Headless CMS Software Pricing 2026
Compare pricing for 10 headless cms tools. Find the right software for your budget.
Headless CMS software billed monthly typically runs $0 to $850 per month in 2026, with a typical cost around $223 per month across 7 tools. Others use usage-based or custom pricing. Top picks: Contentful (Free–$850/month), Hygraph (Free–$199/month), Payload CMS (Free–$833/month), and 7 more. 7 of 10 tools offer free tiers for small teams or limited use.
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Contentful
Free–$850/month
Hygraph
Free–$199/month
Payload CMS
Free–$833/month
Sanity
Free–$15/month
Strapi
$35–$450/month
Prismic
Free–$675/month Per repository paid annually
Ghost CMS
$15–$199/USD / mo
Butter CMS
Free–$359/mo
Tina CMS
Free–$249/month
Kontent.ai
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01 How much does Headless CMS software cost?
Most headless cms tools are billed monthly and typically run $0 to $850 per month (premium tiers go higher), with a median of $223 per month across 7 tools. Other tools in this category use usage-based or custom pricing — each profile shows its own verified pricing model.
02 What are the most popular Headless CMS tools?
Popular Headless CMS tools include Contentful ($0–$850/month), Hygraph ($0–$199/month), Payload CMS ($0–$833/month). CostBench tracks pricing for 10 headless cms products with verified tier data.
03 Is there free Headless CMS software?
Yes, 7 of 10 headless cms tools offer free tiers. Options with free plans include Contentful, Hygraph, Payload CMS.
04 How do I choose the right Headless CMS software?
Compare pricing tiers, included features, and hidden costs across 10 headless cms tools on CostBench. Key factors include per-user pricing, contract terms, and whether a free tier meets your needs.