TinaCMS
TinaCMS is an open-source, Git-backed headless CMS for adding no-code editing to websites.
What TinaCMS is
TinaCMS is an open-source, Git-backed headless CMS for adding no-code editing to websites. It stores content as Markdown, MDX, and JSON files managed with Git rather than a proprietary database. For React sites, editors can work visually and see changes in real time. Its backend also provides a GraphQL content API with filtering, search, and pagination. Teams can use TinaCloud as a hosted backend or host the backend on their own stack. Integrations are documented for Astro, Next.js, Hugo, and Jekyll. Editorial Workflow includes branch creation, protected branches, automatic pull requests, and shareable previews, and is available on Business and Enterprise plans. The free plan includes two users and two roles, with community support through Discord. Every plan has a 100 MB asset size cap. Tina says its security program follows SOC 2 Framework criteria and includes third-party assessments and at least annual penetration testing.
Good
- Stores content as Markdown, MDX, and JSON.
- React editing includes real-time visual changes.
- Provides a queryable GraphQL content API.
- Can use TinaCloud or self-host the backend.
Watch out
- Every plan has a 100 MB asset cap.
- Free plan includes two users and two roles.
Who it suits
TinaCMS suits developers and content creators who want website content stored in Git while enabling nontechnical editors to make updates. It offers both a hosted backend and self-hosting.
Verdict
TinaCMS pairs Git-based content storage with visual editing and a GraphQL API. The free plan is small, and every tier shares a 100 MB asset cap; Team starts at $24/mo with annual billing.
Plans and prices
From TinaCMS's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 2 users · 2 roles · community support · Forever |
| Team | $24 a month | 1 project · 3 included users · up to 10 users · 2 roles · team support · $90/additional seat per year · $290 billed annually (save $58) |
| Team Plus | $41 a month | 1 project · 5 included users · up to 20 users · 2 roles · team support · editorial workflow · AI features (Coming Soon) · $150/additional seat per year · $490 billed annually (save $98) |
| Business | $249 a month | 1 project · 20 included users · no user limit · 3 roles (Beta) · business support · editorial workflow · AI features (Coming Soon) · API (Beta) · $180/additional seat per year · $2,990 billed annually (save $598) |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | Entire organization · one plan covers every project · custom users and roles · no user limit · enterprise support · custom editorial workflow · API (Beta) · GitHub Enterprise support · SSO · Custom |
The facts
Each one read from TinaCMS's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- The TinaCMS backend provides a queryable GraphQL content API with filtering, searching, and pagination.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Audience
- TinaCMS describes itself as built for developers and content creators, with Git-based editing intended to let nontechnical users update content.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Content
- Content is stored as Markdown, MDX, and JSON files with Git rather than in a proprietary database.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Data protection
- Tina says its databases are hosted on AWS in the United States, encrypted at rest, and its applications encrypt data in transit using TLS/SSL.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Editing
- For React sites, TinaCMS supports visual editing that lets content editors see real-time changes.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Editorial workflow
- Editorial Workflow supports branch creation, protected branches, automatic pull requests, and shareable previews, and is available on Business and Enterprise plans.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Frameworks
- The maker documents integrations for Astro and Next.js and lists Hugo and Jekyll among its integrations.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Hosting
- Users can use TinaCloud as a hosted backend or host the backend on their own stack.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 24checked 22 Sep 2026
- Product
- TinaCMS is an open-source, Git-backed headless CMS that lets teams create a no-code editing experience on top of a website.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Tina says its information security program follows SOC 2 Framework criteria and that it undergoes independent third-party assessments and at least annual penetration testing.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- Community support is provided through Discord, while paid plan members receive prioritized Discord support.checked 29 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Plan limit
- The pricing comparison lists a 100 MB asset size cap for every plan.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Maker
- TinaCMS says it is actively developed by Australia's leading software consultants.checked 29 Sep 2026
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