What Are The Different Types Of CMS?
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TL;DR
The main types of CMS are traditional (monolithic), headless, decoupled, and hybrid. Traditional CMS platforms like WordPress bundle content management with a built-in frontend. Headless CMS platforms like Sanity deliver content via APIs with no built-in frontend. Decoupled CMS separates front and back end but includes both. Hybrid CMS offers both traditional and API delivery options.
Key Takeaways
- Traditional/monolithic: all-in-one (WordPress, Drupal)
- Headless: API-only, no frontend (Sanity, Contentful)
- Decoupled: separate but included frontend
- Hybrid: supports both traditional and API delivery
- Choice depends on team skills and project requirements