Cosmic
Cosmic: A flexible REST-first CMS with localization, previews, permissions, and SDK support. Ranked #23 of 34 in Headless CMS by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for developers wanting SDK-based content delivery.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forDevelopers wanting SDK-based content delivery
- Free planYes
- Paid from$1,069/yr
- API typesRest
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- JavaScript and Swift SDKs support website, app, and mobile delivery
- Localization, previews, permissions, webhooks, and image optimization are included
- Free forever plan supports 2 team members, 1 Bucket, and 1,000 Objects
Where it doesn't
- Content delivery is centered on REST rather than multiple API types
- Paid project tiers start at $99 per month
- Webhooks, localization, revision history, and backups can be add-ons
Our verdict on Cosmic
Cosmic is a managed headless CMS for teams that need to model, edit, localize, preview, and publish structured content across websites, applications, storefronts, documentation, and mobile experiences. Developers can deliver content through its REST API or JavaScript and Swift SDKs, while content teams work from a web dashboard. The platform combines custom object types and fields with media management, role-based permissions, expiring preview tokens, webhooks, analytics, and AI agents and workflows. It is a fit for development teams building content-driven products across web and mobile channels.
Pricing scales by project allowances and team capacity. The Free plan is free forever and includes 2 team members, 1 Bucket, 1,000 Objects, 300k in / 300k out AI tokens, 1 agent, and 1 workflow. Builder costs $99 per month or $1,069 per year, with 3 team members, 2 Buckets, 5,000 Objects, 500k in / 500k out AI tokens, 3 agents, and 3 workflows. Team costs $299 per month or $3,229 per year, while Business costs $499 per month or $5,389 per year. Their allowances rise to 5 and 10 team members, 3 and 5 Buckets, and 20,000 and 50,000 Objects respectively. Enterprise adds custom limits, automatic backups, migration assistance, SAML single sign-on, a branded workspace, and a 99.95% uptime SLA.
Cosmic fits teams that want structured content with broad deployment options, including Vercel, Netlify, Algolia, Cloudflare, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Render, and DigitalOcean. Imgix processing supports image optimization, while locale-based API retrieval helps serve localized entries. The trade-off is a REST-centered delivery model and add-on treatment for webhooks, localization, revision history, and automatic backups. Choose Cosmic when SDK-based delivery and flexible content operations matter; consider another CMS when broader API choices or simpler all-inclusive pricing are priorities.
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Cosmic fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1,069/yr |
| API types | Rest |
| Content localization | Yes |
| Role permissions | Advanced |
| Webhooks | Yes |
| Content preview | Yes |
| Asset transformations | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 14 integrations: Vercel, Netlify, Resend, Algolia, Cloudflare, Raycast … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | cosmicjs.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Cosmic integrations
Cosmic lists 14 integrations on its own site.
- Vercel
- Netlify
- Resend
- Algolia
- Cloudflare
- Raycast
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Bitbucket
- Kinsta
- Render
- DigitalOcean
Alternatives to Cosmic
- StrapiA flexible CMS for teams that want open-source control and deployment choice.9.4
- SanityA flexible headless CMS for collaborative teams building custom content systems.9.2
- PrismicStrong value for teams that want polished authoring and flexible APIs.9.1
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