Head-to-head · Cms No Code
Storyblok vs Contentful
Storyblok leads on 1 check, Contentful on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStoryblok · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceStoryblok · $90.75/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Storyblok
Storyblok scores higher on our rubric for cms no code: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Storyblok is cheaper to start at $90.75/mo against $300/mo.
Storyblok is the better fit for editorial teams building localized sites. Contentful is the better fit for larger teams needing a mature headless CMS.
- Storyblok fits best
Editorial teams building localized sites
- Contentful fits best
Larger teams needing a mature headless CMS
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Side by side
| Feature | Storyblok 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Contentful 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Cms No Code | #8 in Cms No Code |
| Best for | Editorial teams building localized sites | Larger teams needing a mature headless CMS |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $90.75/mo (best) | $300/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 45 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Storyblok 0/2 · Contentful 0/2 | ||
| Custom domain | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Content modeling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Publishing workflow | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Locales | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Content export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Storyblok is a cloud headless CMS for marketing and development teams creating websites, applications, and other digital experiences. Its visual editor supports draft previews and component-based editing, while structured content is… Read the review → |
Contentful is a cloud-native, API-first headless CMS for teams creating, managing, localizing, and distributing structured content across websites, mobile apps, and other digital channels. Its feature set suits larger organizations that… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Storyblok — where it wins
- Visual previews and component-based content editing
- Localization, granular permissions, and scheduled releases
- REST and GraphQL APIs with webhook-triggered workflows
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 1 user seat and 2 locales
- Growth starts at $99 per month for 5 seats and 2 locales
- Premium and Elite use custom pricing
Contentful — where it wins
- Structured modeling with REST and GraphQL APIs supports omnichannel delivery.
- Configurable locales, fallbacks, and unpublished-content preview aid editorial work.
- Fine-grained roles, webhooks, image tools, and 100 integrations expand workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Paid access starts at $300 per month on the Lite plan.
- Free and Lite plans each include only 1 Starter Space.
- Deployment is cloud-based, and Enterprise terms vary by contract.
- Storyblok9.0/10 · Free plan · 45-day trial
Visual editing and localization meet structured content delivery through REST and GraphQL APIs.
Visit StoryblokFull verdict → - Contentful8.8/10 · Free plan
A capable API-first CMS for structured, localized content, with paid plans from $300/month.
Visit ContentfulFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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