Which is cheaper, Hygraph or Strapi Cloud?

Strapi Cloud is 11.1x cheaper than Hygraph. Hygraph starts at $0/mo, Strapi Cloud starts at $0/mo.

Does Hygraph have a free tier?

Yes, Hygraph offers a free tier with seats: 3, contentEntries: 1000, apiCallsPerMonth: 500000, assetTrafficGB: 100.

Hygraph has significant switching cost. Strapi Cloud has moderate switching cost. Strapi Cloud is easier to switch away from.

Cms

Hygraph

API-first headless CMS with content federation and AI-powered content workflows

Switching Cost: significant

Strapi Cloud

← More affordable

Managed cloud hosting for the Strapi open-source headless CMS

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Hygraph runs about 11.1x what Strapi Cloud charges.

If budget is your primary constraint, Strapi Cloud is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Strapi Cloud is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

11.1x

Strapi Cloud is cheaper by $181/mo

Switching Costs

Strapi Cloud

Lower switching costs for easier migration