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Contentful vs dotCMS

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ContentfulHeadless CMS
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dotCMSHeadless CMS
From $3,750 / moPublished price
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Contentful
Headless CMS

The content platform for the modern digital experience.

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dotCMS
Headless CMS

The headless, multi-site CMS powering compliance-led industries.

Overview
CategoryHeadless CMSHeadless CMS
What it isContentful is a composable content platform that provides a headless CMS with APIs for delivering content to websites, apps, and any digital channel with enterprise-grade scalability.Open-source hybrid CMS for building and managing digital experiences at enterprise scale.
Pricing
Published priceContact Contentful for detailed pricing information. Plans typically scale based on team size and usage requirements.From $3,750 / mo
Open-source Community edition free forever (companies under $5M finances can use free). Cloud Starter plan $3,750/mo for small teams. Enterprise custom pricing with unlimited user…
Pricing modelTiered plansCustom quote
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20132003
Team size501-1,000 employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersBerlin, GermanyMiami, FL
Featured clientsSpotify, Staples, Jack in the BoxNot available

Where these sit in Headless CMS

  • dotCMS$45,000
  • Headless CMS median$600

Per seat, per year, across 13 products publishing a price. Half of Headless CMS sits between $217 and $1,194, and 23% of its plans are priced on request. Contentful states a range rather than a single yearly figure, so it is not marked here.

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