Features
- Headless CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs
- Composable content modeling
- Multi-locale content management
- Extensible with custom apps and widgets
Pros
- Enterprise-grade reliability and scalability
- Excellent content modeling flexibility
- Strong CDN-backed delivery performance
Cons
- Expensive pricing for growing projects
- Vendor lock-in with proprietary content model
- Rate limits can be restrictive on lower tiers
Overview
Contentful is an enterprise headless CMS that provides a composable content platform for managing and delivering structured content across any channel. Its API-first approach separates content management from presentation, enabling content to be consumed by websites, mobile apps, IoT devices, and more.
Contentful’s content modeling system lets you define custom content types with various field types, references, and validations. Content is delivered through a global CDN via REST or GraphQL APIs, ensuring fast access from anywhere in the world.
When to Use
Contentful is the right choice for enterprise teams that need a proven, scalable headless CMS with multi-locale support. For budget-conscious projects or those needing self-hosting, Strapi, Payload, or Sanity offer compelling alternatives.
Getting Started
npm install contentfulimport { createClient } from "contentful";
const client = createClient({
space: "your-space-id",
accessToken: "your-access-token",
});
const entries = await client.getEntries({ content_type: "blogPost" });