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

Hygraph

7.5/10
Our verdict

GraphQL-native with content federation, powerful for stitching multiple sources, niche for everyone else. Growth tier is pricey.

At a glance

CategoryHeadless CMS
HostingSaaS
Free tierYes (Hobby free)
Pricing from$199/mo (Growth)
APIGraphQL (federation)
FrameworksAny
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
Best forContent federation, complex/relational data

The honest split

+ What's good
GraphQL-native
Content federation across sources
Strong for relational data
− Who it's not for
Niche use case
Growth tier is expensive
GraphQL-only may not suit all teams

The full review

Hygraph: our verdict

GraphQL-native with content federation, powerful for stitching multiple sources, niche for everyone else. Growth tier is pricey.

Our score: 7.5/10

At a glance

  • Category: headless CMS
  • Hosting: SaaS
  • Free tier: Yes (Hobby free)
  • Paid from: $199/mo (Growth)
  • API: GraphQL (federation)
  • Self-host: No
  • Best for: Content federation, complex/relational data

What's good

  • GraphQL-native
  • Content federation across sources
  • Strong for relational data

What's not

  • Niche use case
  • Growth tier is expensive
  • GraphQL-only may not suit all teams

Who it's for

Hygraph is best for: Content federation, complex/relational data.

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

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