# Looking for a Sanity alternative?

## AI agents & MCP: BCMS vs Sanity

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://thebcms.com/agents.md). Sanity frames content as a governed knowledge layer for AI agents and agentic apps, but does not advertise MCP on its homepage. BCMS ships MCP, skills, and a terminal CLI out of the box.

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

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

BCMS delivers advanced features right out of the box, including visual modeling, multilingual support, nested folders, content statuses, collaborative editing, global search, starter projects, and framework integrations.[Sanity](https://thebcms.com/blog/sanity-migration-bcms.md)offers flexibility and extensibility, but achieving the same functionality often requires custom schemas, plugins, and additional setup.

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## What you should know about Sanity?

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

### What is Sanity?

Sanity is a[headless content management system tool](https://thebcms.com/blog/content-management-system-tools.md)that gives developers and editors full flexibility over how content is modeled, managed, and delivered. It goes beyond a typical CMS by letting you customize workflows, dashboards, and content structures to fit your exact needs.

### What is Sanity Studio?

Sanity Studio is the open-source editing workplace built with React. Developers can fully customize it by defining content models using JavaScript objects from the layout and workflows to the way editors interact with content.

### What are Sanity plugins?

In Sanity, almost everything is a plugin. You can install ready-made plugins for inputs, integrations, and tools, or create your own. Examples include Netlify deployment tools, Algolia search integration, or even fun plugins like a meme generator for the dashboard.

### What are Sanity pricing plans?

- Free Plan: Up to 20 users, unlimited content types/locales, 2 datasets, visual editing, and hosted real-time database.

- Growth Plan: Up to 50 users, roles, comments, scheduling, AI Assist, and higher usage quotas.

- Enterprise Plan: (custom pricing) – advanced roles, SSO, SLAs, dedicated support, retention policies, and enterprise-level scaling.

### Sanity pros and cons?

Pros:

- Extremely customizable and versatile

- Real-time editing with GROQ queries

- Lots of ready-to-use plugins

Cons:

- Requires more maintenance than simpler CMSs

- Higher learning curve for teams without strong dev skills

- Limited built-in GUI for permissions

- Webhook integration can be harder than with competitors

### How does Sanity migration work?

[Sanity migration](https://thebcms.com/blog/sanity-migration-bcms.md)is flexible and relatively simple. You can migrate content into Sanity using its CLI, APIs, or custom scripts, making it easy to move data from other CMSs. At the same time, because Sanity is API-first and content is stored in a structured format, it’s also easy to migrate content out of Sanity if you ever need to switch platforms. This means you’re not locked in and can adapt your stack as your needs grow.