Best Git-Based CMS in 2026
Updated
In short: Kiln is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Decap CMS and Quiqr. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Decap CMS. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kiln at $4.99/mo.
When your site content lives alongside code, a Git-based CMS can determine how editorial work moves from draft to deployment. Compared on content workflow and deployment method, these options also differ in the Git providers they support and whether hosting is part of the model. Check for live preview, media management and a visual editor if those matter to your publishing process. Kiln, Decap CMS and Quiqr are among the named options to weigh against your needs. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Consider how each approach fits the people editing your site and the way you manage its code.
23 git-based CMS ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
23ranked
11free plans on this page
$4.99/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Git-Based CMS 23 channels on this page · 136 of 184 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromVisual editorLive previewGit providersContent workflowMedia managementDeployment method Spec sheet Score
01 Kiln Free planYesPaid from$4.99/moVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflowapprovalMedia managementadvancedDeployment methodgit commit 8/8spec lines stated 7.4
02 Decap CMS Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersmultipleContent workflowdraft reviewMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodboth 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
03 Quiqr Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersmultipleContent workflownot statedMedia managementbasicDeployment methodgit commit 6/8spec lines stated 7.2
04 deco CMS Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflowapprovalMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodgit commit 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
05 Netlify Free planYesPaid from$9/moVisual editornot statedLive previewnot statedGit providersnot statedContent workflownot statedMedia managementnot statedDeployment methodnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.1
06 Sitepins Free planYesPaid from$10/moVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersmultipleContent workflowbranchingMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodgit commit 8/8spec lines stated 7.1
07 TinaCMS Free planYesPaid from$24/moVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflowbranchingMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodgit commit 8/8spec lines stated 7.0
08 HugoCMS Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersnot statedContent workflownot statedMedia managementbasicDeployment methodgit commit 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
09 Keystatic Free planYesPaid from$10/moVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflowbranchingMedia managementadvancedDeployment methodgit commit 8/8spec lines stated 6.9
10 CrafterCMS Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editornot statedLive previewnot statedGit providersnot statedContent workflownot statedMedia managementnot statedDeployment methodnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
11 Siteleaf Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflowdraft reviewMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodgit commit 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
12 Sveltia CMS Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersmultipleContent workflowapprovalMedia managementadvancedDeployment methodboth 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
13 Pages CMS Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewnot statedGit providersgithubContent workflowbranchingMedia managementbasicDeployment methodgit commit 6/8spec lines stated 6.4
14 CloudCannon Free planNoPaid from$10/moVisual editornot statedLive previewnot statedGit providersnot statedContent workflownot statedMedia managementnot statedDeployment methodnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.2
15 Dhub Free planYesPaid from$16/moVisual editorYesLive previewnot statedGit providersgithubContent workflowdraft reviewMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodboth 7/8spec lines stated 5.9
16 Mattrbld Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersmultipleContent workflowapprovalMedia managementadvancedDeployment methodgit commit 7/8spec lines stated 5.9
17 Outstatic Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewnot statedGit providersgithubContent workflowdraft reviewMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodgit commit 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
18 plain Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedVisual editorNoLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflowdraft reviewMedia managementbasicDeployment methodgit commit 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
19 Prose Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflownot statedMedia managementnot statedDeployment methodboth 4/8spec lines stated 5.9
20 SkyBlobs Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersgithubContent workflowbranchingMedia managementnot statedDeployment methodgit commit 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
21 Conloca Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewYesGit providersnot statedContent workflownot statedMedia managementlibraryDeployment methodgit commit 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
22 GitBased CMS Free planNoPaid from$29.99/moVisual editorYesLive previewnot statedGit providersmultipleContent workflowbranchingMedia managementbasicDeployment methodgit commit 7/8spec lines stated 5.8
23 GitCMS Free planNoPaid fromnot statedVisual editorYesLive previewnot statedGit providersgithubContent workflowapprovalMedia managementadvancedDeployment methodgit commit 6/8spec lines stated 5.7
Compare all 23 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Visual editor | Live preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiln | 7.4 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Decap CMS | 7.3 | Free plan | €19/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Quiqr | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | deco CMS | 7.1 | Free plan | $20/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Netlify | 7.1 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | 9 /mo | — | — |
| 6 | Sitepins | 7.1 | No | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | TinaCMS | 7.0 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | 24 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | HugoCMS | 6.9 | Free plan | €139/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Keystatic | 6.9 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | CrafterCMS | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | Siteleaf | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Sveltia CMS | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Pages CMS | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | CloudCannon | 6.2 | No | $10/mo | No | 10 /mo | — | — |
| 15 | Dhub | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | 16 /mo | Yes | — |
| 16 | Mattrbld | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | Outstatic | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 18 | plain | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | No | Yes |
| 19 | Prose | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | SkyBlobs | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Conloca | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | GitBased CMS | 5.8 | No | — | No | 29.99 /mo | Yes | — |
| 23 | GitCMS | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
Is your tool on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which git-based CMS is ranked first on Specifiction?
Kiln is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.4. Decap CMS is second and Quiqr 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, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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