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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
$0.00
Contentful
Star Rating
(320)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(716)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hygraph excels in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher overall ratings compared to Contentful. Users appreciate Hygraph's intuitive interface, which simplifies the process of managing structured content pages, making it a favorite among both developers and no-code designers.
- According to verified reviews, Contentful is praised for its flexibility and strong API support, allowing teams to manage content seamlessly across various platforms. Users highlight features like scheduling and modular content creation, which significantly enhance their workflow.
- Users say that Hygraph's GraphQL integration is a standout feature, providing a smooth experience for those familiar with development. This capability allows for easy integration with existing systems, which is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to streamline their content management processes.
- Reviewers mention that while Contentful offers a clean interface and strong content management capabilities, some users face challenges with configuration and setup. However, once familiar with the system, many find it intuitive for uploading and amending content.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms offer robust asset management features, but Hygraph's scoring slightly higher indicates a more user-friendly experience. Users appreciate the ease of managing images and other assets, which is crucial for maintaining a cohesive digital presence.
- According to recent user feedback, Contentful's ability to create modules is a significant advantage, allowing for reduced writing effort and increased efficiency. However, Hygraph's overall user experience and support quality seem to resonate more positively with users, making it a compelling choice for many.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hygraph
Free Developer Plan
$0.00
Enjoy Hygraph's free forever developer plan for personal or small-scale projects.
- Fully Hosted and GraphQL native Headless CMS
- Robust GraphQL Content APIs for read and write access
- Built in Digital Asset Management with Assets Transformation API
Free Trial
Contentful
Free Trial is available
Hygraph
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
232
8.7
629
Ease of Use
8.4
235
8.7
655
Ease of Setup
8.2
115
8.8
550
Ease of Admin
8.4
107
8.9
317
Quality of Support
8.4
189
8.9
515
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
98
9.0
284
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
220
9.1
618
Features by Category
Content
8.3
147
|
Verified
8.7
328
7.9
145
|
Verified
8.6
328
7.9
132
|
Verified
8.1
311
7.7
114
|
Verified
7.5
301
7.9
100
|
Verified
8.3
298
8.4
90
|
Verified
8.5
305
7.8
132
|
Verified
8.6
317
7.7
137
|
Verified
8.0
310
8.2
133
|
Verified
8.4
311
Design
7.1
64
7.5
288
7.3
67
7.1
289
7.5
80
|
Verified
7.8
286
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.2
301
Platform
7.7
77
7.8
290
7.9
108
|
Verified
8.2
297
8.1
124
|
Verified
8.2
293
8.0
137
|
Verified
8.4
305
8.3
125
|
Verified
8.1
290
8.3
117
|
Verified
8.3
294
8.0
101
|
Verified
7.8
284
8.7
119
|
Verified
8.6
308
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.5
23
Analytics
7.6
7
8.2
44
6.9
7
7.8
44
7.4
7
8.0
45
7.6
7
8.3
45
7.9
7
7.8
44
7.4
7
8.1
45
Content Management
8.3
7
8.3
47
8.3
8
8.5
49
7.6
7
8.6
49
Design & Development
8.1
7
8.1
47
7.1
7
8.3
48
8.1
7
8.7
47
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms
8.7
5
7.3
5
8.0
5
7.7
5
8.7
5
8.0
5
8.7
5
8.3
5
7.7
5
7.7
5
Functionality
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Management
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Support
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Publishing
8.1
60
|
Verified
8.6
411
8.6
66
|
Verified
8.2
404
|
Verified
7.5
27
6.3
360
|
Verified
Development
7.9
77
|
Verified
8.3
420
|
Verified
8.6
77
|
Verified
8.3
409
|
Verified
7.5
59
|
Verified
7.6
395
|
Verified
7.7
39
|
Verified
7.5
379
Analytics
7.5
47
|
Verified
7.6
383
7.8
61
|
Verified
8.3
404
Agentic AI - Headless CMS
Not enough data
7.6
38
Agentic AI - Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Contentful and Hygraph are categorized as Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), Headless CMS, and Web Content Management
Unique Categories
Contentful is categorized as WebOps Platforms and Personalization
Hygraph has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Contentful
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hygraph
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Computer Software
11.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.2%
Financial Services
5.9%
Internet
4.9%
Other
58.6%
Computer Software
22.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.1%
Financial Services
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Retail
3.3%
Other
56.1%
Discussions
Can you do dynamic input validation on dropdowns?
1 Comment
GH
You can do dynamic validation on anything, but it would require that you wrap the open source contentful field editors with your own javascript validation...Read more
What is Contentful used for?
1 Comment
D
Managing the content of the application in the cloud whether its Mobile App or Website Read more
What are the benefits of GraphQL?
2 Comments
Official Response from Hygraph
One Endpoint to Rule Them All
With GraphQL as a query language, it is up to your client application to specify the shape of the data it requires from the...Read more
What is GraphQL and how is it different from REST?
1 Comment
Official Response from Hygraph
GraphQL is a data query language and runtime designed and used at Facebook to request and deliver data to mobile and web apps since 2012. It got open-sourced...Read more
Hygraph has no more discussions with answers
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