# Hygraph vs KeystoneJS

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** KeystoneJS

| Attribute | Hygraph | KeystoneJS |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 53.6 (71% (medium)) | 62.6 (61% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 9,974 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A GraphQL-native content platform that allows enterprise teams to define and manage structured content models, then distribute the content to websites, apps, portals, and AI-driven systems through API endpoints. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://hygraph.com","question":"What is Hygraph?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hygraph offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://hygraph.com","question":"Is Hygraph free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Hygraph. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://hygraph.com","question":"What platforms does Hygraph support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Hygraph, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://hygraph.com","question":"Can Hygraph be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Hygraph, including Netlify, Gatsby, Vercel, Next.js, React, Vue Storefront and Slack. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://hygraph.com","question":"What does Hygraph integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Hygraph. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Hygraph not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://hygraph.com/blog/hygraph-soc2-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Hygraph have?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A headless CMS for developers that provides a GraphQL API and management UI for content and data. Developers define a schema and get a powerful backend without boilerplate or bootstrapping. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What is KeystoneJS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"KeystoneJS is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"Is KeystoneJS free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"KeystoneJS supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What platforms does KeystoneJS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. KeystoneJS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"Can KeystoneJS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for KeystoneJS, including Cloudinary, Prisma, Apollo Client and OpenTelemetry. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What does KeystoneJS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. KeystoneJS is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone","question":"Is KeystoneJS open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A headless content management system using GraphQL APIs to deliver structured content to websites, apps, portals, and AI systems, with support for multi-region publishing and granular content governance. | A headless CMS for developers that provides a GraphQL API and management UI for content and data. Developers define a schema and get a powerful backend without boilerplate or bootstrapping. |
| features.capabilities | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"multisite":true,"open_source":false,"git_workflow":true,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"deployment_model":"cloud_managed_saas","structured_content":true,"webhooks_event_triggers":true,"graphql_api_native_delivery":true,"real_time_visual_preview_editor":true,"multi_language_localization_i18n":true,"nextjs_gatsby_native_framework_support":true,"visual_content_modeling_schema_builder":true,"granular_role_based_access_control_rbac":true}` | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"git_workflow":true,"headless_api":true,"pricing_model":"open_source_free","self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"deployment_model":"self_hosted_open_source","plugin_ecosystem":"Custom field types and extensible architecture","structured_content":true,"graphql_api_native_delivery":true,"visual_content_modeling_schema_builder":true,"granular_role_based_access_control_rbac":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Netlify"},{"name":"Gatsby"},{"name":"Vercel"},{"name":"Next.js","native":true},{"name":"React","native":true},{"name":"Vue Storefront","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Slack","native":false,"category":"communication","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Cloudinary"},{"name":"Prisma"},{"name":"Apollo Client"},{"name":"OpenTelemetry"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","summary":"Freemium pricing model with scalable tiers for individuals, growing teams, and enterprise applications","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://hygraph.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-03T22:56:46.550Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://keystonejs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T14:26:59.733Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 13 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-31","date":"2026-08-31T04:57:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-31"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-20","date":"2026-08-20T01:10:41Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-20"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-18","date":"2026-08-18T05:59:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-18"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-11","date":"2026-08-11T07:07:11Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-11"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-10","date":"2026-08-10T00:47:02Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-10"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-03","date":"2026-08-03T04:54:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-03"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-31","date":"2026-07-31T07:00:27Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-31"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-28","date":"2026-07-28T00:02:33Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-28"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-21","date":"2026-07-21T04:06:31Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-21"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-01","date":"2026-07-01T02:01:17Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-01"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-03-19","date":"2026-03-20T00:04:21Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-03-19"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-05-06","date":"2025-05-05T23:28:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-05-06"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-05-05","date":"2025-05-05T03:38:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-05-05"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-02-24","date":"2025-02-24T02:39:57Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-02-24"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-11-07","date":"2024-11-07T03:43:43Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-11-07"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-08-28","date":"2024-08-28T11:48:04Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-08-28"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-08-09","date":"2024-08-09T02:23:08Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-08-09"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-30","date":"2024-04-30T06:08:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-30"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-16","date":"2024-04-16T01:47:15Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-16"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-02","date":"2024-04-02T01:56:33Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-02"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type 1","status":"active","auditor":"Barr Advisory"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 5.2 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://hygraph.com/blog/hygraph-soc2-compliance | - |

## Capabilities (CMS Software)

| Capability | Hygraph | KeystoneJS |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| CMS type | Headless / API-first | Headless / API-first |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✗ | ✓ |
| Managed / cloud hosting offered | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Headless API (REST/GraphQL) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Structured content modelling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Localisation / i18n | ✓ | - |
| Content workflow / approvals | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Visual / no-code page builder | - | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / app ecosystem size | - | Custom field types and extensible architecture |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Multi-site / multi-tenant | ✓ | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Git-based / code-first workflow | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:22:10.864Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*