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TinaCMS vs Decap CMS: catalog facts
TinaCMS	Decap CMS
Free Open source under the Apache 2.0 license; TinaCloud is an optional hosted service.	Free Free, open source and self-hosted.
Web, Self-hosted, Command line	Web, Self-hosted
Content stays as files in your Git repository Visual editing with live preview	Content is stored in your own Git repository Live preview editor for non-technical contributors
Requires developer setup in a site project Aimed at Git-based sites rather than standalone use	Needs a static site and Git hosting already set up Setup is aimed at developers
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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