Features
- GROQ query language for flexible content retrieval
- Real-time collaborative editing (like Google Docs)
- Customizable Sanity Studio (React-based admin)
- Content Lake with structured content storage
Pros
- Extremely flexible content modeling
- Real-time collaboration built into the editor
- Open-source Studio with full customization
Cons
- GROQ query language has a learning curve
- Pricing based on API usage can be unpredictable
- Self-hosting not available for Content Lake
Overview
Sanity is a composable content platform that provides a real-time collaborative content editing experience with a fully customizable React-based studio (Sanity Studio). Content is stored in the Sanity Content Lake and queried using GROQ, a powerful query language purpose-built for structured content.
Sanity Studio is open-source and highly customizable — you can build custom input components, preview panes, and workflows using React. The platform supports real-time collaboration where multiple editors can work on the same document simultaneously, with Google Docs-like presence indicators.
When to Use
Sanity is ideal when you need a highly customizable content editing experience, real-time collaboration for editorial teams, or flexible content modeling with GROQ’s powerful querying. It’s a favorite for agencies and teams building content-heavy websites.
Getting Started
npm create sanity@latest -- --project-id your-id --dataset productionimport { createClient } from "@sanity/client";
const client = createClient({
projectId: "your-project-id",
dataset: "production",
useCdn: true,
});
const posts = await client.fetch('*[_type == "post"]{ title, slug }');