Cosmic Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and cheaper alternatives compared

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4 plans tracked·Updated Jul 2026

Is Cosmic worth the price?

70/10

Cosmic's pricing is on the higher side compared to some headless CMS providers, especially for the Starter tier at $299/month.

The Free tier is generous for small projects, offering substantial AI tokens and API requests. The Pro tier at $499/month offers a significant jump in resources, making it suitable for growing businesses with higher demands.

Pricing Plans

Free Trial

Free

$0 / month

1 Bucket
2 Team members
1,000 Objects
300k AI tokens/mo
2 AI Agents (manual only)
10k API requests (non-cached) per month
100k API requests (cached) per month
50GB API bandwidth per month

Starter

$299 / month

3 Buckets
5 Team members
20,000 Objects
1.0M AI tokens/mo
5 AI Agents (with scheduling)
25k API requests (non-cached) per month
750k API requests (cached) per month
500GB API bandwidth per month

Pro

$499 / month

5 Buckets
10 Team members
50,000 Objects
3.0M AI tokens/mo
10 AI Agents (with scheduling)
150k API requests (non-cached) per month
3M API requests (cached) per month
2TB API bandwidth per month

Enterprise

Custom/month

Custom Projects
Custom Buckets
Custom team members
Branded workspace
Custom usage limits
Optional Features: 24/7 support, Single sign on, Enterprise SLA
Custom Object types
Custom Objects

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Hidden Costs & Gotchas

Overage fees not explicitly detailed

Higher tiers lock in AI scheduling

Enterprise features require custom quotes

Which Plan Do You Need?

Small projects with AI needs

Growing teams needing robust CMS

Enterprises with custom requirements

How Cosmic Compares to Competitors

Compared to Contentful, which offers a free tier and then jumps to a paid tier around $489/month for similar features, Cosmic's Starter at $299/month is more accessible for mid-sized teams. However, compared to Strapi, which has a more generous self-hosted free option and paid tiers starting lower, Cosmic's pricing is generally higher, especially for its AI-powered features.

Cosmic Pricing FAQ

How much does Cosmic cost?

Cosmic starts at $299/month on the Starter plan. It offers 2 paid tiers ranging from $299/month up to $499/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.

Does Cosmic have a free plan?

Yes. Cosmic offers a free plan called "Free". It includes: 1 Bucket, 2 Team members, 1,000 Objects.

Does Cosmic offer a free trial?

Yes, Cosmic offers a free trial. No credit card is typically required to start the trial, though this may vary.

What is the cheapest Cosmic paid plan?

The cheapest paid plan for Cosmic is "Starter" at $299/month. Key features include: 3 Buckets, 5 Team members, 20,000 Objects.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Cosmic?

Yes. Popular alternatives to Cosmic include Strapi, Payload, Appwrite, DatoCMS. Free alternatives include Strapi, Payload, Appwrite. Compare them side-by-side on Toolradar.