TinaCMS
Open-source headless CMS with Git-backed visual editing
Founded
2019
Starting Price
0
Category
Developer Tools
Last updated March 12, 2026
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
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.
Pricing
Free
0/month
- 2 users included
- Visual editing
- Git-backed content
- Markdown & MDX support
- Community support
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.
