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Hygraph (formerly GraphCMS) is a federated content platform that unifies content from multiple sources through a single GraphQL API. What makes Hygraph unique is its content federation capabilities - you can connect external APIs, databases, and services into your content graph, creating a unified content hub. The platform provides a powerful content modeling interface with support for components, references, and rich media. Hygraph's native GraphQL API includes advanced features like content localization for 190+ locales, asset transformations, and real-time subscriptions. The platform includes content workflows with approval stages, scheduling, and versioning. With its Remote Sources feature, you can combine your CMS content with data from external systems like e-commerce platforms, CRMs, or custom APIs in a single query. Hygraph excels at complex content scenarios requiring multiple content types, relationships, and integrations. Perfect for enterprises with distributed content architectures, multi-brand organizations, and teams building modern digital experiences that pull from multiple data sources.
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What is Hygraph?
Hygraph (formerly GraphCMS) is a federated content platform that unifies content from multiple sources through a single GraphQL API. What makes Hygraph unique is its content federation capabilities - you can connect external APIs, databases, and services into your content graph, creating a unified content hub. The platform provides a powerful content modeling interface with support for components, references, and rich media. Hygraph's native GraphQL API includes advanced features like content localization for 190+ locales, asset transformations, and real-time subscriptions. The platform includes content workflows with approval stages, scheduling, and versioning. With its Remote Sources feature, you can combine your CMS content with data from external systems like e-commerce platforms, CRMs, or custom APIs in a single query. Hygraph excels at complex content scenarios requiring multiple content types, relationships, and integrations. Perfect for enterprises with distributed content architectures, multi-brand organizations, and teams building modern digital experiences that pull from multiple data sources.
Is Hygraph free to use?
Yes, Hygraph offers a free tier. Free tier + usage-based
What features does Hygraph offer?
Hygraph offers NoSQL database, authentication, file storage, real-time updates, GraphQL API, and more.
Can I self-host Hygraph?
No, Hygraph is a Managed platform and cannot be self-hosted.
What is Hygraph best for?
Hygraph is particularly well-suited for content federation, multi-source content, enterprise, graphql apps.