Hygraph
Hygraph: A capable GraphQL-first CMS for teams managing federated, localized content. Ranked #24 of 34 in Headless CMS by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for graphQL-first teams with federated content needs.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forGraphQL-first teams with federated content needs
- Free planYes
- Paid from$199/mo
- API typesGraphql
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Content federation connects remote sources to structured content
- Live preview, localization, webhooks, and asset transformations
- Integrations span commerce, media, translation, and deployment tools
Where it doesn't
- The API category is focused on GraphQL
- Growth costs $199 per month
- Hobby is limited to 2 locales and 3 seats
Our verdict on Hygraph
Hygraph is a GraphQL-native headless CMS for developers, content teams, and organizations managing structured content across websites, applications, portals, commerce experiences, and AI systems. Its core model combines structured content modeling with localization, live preview, asset management, granular permissions, webhooks, content federation, and audit logs. It is best suited to GraphQL-first teams that need content distributed across multiple channels and connected to remote sources. Teams seeking a broader API mix or a narrower publishing workflow may find its focus less suitable.
The pricing structure starts with the free Hobby plan, which includes 2 locales, 3 seats, 2 standard roles, 10 components, unlimited asset storage, and live preview. Growth costs $199 per month and adds 3 locales, 10 seats, 4 standard roles, one remote source connection, 14-day version retention, and an email support desk. Enterprise uses custom limits and adds dedicated infrastructure, 24/7 monitoring, fine-grained permissions, Single Sign-on, and custom workflows. Enterprise is available as a 30-day trial from a Hobby project, with no credit card required for that trial. This makes Hobby a practical entry point, while Growth is aimed at teams needing more seats, roles, and federation capacity.
Hygraph’s ecosystem fit is a major part of its appeal. Integrations include Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot, Netlify, Vercel, Akeneo, BigCommerce, Shopify, Lokalise, Crowdin, and DeepL. The platform also supports API-level asset transformations, content webhooks, localization, previews, and audit logs with SSO integrations. Choose Hygraph when GraphQL, federated content, and structured multi-channel delivery are central requirements. Consider an alternative if your team needs API types beyond GraphQL or if $199 per month is too high for the additional Growth capabilities.
Your product? Our editors can test Hygraph in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
Hygraph pricing
All 3 Hygraph plans and prices →
Hygraph fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $199/mo |
| API types | Graphql |
| Content localization | Yes |
| Role permissions | Custom |
| Webhooks | Yes |
| Content preview | Yes |
| Asset transformations | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 20 integrations: Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | hygraph.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Hygraph integrations
Hygraph lists 20 integrations on its own site.
- Aprimo
- AWS S3
- Bynder
- Cloudinary
- Imgix
- Mux
- Scaleflex Filerobot
- Netlify
- Vercel
- Akeneo
- BigCommerce
- Shopify
- Lokalise
- Crowdin
- DeepL
- EasyTranslate
- Smartling
- Jira Cloud
- Zapier
- n8n
See all Hygraph integrations →
Alternatives to Hygraph
- 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
See all Hygraph alternatives →
Also Ranked In
Hygraph is ranked in 4 of our directories.
Used Hygraph? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used Hygraph for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
Hygraph is listed in our Headless CMS directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/hygraph/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/hygraph.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update