Sanity

Introduction :
Sanity is a headless content management system that was launched in 2017. It is known for its flexibility, scalability, and user-friendly interface. Sanity is an open-source platform that has gained popularity among developers and content creators for its customizable content models, real-time collaboration features, and seamless integrations with other tools and services. Its modern approach to content management makes it a preferred choice for projects requiring dynamic and interactive content.
Advantages :
  • Easy to use interface for beginners
  • Wide range of customizable themes available
  • Strong community support for troubleshooting
  • Regular updates and improvements for security
  • Integration with various third-party tools and plugins
Disadvantages :
  • Limited customization options
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Lack of built-in features compared to others
  • Limited support and community resources
  • Not ideal for complex or large websites
Website users : Approximately 35% of websites
A significant portion of websites utilize this platform, making it a popular choice among content management systems.
๐ŸŸข Difficulty : Easy.
Sanity offers a user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation, making it easy for beginners to get started without the need for advanced technical skills.
Year launched : 2015
Sanity was launched in 2015, positioning it as a relatively newer platform compared to others in the content management system market.
Official website : https://www.sanity.io/


Commercial details

๐ŸŸก Open source : Partially.
Sanity is partially open source, with the core platform being open but some features and plugins being proprietary.
๐ŸŸข Free option : Yes.
Sanity offers a free option with limited features, suitable for small projects or personal use. It is a hosted platform.
๐ŸŸข Paid option : Yes.
Sanity offers a paid option for additional features and support, providing users with more customization and assistance for their content management needs.


Platform details

๐ŸŸข Hosted : Yes.
Sanity offers a hosted option for users, providing convenience and ease of use without the need for self-hosting.
๐ŸŸข Self host : Yes.
Self-hosting option available through third-party vendors, offering flexibility and control over server environment and data management.
๐ŸŸก Headless CMS : Supported via plugin.
Sanity does not natively support headless features but can be integrated with headless capabilities through plugins and APIs.
๐ŸŸก Static content generation : Supported via plugin.
Static content generation is possible in Sanity through the use of plugins, offering flexibility and customization options.


Key features

๐ŸŸก Content management : Supported via plugin.
Sanity offers robust content management capabilities through plugins, but may require additional customization for comprehensive content management needs.
๐ŸŸก Blogging : Supported via plugin.
Sanity can be used for blogging with the help of third-party plugins, offering flexibility and customization options for bloggers.
๐ŸŸก E-commerce : Supported via plugin.
Sanity can be used for e-commerce with the help of third-party plugins, offering flexibility and customization options for online stores.
๐ŸŸก Community forum : Supported via plugin.
Sanity can be used for community forums with the help of third-party plugins, offering decent functionality but not as robust as native forum platforms.
๐ŸŸก Content subscription : Supported via plugin.
Supports content subscriptions and paywalls through third-party plugins, offering flexibility and customization options for monetizing content.


Other features

๐ŸŸก Multi-site : Supported via plugin.
Supports multi-site via popular third-party plugins, offering flexibility and scalability for managing multiple sites efficiently.
๐ŸŸก Multi-language : Supported via plugin.
Sanity does not support multi-language natively but can be enhanced with popular plugins/extensions for multi-language capabilities.
๐ŸŸก XML Sitemaps : Supported via plugin.
Support for XML sitemaps can be added through popular third-party plugins or extensions, enhancing the platform's functionality.