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Gentics Mesh
Gentics Mesh · Vienna, Austria and Bern, Switzerland
What it is
Gentics Mesh is an open-source, API-first CMS for managing content through HTTP APIs. It provides REST and GraphQL interfaces, although GraphQL currently supports read-only operations. Hierarchical content trees can generate navigation menus, breadcrumbs and URLs. The REST API supports multilingual content, while the platform includes user and permission management, content preview, Elasticsearch search and image resizing or cropping for PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF and WebP files. GraphQL filtering can operate independently of Elasticsearch. Authentication options include login, API tokens, OAuth2 and anonymous access; passwords use bcrypt hashes. Deployment documentation covers Docker, AWS Elastic Container Service and Linux systemd. MariaDB is the default database, with premium connectors for Microsoft SQL Server 2019+, Oracle 19+ and PostgreSQL 14.4+. The open-source edition is Apache 2.0 licensed at no cost. Commercial plugins and extended SQL storage require a valid license.
For and against
For
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Hierarchical content with generated navigation
- Multilingual content support
- Image resizing and cropping
- Apache 2.0 open-source edition
Against
- GraphQL operations are currently read-only
- Premium connectors require a license
- MariaDB is the default database
The verdict
Gentics Mesh provides broad content, media, search and authentication capabilities through REST and GraphQL. Its open-source core is free, while commercial plugins, extended SQL storage and maintenance options require paid licensing.
Who it suits
Gentics Mesh suits developers building websites, IoT applications, mobile apps, smart devices or digital signage. It is aimed at teams wanting multilingual, API-delivered content with configurable permissions.
Plans and prices
Open-source edition
Apache 2.0 licensed; available as open-source software
Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Premium features
Commercial plugins and extended SQL storage require a valid Gentics license
Read 11 Oct 2026 · gentics.com
On the record
- APIs
- The product provides REST and GraphQL APIs; the GraphQL API currently supports read-only operations.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- API types
- bothgentics.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Asset transformations
- Yesgentics.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Authentication options
- Authentication options include login, API tokens, OAuth2 and anonymous access.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Content features
- Content can be organized in hierarchical trees that support automatically generated navigation menus, breadcrumbs and URLs.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Database support
- MariaDB is the default relational database; premium database connectors support Microsoft SQL Server 2019+, Oracle 19+ and PostgreSQL 14.4+.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The documentation describes Docker, AWS Elastic Container Service and Linux systemd deployment options.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product supports OAuth2/OIDC authentication, and a premium Keycloak plugin adds Keycloak or Red Hat SSO integration support.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Gentics Mesh as an open-source headless CMS for developers and positions it for building websites, IoT applications, mobile apps, smart devices and digital signage.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Languages and permissions
- The REST API supports multilingual content, and the product provides user and permission management.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Content localization
- Yesgentics.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Maintenance
- Long-term support releases are available to Product Maintenance subscribers and contain bug fixes and security updates without new features.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Media
- The product supports file uploads and image resizing or cropping for PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF and WebP images.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Content preview
- Yesgentics.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Product
- Gentics Mesh is a headless or API-first CMS that provides HTTP APIs for accessing and managing content.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Role permissions
- customgentics.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Search
- Gentics Mesh provides content search with Elasticsearch; GraphQL filtering can also be used independently of Elasticsearch.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- User passwords are stored as bcrypt hashes, and the REST and GraphQL APIs use Gentics Mesh authentication.gentics.com · read 11 Oct 2026
