DatoCMS

Headless CMS with GraphQL delivery and a built-in image pipeline.

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Websitedatocms.com

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ABOUT

What is DatoCMS?

DatoCMS is a headless CMS with a GraphQL-native API and a built-in image transformation pipeline powered by Imgix. It focuses on developer productivity with a modern admin UI, real-time previews and structured content modeling.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

What you should know

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GraphQL-native APIDatoCMS was built around GraphQL from day one, delivering exactly the data you need with minimal over-fetching and a self-documenting schema.

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Built-in image CDNThe integrated Imgix pipeline automatically transforms, optimizes and caches images at the edge, removing the need for a separate image service.

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Record limits on free tierThe free tier caps at 300 records, which works for small projects but may require upgrading sooner than expected for content-heavy sites.

Smaller plugin ecosystemThe marketplace has fewer extensions compared to Contentful or WordPress. Complex custom functionality may require building from scratch.

COMMUNITY

From the forums

Users on r/webdev praise DatoCMS for its clean GraphQL API, generous free tier and the built-in image CDN. Some developers note that the plugin ecosystem is smaller than Contentful's and that advanced workflows may require custom extensions.

— Community sentiment · Reddit

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Does DatoCMS support multi-language content?＋

Yes, DatoCMS has built-in i18n support with locale-specific fields, fallback chains and a unified GraphQL query structure for multi-language content delivery.

Can I migrate from another CMS to DatoCMS?＋

DatoCMS provides import APIs and a CLI tool for content migration. The process depends on the source system, but the structured content model makes mapping straightforward.