Best Git-Based CMS in 2026
Updated
In short: Quiqr is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of deco CMS and Netlify. The best-ranked option with a free plan is deco CMS. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kiln at $4.99/mo.
Choosing a Git-based CMS means weighing how content work fits alongside your site's Git workflow. Compared on content workflow, deployment method, Git providers, and hosting model, these options also vary in live preview, media management, and visual editor support. Check the free plan and paid-from price as part of the cost picture. CrafterCMS, Decap CMS, and Sveltia CMS are among the first entries, followed by TinaCMS and Keystatic; Kiln, CloudCannon, and deco CMS also appear near the start. Use the listed differences to judge how each approach to editing and publishing fits the way you build and maintain your website.
23 git-based CMS ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Quiqr Top pick · 7.2 Free plan · Free
#2 deco CMS Runner-up · 7.0 Free plan · $20/mo
#3 Netlify Also great · 7.0 Free plan · $9/mo
- Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- multiple
- Content workflow
- none
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apimacOSself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- approval
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$20/mofirst paid tier About deco CMSVisit site - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$9/mofirst paid tier About NetlifyVisit site - Free planFree trial self-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- multiple
- Content workflow
- draft_review
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€19/mofirst paid tier About Decap CMSVisit site - Free planFree trial apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 4.99 /mo
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- approval
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$4.99/mofirst paid tier About KilnVisit site - Free plan apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 24 /mo
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- branching
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$24/mofirst paid tier About TinaCMSVisit site - Free plan self-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€139/mofirst paid tier About HugoCMSVisit site - Free plan apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 10 /mo
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- branching
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$10/mofirst paid tier About KeystaticVisit site - Free plan apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- multiple
- Content workflow
- approval
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- draft_review
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- branching
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidiOSself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 10 /mo
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- multiple
- Content workflow
- branching
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$10/mofirst paid tier About SitepinsVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 10 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$10/mofirst paid tier About CloudCannonVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 16 /mo
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- draft_review
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- multiple
- Content workflow
- approval
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- draft_review
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Visual editor
- No
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- draft_review
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- none
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Live preview
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- branching
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 29.99 /mo
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Git providers
- multiple
- Content workflow
- branching
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Visual editor
- Yes
- Git providers
- github
- Content workflow
- approval
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which git-based CMS is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Quiqr is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.2. deco CMS is second and Netlify third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kiln has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.