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Last verified 2026-07-15/Independently scored/No paid placementHow we score →
Headless CMS

Cosmic

7.0/10
Our verdict

Fast to start and AI-forward, but the jump to $299 for a second project makes it hard to scale cheaply.

At a glance

CategoryHeadless CMS
HostingSaaS
Free tierYes (1 bucket, 1k objects)
Pricing from$299/mo (Starter)
APIREST, GraphQL
FrameworksAny
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
Best forFast small-to-mid projects, AI-assisted content

The honest split

+ What's good
Fast to set up
AI content tools built in
Simple API
− Who it's not for
$299 for a second project is steep
Smaller community
Less structured than Sanity

The full review

Cosmic: our verdict

Fast to start and AI-forward, but the jump to $299 for a second project makes it hard to scale cheaply.

Our score: 7/10

At a glance

  • Category: headless CMS
  • Hosting: SaaS
  • Free tier: Yes (1 bucket, 1k objects)
  • Paid from: $299/mo (Starter)
  • API: REST, GraphQL
  • Self-host: No
  • Best for: Fast small-to-mid projects, AI-assisted content

What's good

  • Fast to set up
  • AI content tools built in
  • Simple API

What's not

  • $299 for a second project is steep
  • Smaller community
  • Less structured than Sanity

Who it's for

Cosmic is best for: Fast small-to-mid projects, AI-assisted content.

Data last verified 2026-07-15. Prices and plans change, so always confirm on the vendor's site.

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