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Feature	Decap CMS
STOA Rating	5.0
Description	Open-source Git-based CMS for static site generators (formerly Netlify CMS).
Strengths	•Completely free and open-source with no licensing costs •Lets non-technical staff edit content without touching code •Works with popular static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, and Gatsby •Git-based workflow means all content changes are version-controlled and reversible
Weaknesses	•Requires a developer to set up and maintain — not a DIY tool for most small business owners •Limited built-in features compared to full CMS platforms like WordPress •Community support only — no official paid support option •Best suited for static sites, which rules out many dynamic website needs
Key Features	•Adds a web-based content editing interface to static websites •Stores all content directly in your Git repository alongside your code •Allows non-developers to create, edit, and publish content without coding •Integrates with static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, and Next.js •Self-hosted and free with no vendor lock-in
Pricing	Free tier available Free Tier
Best For	All industries
AI Features	None
Categories	Build & ConnectCreate & Publish Content
STOA Verdict	Decap CMS is best for small businesses that already have a developer on staff and want a free, open-source way to manage content on a static website. The biggest plus is that it costs nothing and gives non-technical team members a simple editing interface without touching code. The catch is that setup requires real developer knowledge, so if you don't have that in-house, you'll spend money on setup that could have gone toward a simpler paid tool.
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Decap CMS

5.0

Open-source Git-based CMS for static site generators (formerly Netlify CMS).

Strengths

•Completely free and open-source with no licensing costs
•Lets non-technical staff edit content without touching code
•Works with popular static site generators like Hugo, Jekyll, and Gatsby
•Git-based workflow means all content changes are version-controlled and reversible

Weaknesses

•Requires a developer to set up and maintain — not a DIY tool for most small business owners
•Limited built-in features compared to full CMS platforms like WordPress
•Community support only — no official paid support option
•Best suited for static sites, which rules out many dynamic website needs

Key Features

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