Hygraph
Simplicity is its greatest strength.
Ranked #3 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan, and on 1 more ranking.
Hygraph is a GraphQL-native, API-first headless CMS designed for enterprise teams. It models and governs structured, relational content across complex digital ecosystems.
At a glance
| Best for | Enterprise teams managing complex digital ecosystems |
From Hygraph's own website.
Company facts
| Founded | 2017 |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub |
| Brand colour | #5b4cff |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The product offers relational content models for structured data management.
“Relational content models”Hygraph, own website
Hygraph provides composable integrations with commerce, CRM, and product platforms.
“Composable integrations with commerce, CRM, and product platforms”Hygraph, own website
Worth knowing
Certain Hygraph UI elements and logos remain visible on the platform.
“Some elements can currently be hidden, but certain Hygraph UI elements, logos, and the support panel remain visible.”Hygraph, own website
How it ranks
Hygraph is ranked 3rd of 10 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan (Lister Score 96.0) and 4th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms for developers (Lister Score 96.0).
#3 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan · Lister Score 96.0
Provides composable integrations with commerce, CRM, and product platforms.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 20; buying information on its own site 16.
“Hygraph is a GraphQL-native, API-first headless CMS built for enterprise teams managing complex digital ecosystems across brands,”Hygraph, own website
“Connect your remote source 14-day version retention Email support desk Hobby $ 0 always For individuals building personal projects, testing out their ideas or simply exploring how to work with Hygraph.”Hygraph, own website
| Rank | Headless CMS platforms with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flotiq | 98.0 |
| 2 | DatoCMS | 96.0 |
| 3 | Hygraph | 96.0 |
| 4 | Squidex | 94.0 |
| 5 | Strapi | 94.0 |
| 6 | ButterCMS | 90.0 |
| 7 | Contentful | 90.0 |
| 8 | Storyblok | 88.0 |
| 9 | Sanity | 86.0 |
| 10 | microCMS | 80.0 |
#4 in Headless CMS platforms for developers · Lister Score 96.0
Provides composable integrations with commerce and CRM platforms.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 20; buying information on its own site 16.
“Hygraph is a GraphQL-native, API-first headless CMS built for enterprise teams managing complex digital ecosystems across brands,”Hygraph, own website
“Features to empower engineering teams to expedite development and build omnichannel digital experiences, iterate and launch capabilities much faster.”Hygraph, own website
| Rank | Headless CMS platforms for developers | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flotiq | 98.0 |
| 2 | Kuroco | 98.0 |
| 3 | DatoCMS | 96.0 |
| 4 | Hygraph | 96.0 |
| 5 | LexasCMS | 96.0 |
| 6 | Grav CMS | 94.0 |
| 7 | Marble | 94.0 |
| 8 | Strapi | 94.0 |
| 9 | ApostropheCMS | 90.0 |
| 10 | ButterCMS | 90.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Hygraph rank on Lister?
Hygraph is ranked 3rd of 10 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan (Lister Score 96.0) and 4th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms for developers (Lister Score 96.0).