Sanity
Headless CMS that treats content as structured data
Overview
Sanity approaches content management differently from traditional CMS platforms. Content is stored as structured JSON data in a real-time cloud database, making it accessible through APIs rather than locked into page templates. This headless approach gives developers complete freedom over how content is displayed.
The editing experience, powered by Sanity Studio (an open-source React app), is fully customizable. Build custom editing interfaces that match your content model exactly - not the other way around. This flexibility means editorial teams get workflows designed for their specific needs rather than adapting to a generic CMS interface.
Real-time collaboration is native. Multiple editors can work on the same document simultaneously with conflict resolution built in. Content changes are synced instantly, making Sanity suitable for teams that need to publish fast and collaborate closely.
Key Features
Structured Content
Content stored as portable JSON - not trapped in HTML templates
Sanity Studio
Open-source React editing environment, fully customizable
Real-Time Collaboration
Multiple editors working simultaneously with instant sync
GROQ Query Language
Powerful content query language designed for structured data
Content Lake
Cloud-hosted, globally distributed content API
Image Pipeline
On-the-fly image transformations, cropping, and optimization
Why We Recommend Sanity
Sanity gives us the most flexibility of any CMS for building custom content experiences. When a client's content model does not fit neatly into a blog-and-pages structure, Sanity adapts to the content rather than forcing compromises.