What sets these CMSs apart?
If we think of Sanity and WordPress as cars, we could say that Sanity is the electric car – modern, efficient and easy to use, but you need specialists to repair or customize it. WordPress is the gasoline car – perhaps not as modern, but easy to adjust and customize for “hobby mechanics.”
Sanity is best for you if:
- You have a lot of content that needs to be managed effectively.
- You want a lightning-fast, customized solution.
- You work with a professional partner who can handle the setup.
WordPress is a better choice if:
- You have a smaller budget and need something simple and straightforward.
- You want access to many plugins to extend functionality.
- You will do most of it yourself, without too much technical assistance.
Also read: What is Sanity CMS and why should you choose it?
What are the benefits of Sanity?
Sanity is a CMS that makes it easier to create, edit, and manage the content on a website without you having to be a technical expert. It is a website publishing solution that makes working with content easy.
- Ease of use: Perfect for managing large amounts of content and the editor control panel is significantly easier to work in.
- Better modular experience: With Sanity, you get both visual and modular editing that can easily reuse content across the page.
- Customization : Build a solution that fits your business, down to the smallest detail.
- Scalability : You get a flexible solution that can replace individual parts and expand with all the functionality you need.
- Real-time collaboration : Multiple editors can work on the same content at the same time, much like in Google Docs.
- Maintenance and stability : The code base requires maintenance, but there are significantly fewer bugs and headaches and things that just "fall apart" than in WordPress. Requires more developer expertise, but less headaches for the customer.
- Performance and security : Faster websites and safer structure through the headless approach.
Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of Sanity here.
What are the advantages of WordPress?
WordPress is a familiar CMS to many, and for good reason. The platform is both flexible and accessible, making it a popular choice for both small businesses and large organizations.
- Large ecosystem : Thousands of plugins and themes make it easy to customize your website.
- Budget-friendly : WordPress is often more accessible for smaller projects and lower budgets.
- DIY-friendly : Even those without technical experience can get far with WordPress.
- Available expertise : Many developers and agencies work with WordPress, so it's easy to find help.
Read more about : What is WordPress, and why should you use it?
What is the difference between headless and traditional CMS?
The biggest difference between Sanity and WordPress lies in the approach to how content is managed. Sanity is what we call a headless CMS , while WordPress traditionally is not.
Headless CMS (Sanity) :
In a headless CMS like Sanity, the backend and frontend are separated. You can build your website exactly the way you want, without being locked into specific templates or layouts. This results in faster pages, better security, and more flexibility.
- Faster websites: Perfect for SEO and conversions.
- Better security : Backend and frontend are separated, reducing the risk of attacks.
- Flexibility : You can tailor the solution to your needs, without limitations from templates or themes.
Traditional CMS (WordPress) :
WordPress is more of an all-in-one solution, with both the backend and frontend tightly integrated. This makes it easier to get started, but limits you more if you want customisation.
Read more about : 4 benefits of headless CMS
Budget and availability
If you're on a tight budget, WordPress may be a more realistic choice. There are many semi-professional agencies that can deliver a WordPress site for 30,000–100,000 kroner. For Sanity, the threshold is higher; it's rare to find competent developers who can deliver something of the same level for under 100,000 kroner. But if your budget is over 100,000 kroner, the difference evens out, and the choice should be more about functionality than cost.
Conclusion
If you want a solution that's modern and fast, and you have someone to help you set it up, then Sanity is a great choice. If you like to tinker a bit yourself or are on a tight budget, WordPress could be right up your alley.
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