decap-cms

The premium Open Source alternative to Forestry

🎯 Best for:Developers building static sites with a Git-based workflow

What is decap-cms?

Replaces database-reliant CMS with a Git-based workflow for static sites. Operates as a client-side React application that commits content changes directly to Git providers.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptFrontend & Headless CMS

Why decap-cms?

  • Git-based versioning
  • No database required
  • Free hosting compatibility

Limitations

  • No real-time preview
  • Limited to Git providers
  • No media processing API
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
601
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Forestry)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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