financial Services, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises…
13 matching tools →
Retail
This page lists the 161 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Retail, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
10 matching tools →
Healthcare
This page lists the 191 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Healthcare, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
9 matching tools →
Government
This page lists the 58 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Government, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
8 matching tools →
Media and publishing
This page lists the 29 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Media and publishing, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile…
7 matching tools →
Platforms
Platform compatibility can narrow the field quickly. Use these links when the devices or operating environments your team relies on are a key requirement.
Web
Explore Web software within the headless cms category.
23 matching tools →
API
Explore API software within the headless cms category.
20 matching tools →
Windows
Explore Windows software within the headless cms category.
11 matching tools →
Linux
Explore Linux software within the headless cms category.
10 matching tools →
macOS
Explore macOS software within the headless cms category.
10 matching tools →
Cloud
Explore Cloud software within the headless cms category.
7 matching tools →
Best-fit software
Software to explore by use case and industry
These shortlists connect the category to specific jobs and business contexts. They are designed to help you move from a broad category to a few relevant products without treating every tool as equally suitable for every situation.
Best for use case
View all →Headless content delivery
Explore software associated with this use case and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
Grav CMSGrav is a free, open-source flat-file CMS using Markdown, Twig, Symfony components,…8.7/10UmbracoUmbraco is an open-source .NET content management system for customizable websites, multilingual…8.6/10SilverstripeSilverstripe CMS is an open-source PHP content management system and web framework…8.5/10
Best for use case
View all →Digital asset management
Explore software associated with this use case and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
Best for use case
View all →Website content management
Explore software associated with this use case and compare the options that appear most relevant to this category.
UmbracoUmbraco is an open-source .NET content management system for customizable websites, multilingual…8.6/10SilverstripeSilverstripe CMS is an open-source PHP content management system and web framework…8.5/10KenticoKentico is a digital experience platform combining content management, marketing automation, commerce,…8.3/10
Best for industry
View all →Education
This page lists the 274 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Education, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
Grav CMSGrav is a free, open-source flat-file CMS using Markdown, Twig, Symfony components,…8.7/10SilverstripeSilverstripe CMS is an open-source PHP content management system and web framework…8.5/10Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS)Open-source, Git-based CMS for editing content in static-site projects through a browser-based…8.1/10
Best for industry
View all →Financial Services
This page lists the 165 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Financial Services, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises…
UmbracoUmbraco is an open-source .NET content management system for customizable websites, multilingual…8.6/10SilverstripeSilverstripe CMS is an open-source PHP content management system and web framework…8.5/10KenticoKentico is a digital experience platform combining content management, marketing automation, commerce,…8.3/10
Best for industry
View all →Retail
This page lists the 161 tools in the TechZella directory that are classified under Retail, a industry in our taxonomy. Every profile summarises what…
UmbracoUmbraco is an open-source .NET content management system for customizable websites, multilingual…8.6/10KenticoKentico is a digital experience platform combining content management, marketing automation, commerce,…8.3/10CoreMediaCoreMedia is an enterprise digital experience platform combining content management, personalization, experimentation,…7.9/10
Explore related software
Continue exploring Headless CMS
Once you understand what you need, use these related category links to broaden or narrow your research. This is navigation rather than another evaluation layer, so it stays compact.
How we compare
TechZella evaluation methodology
This explains what the information on the page means and how TechZella approaches comparison. It is intended to make the evaluation process easier to understand before you rely on a score or shortlist.
TechZella evaluates Headless CMS software using structured information stored in each profile, documented product capabilities, pricing information, user feedback where available, and evidence collected during research. The evaluation considers features, ease of use, value, performance, support and user sentiment so that the comparison reflects more than a single rating signal.
Use the comparison as a starting point, then check the individual software profile for current pricing, integrations, feature limitations and requirements that matter to your team. A higher TechZella Score does not automatically mean a tool is the right fit for every workflow.
Quick comparison
Headless CMS Software
| # | Software / Tool | Best For | TechZella Score | User Rating | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grav CMS | Grav is a free, open-source flat-file CMS using Markdown, Twig, Symfony components,… | 8.7/10 | — | $0 |
| 2 | Umbraco | Umbraco is an open-source .NET content management system for customizable websites, multilingual… | 8.6/10 | — | $0 / u20ac45 |
| 3 | Plone | Plone is a free, open-source CMS built with Python and React for… | 8.5/10 | — | $0 |
| 4 | Silverstripe | Silverstripe CMS is an open-source PHP content management system and web framework… | 8.5/10 | — | $0 / Contact sales |
| 5 | Hygraph | Hygraph is a GraphQL-native headless CMS for modeling, governing, federating, and delivering… | 8.4/10 | — | $0 / From $199 |
| 6 | Prismic | Prismic is a headless CMS with visual page building, structured content modeling,… | 8.4/10 | — | $0 / $10 |
| 7 | Kentico | Kentico is a digital experience platform combining content management, marketing automation, commerce,… | 8.3/10 | — | Contact sales / $0 |
| 8 | Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS) | Open-source, Git-based CMS for editing content in static-site projects through a browser-based… | 8.1/10 | — | $0 / u20ac0 |
| 9 | Magnolia CMS | Magnolia CMS is an enterprise content management and digital experience platform supporting… | 8.1/10 | — | $0 / Contact sales |
| 10 | CoreMedia | CoreMedia is an enterprise digital experience platform combining content management, personalization, experimentation,… | 7.9/10 | — | $0 / Contact vendor |
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Headless CMS Software in 2026
Content Management System
Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS)
Open-source, Git-based CMS for editing content in static-site projects through a browser-based admin interface.
$0 / forever
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Content Management System
Silverstripe
Silverstripe CMS is an open-source PHP content management system and web framework for structured content, custom websites, and headless delivery.
$0 / one-time
P
Content Management System
Plone
Plone is a free, open-source CMS built with Python and React for websites, intranets, headless delivery and custom content applications.
$0 / One-time license
Content Management System
Umbraco
Umbraco is an open-source .NET content management system for customizable websites, multilingual publishing, headless delivery and integrations.
$0 / ongoing
K
Digital Experience Platform
Kentico
Kentico is a digital experience platform combining content management, marketing automation, commerce, personalization and AI tools.
Contact sales / Custom
C
Content Management System
CoreMedia
CoreMedia is an enterprise digital experience platform combining content management, personalization, experimentation, commerce integrations and marketing automation.
$0 / 30 days
M
Content Management System
Magnolia CMS
Magnolia CMS is an enterprise content management and digital experience platform supporting traditional, headless and hybrid-headless delivery.
$0
H
Content Management System
Hygraph
Hygraph is a GraphQL-native headless CMS for modeling, governing, federating, and delivering structured content across digital channels.
$0 / month
API-first CMS
Prismic
Prismic is a headless CMS with visual page building, structured content modeling, APIs, previews, localization, and integrations for modern websites.
$0 / month, paid annually