TinaCMS

Open-source headless CMS with Git-backed visual editing

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Founded

2019

Starting Price

About TinaCMS

TinaCMS is an open-source, Git-backed headless CMS that lets you visually edit Markdown, MDX, and JSON content directly on your website. It combines the performance of static site generation with an intuitive inline editing experience, making it ideal for developers and content teams who want Git-based version control without sacrificing editorial usability.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Real-time visual editing lets content creators see changes directly on the page without switching between editor and preview
Git-backed architecture provides full version control, audit trails, and easy rollback of any content change
Open-source and free to get started, with no vendor lock-in and full access to the codebase
Excellent developer experience with type-safe content schemas and native Next.js/Astro integration
Non-technical editors can manage content without touching code while developers maintain full control over the codebase
Self-hosting option available for organizations that need to keep content behind their own firewall

Cons

Primarily supports React-based frameworks (Next.js, Gatsby), with limited support for Vue or other ecosystems
Steeper learning curve for teams new to headless CMS concepts and Git-based content workflows
The WYSIWYG markdown editor lacks full HTML support within markdown content
Mobile editing experience is limited as the interface is not optimized for smaller screens
Smaller community compared to established CMS platforms, with limited presence on Stack Overflow and Reddit

Key Features

Visual Editing

Edit content directly on the page with a real-time visual editor that shows changes as you make them.

Git-Backed Content

All content changes are committed to your Git repository, providing full version history and rollback capabilities.

Markdown & MDX Support

Manage content in Markdown, MDX, and JSON formats with a structured content schema you define.

Editorial Workflow

Built-in editorial workflow with content drafts, review stages, and publishing controls for team collaboration.

Framework Integration

Native support for Next.js, Astro, and Vite+React with easy integration into existing projects.

Self-Hosting Option

Deploy TinaCMS on your own infrastructure using the self-hosted backend, or use TinaCloud for a managed experience.

Content Modeling

Define your content schema with a flexible configuration that generates type-safe queries and editing forms.

Media Management

Built-in media manager for uploading and organizing images and other assets within your content.

Open Source Core

Fully open-source under the Apache 2.0 license, with an active community and transparent development on GitHub.

Pricing

Free

0/month

2 users included
Visual editing
Git-backed content
Markdown & MDX support
Community support
TinaCloud hosting

Team

$29/month

3 users included (max 10)
2 roles
Additional users at $9/seat
Everything in Free
Priority community support

Team Plus

$49/month

Everything in Team
Editorial workflow
Content drafts and review
Publishing controls

Business

$299/month

Everything in Team Plus
Advanced editorial workflow
Priority support
Custom roles and permissions
SSO integration

Enterprise

Custom/month

Everything in Business
Self-hosted deployment
Training and onboarding
Custom development
Dedicated support
SLA guarantees

Best For

Developer Documentation Sites

Build and maintain documentation websites where developers control the structure and non-technical writers can edit content visually without Git knowledge.

Marketing & Blog Websites

Create marketing sites and blogs where content teams can visually edit pages and posts while all changes are version-controlled in Git.

Jamstack & Static Sites

Power static site generators with a visual editing layer, combining the performance of pre-built pages with an intuitive content management experience.

Agency Client Projects

Agencies can build client websites with TinaCMS to provide clients a user-friendly editing interface while maintaining developer control over code and deployments.

Enterprise Content Platforms

Large organizations can self-host TinaCMS behind their firewall and manage thousands of pages with editorial workflows, role-based access, and Git-based audit trails.