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Contentful vs DatoCMS
Compare Contentful and DatoCMS to find the best tool for your needs.
Contentful
A headless CMS that provides a content infrastructure for digital teams to power websites, apps, and devices.
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DatoCMS
A fully-featured headless CMS with powerful content modeling capabilities and excellent image handling.
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Pricing
Free tier, $489+/month for paid plans
Free tier, paid plans from $29/month
Pros & Cons
Contentful
Pros
- Truly headless architecture
- Powerful API-first approach
- Good developer experience
- Scalable for enterprise
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Expensive for larger projects
- Requires development resources
DatoCMS
Pros
- User-friendly interface
- Excellent image optimization
- Structured content models
- Strong localization features
Cons
- Higher price point
- Limited free tier
- API rate limits on lower tiers
- Complex setups can be challenging