Sanity
Customizable headless CMS with real-time collaboration and structured content
What I Like
- Highly customizable
- Real-time collaboration
- Excellent developer experience
- GROQ query language
- Generous free tier
What Could Be Better
- Steeper learning curve
- Requires development
- Customization takes time
- Less turnkey than competitors
Why Developers Love Sanity
Sanity gives developers complete control over the CMS experience. Customize everything, collaborate in real-time, query with GROQ.
My Experience
Sanity is my headless CMS of choice for development projects. The customization possibilities are endless, real-time editing is impressive, and the content lake architecture is powerful.
What Makes Sanity Special
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Total Customization - Build exactly the studio interface editors need. Custom inputs, validation, previews. The CMS that fits your workflow, not vice versa.
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Real-Time Collaboration - Multiple editors working simultaneously. See changes as they happen. Google Docs-style collaboration for structured content.
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GROQ Query Language - Purpose-built query language for content. Powerful, readable, fast. Query exactly what you need, nothing more.
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Content Lake - Your content in a powerful, queryable data lake. History, revisions, relationships all accessible. Content infrastructure that scales.
Where Sanity Falls Short
Steeper learning curve than turnkey solutions. Requires development time to customize. Less out-of-the-box than competitors. Documentation can overwhelm.
Who Should Use Sanity
- Developer teams wanting customization
- Projects needing unique CMS interfaces
- Teams with real-time collaboration needs
- Anyone who outgrew basic headless CMS
Sanity vs Contentful
| Factor | Sanity | Contentful |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Maximum | Limited |
| Real-time | Excellent | Limited |
| Learning Curve | Steeper | Moderate |
| Enterprise | Growing | Established |
| Best For | Developers | Enterprise |
The Bottom Line
Sanity is the best headless CMS for teams who want complete control. The investment in customization pays off in a CMS that perfectly fits your needs. For turnkey needs, consider Contentful.
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