# Looking for a Hygraph alternative?

## AI agents & MCP: BCMS vs Hygraph

BCMS is built for the agentic era. Connect Cursor, Claude Code, or any MCP client to manage entries, media, and schemas in plain English - with scoped keys and open-source[bcms agent skills](https://www.thebcms.com/agents.md). Hygraph offers AI Assist and AI Agents for localization and publishing automation. BCMS adds MCP, open agent skills, and a content CLI for coding-agent workflows.

See the full setup guide - MCP config, install commands, and copy-paste prompts - on the[BCMS agents page](https://www.thebcms.com/agents.md).

### Summary: 7 Things BCMS can do better than Hygraph

BCMS delivers advanced features out of the box: visual modeling, global search, serverless functions, automatic TypeScript types, widget embedding, nested folders, and multiple starter projects. Hygraph is powerful for enterprise workflows and federated content, but these BCMS capabilities give teams a simpler and faster path without extra setup or external services.

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## What you should know about Hygraph?

Quick answers to the most common questions about Hygraph, explained simply.

### What is Hygraph?

Hygraph is a headless CMS powered by GraphQL. It allows developers to connect multiple content and data sources into one central API and deliver structured content across websites, apps, and digital products.

### What does content federation in Hygpraph mean?

[Content federation](https://www.thebcms.com/blog/content-hub-vs-content-federation.md)in Hygraph means you can connect external APIs and services (like Shopify, HubSpot, or internal databases) and unify them into one GraphQL endpoint. Instead of writing custom middleware or syncing data manually, Hygraph acts as a single hub for all your content and integrations.

### How does Hygraph use GraphQL?

Hygraph automatically generates GraphQL queries based on your content, and you can test them instantly in the built-in GraphQL Playground.

### What is the difference between Hygraph and Strapi?

Hygraph is a cloud-based, GraphQL-first CMS, while Strapi is an open-source, self-hosted CMS. Hygraph focuses on content federation and ease of use, making it a strong[Strapi alternative](https://www.thebcms.com/compare/strapi-alternative.md)for teams that prefer a managed, no-code setup. Strapi, on the other hand, gives developers full backend control and customization through code.

### What are Hygraph pricing plans?

Hygraph has a free plan that includes all core features, such as:

- Up to 3 project users

- Localization and content stages

- Access to API Playground and GraphQL Explorer- Paid plans expand limits on content, API requests, and user roles, making them suitable for enterpise use.

### Hygraph pros and cons?

Pros:

- Fast and flexible GraphQL API

- Automatically generated queries and API Playground

- Remote fields for federating multiple data sources

- Native integrations with Netlify, Vercel, and Gatsby

Cons:

- No REST API (less ideal for teams new to GraphQL)

- Some enterprise features require higher tiers