Sanity alternatives

Sanity: Headless CMS with a customizable editing studio and real-time collaboration.

Sanity is flexible, but its usage-based pricing and custom query language push some teams elsewhere. These headless CMSs are open source or simpler for editors.

Last updated September 25, 2026

6 alternatives to Sanity

Contentful

Contentful is an enterprise headless CMS with a fixed content model.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in Germany
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Strapi

Strapi is open source and self-hostable.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in France
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Storyblok

Storyblok has a visual editor for marketers.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in Austria
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Payload

Payload is open source and runs inside your own Next.js codebase.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Directus

Directus works on top of any SQL database.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Prismic

Prismic builds pages from reusable sections that developers define. It's French.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in France
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Sanity alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
Contentful	Freemium	Web	Germany
Strapi	Freemium	Web	France
Storyblok	Freemium	Web	Austria
Payload	Freemium	Web	United States
Directus	Freemium	Web	United States
Prismic	Freemium	Web	France

Sanity alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Sanity?

Popular alternatives to Sanity are Contentful, Strapi and Storyblok. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Sanity?

Yes. Contentful, Strapi and Storyblok have a free plan.

Is there a European alternative to Sanity?

Yes. Contentful (Germany), Strapi (France), Storyblok (Austria) and Prismic (France) are made in Europe.