Headless CMS hosting providers
9 companies in our directory list Headless CMS services, across 3 regions.
A headless CMS stores and manages content and delivers it through an API, leaving the front end to any framework or app you choose. Teams use it to publish the same content to websites, mobile apps and other channels from one place, while developers keep full control of design and performance.
Headless platforms are usually priced by users, content entries, API calls or bandwidth. Hosted services are quickest to start; open-source options can be self-hosted for more control. Check the editing experience for non-technical staff, preview support, localisation, and how easily content can be exported if you switch.
How to choose
- Test the editor with the people who will write content.
- Check preview support for unpublished changes.
- Look at API limits and pricing units.
- Check localisation and roles/permissions.
- Compare hosted and self-hosted options.
- Plan your exit. Make sure you can export your data and move elsewhere without lock-in fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is a headless CMS?
A content system that delivers content by API, separate from how it is displayed.
Is a headless CMS good for SEO?
Yes, when the front end renders pages on the server or statically; SEO depends on the front end.
Do I need developers for a headless CMS?
Yes, to build the front end; editors can then publish without developer help.