The Difference Between Headless and Decoupled CMS
Headless CMS is a content management system that provides an API for accessing and managing data, but does not provide any type of front-end user interface or display. This means that a headless CMS always need a front-end development team to make sure the content looks good and is delivered the right way.
Decoupled CMS is a headless CMS with extra functionalities such as WYSIWYG editing, templating tools so you don't have to start from scratch and other tools available in traditional CMS.“A decoupled CMS is proactive — it prepares content for presentation and pushes it into a delivery environment. A headless CMS is reactive — it manages content, then just sits and waits for some process to ask for it.”
In this guide, you'll learn:
- What is a headless CMS?
- The difference between headless vs traditional CMS.
- What is a decoupled CMS?
- Headless vs decoupled CMS.
- Things to consider when choosing a headless CMS.
- Headless CMS case studies.
Key Takeaways:
- Headless CMS is an API-first platform, front-end agnostic and future proof.
- Headless CMS is not marketers friendly, required a fragmented tech stack and does not offer content preview
- Decoupled CMS offers the best of both worlds: headless with traditional CMS tools.
- Both type of CMS allow brands to create omnichannel experiences for their customers.
- You can personalize content and experiences for each user.