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Decap CMS vs Sanity: catalog facts
Decap CMS	Sanity
Free Free, open source and self-hosted.	Freemium Free to start building, with paid plans and sales-led options for larger teams.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Content is stored in your own Git repository Live preview editor for non-technical contributors	Content model defined in code Customizable editing studio for non-technical editors
Needs a static site and Git hosting already set up Setup is aimed at developers	Requires developer setup before editors can use it Content is stored on Sanity's hosted platform
Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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