Are slow-loading pages and CMS bottlenecks costing you revenue?

Need a content system that scales as fast as your business?

Hire Top Sanity CMS Developers

Work with seasoned Sanity CMS experts to streamline content management, speed up website performance, and deliver digital experiences that engage and convert, without slowing your team down.

High-performance websites built with Sanity’s customizable backend go live quickly and handle heavy traffic effortlessly.

Real-time collaboration and dynamic content updates keep your content workflows smooth and efficient.

With Sanity’s Composable Content Cloud, you can scale faster and make content work across every channel.

Our Sanity Development Services

With over nine years of SaaS experience and a dedicated team of Sanity developers, we help startups, solopreneurs, and enterprises build scalable digital systems powered by Sanity’s Composable Content Cloud.

Custom Content Management System (CMS) Development

We design CMS solutions tailored to your workflow and growth goals using Sanity’s flexible backend. Your content teams can collaborate in real time and manage structured data without developer bottlenecks.

We’ve built Draftly.so, our own AI-powered product, and the website you’re reading now, using the same stack, proving how scalable and efficient Sanity can be for fast-moving teams.

Benefit: Save time, reduce manual work, and scale your content operations effortlessly.

Sanity CMS Migration

Our team makes sure that moving from old CMS platforms is smooth. No data lost, no downtime. We take care of mapping your content, keeping SEO intact, and tuning performance so your site stays stable the whole time.

On a recent project, we got 3,000 pages live, improved SEO across the board, and saw traffic go up. Plus, moving 12,000 visitors over happened without any downtime. That’s how we know our approach scales.

Benefit: Move faster, protect your rankings, and keep your content accessible from day one.

Headless Ecommerce Development

We build fast, scalable, content-driven ecommerce experiences using Sanity and modern frameworks like Next.js. Our approach connects content, products, and personalization seamlessly for smoother customer journeys.

Even enterprise teams like Tata Digital have launched composable ecommerce apps in under 4 months using similar setups. We apply the same engineering precision to help you go live faster and manage everything effortlessly.

Benefit: Deliver richer shopping experiences that convert better and load instantly on any device.

API Development and Integrations

Our custom APIs connect your CMS with apps, online stores, and tools like Stripe, Twilio, and Lemon Squeezy. Everything stays synced on its own, so content looks the same everywhere and publishing gets done way faster.

We also make sure updates happen in real time and complex data flows run smooth without slowing things down.

Benefit: Your team can push most updates instantly without waiting on developers, cut the back-and-forth, and keep everything running even when traffic spikes.

Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)

Deliver personalized, multi-channel experiences with structured content and automation. With Sanity, you can connect content to AI-driven recommendations, manage large-scale updates, and optimize engagement across web, mobile, and apps.

A leading news website publishes 1,000 articles a month with 15,000 products. AI picks the right products for each article automatically. Saves them 80 hours a month, cuts manual work by 30 percent. No extra services, no extra infrastructure.

Benefit: Scale content operations, enhance personalization, and boost user engagement while freeing your teams from repetitive work.

Digital Asset Management

We organize and optimize your media with Sanity’s asset pipeline and CDN delivery. Your teams can update images, videos, and documents quickly while maintaining top performance worldwide.

Sanity automatically generates responsive image sizes and formats, reducing page load times across devices. Version control ensures that previous assets can be restored or reused without manual intervention.

Benefit: Simplify content updates and make sure your media always loads quickly for every user.

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What sets our Sanity Development Services Apart

Experienced Sanity CMS Developers

We know Sanity well because we use it daily. We’ve built enough setups to understand what breaks and what works best. Every project is done around your goals, not ours.

Flexible Engagement Options

Need us for a few months or a long-term project, we fit your needs. We join your team and work like part of it.

You stay in control, no slow approvals holding things back.

Seamless Communication

We believe good communication saves time and stress. So, we keep it simple. Slack for chats, Asana for tasks, and real conversations when needed.

Cost-Effective Solutions

We keep it simple and smart. You get what you need, built clean and strong, without extra costs. We care about getting it right, not making it expensive.

Regular Reporting

You’ll never be left guessing. We send quick updates, share progress, and flag any blockers early. You’ll always know where things stand.

End-to-End Support

After we launch your app or website, we don’t disappear. We keep checking in, making improvements, and helping you grow with zero downtime.

Why Choose Us for Sanity Migrations and Upgrades

Solid Strategy

We don’t start coding right away. First, we understand your business and what you’re trying to achieve, then map the steps to get there.

Functional Data Models

We design data models that make content handling simple. You can update, reuse, or grow content without breaking your setup.

Quality Development

We care about clean code and smooth performance. We test all features thoroughly so you don’t face issues down the line.

Effective Integrations

We make sure Sanity connects well with everything you already use. Your tools work together and your workflows stay simple.

Clear Communication

We keep the conversations going. You’ll always know where things stand and what’s next on the list.

Proven Track Record

We’ve worked with Sanity CMS on real projects, including our own site, so we know how to make it work.

What Our Clients Say About Us

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Sanity CMS Developer Hiring Costs [Monthly Basis]

Hire Resource (Part-Time)

Great for building web or mobile app products with a limited budget and fixed scope.

Works best for founders/teams looking for additional brains when on cost constraints.

Hire dedicated developers for frontend (web/ mobile app) or backend.

  • Includes 10 work days per month (80 hours)

  • Dedicated project coordinator

  • Full support of other senior team members when required

  • Choice of adding or using frontend, backend, or design resources when required

Starts at USD 2400

Hire Resource (Full-Time)

Suitable for standard projects with a focus on building web or mobile app products faster and within predictable costs.

Works best for founders/teams/agencies looking for a focused output on an ongoing basis.

Hire dedicated developers for frontend (web/ mobile app) or backend.

  • Includes 20 work days per month (160 hours)

  • Dedicated project coordinator

  • Full support of other senior team members when required

  • Choice of adding or using frontend, backend, or design resources when required

Starts at USD 4800

Dedicated Development Team

Suitable for non-tech founders/agencies/SMBs with a bigger roadmap and evolving project needs.

Works best when you can define business goals and timelines and let the team drive the execution.

Hire a dedicated software development team (mix of frontend, backend, design, and testing resources)

  • Includes 20 work days per month (160 hours) per resource

  • Dedicated project manager

  • Full support of other senior team members when required

  • Choice of adding or using frontend, backend, or design resources when required

Starts at USD 15000

Sanity CMS Development Costs [Project Basis]

Minimum Viable Product

Good enough to get you started with early adopters and investors. We’ll help you create a basic but lovable version (MVP) so you can launch quickly.

  • Mobile app and/or web app, AI development

  • Clearly defined project scope and timeline

  • 1-2 core features

  • Simple design

  • Turnaround time: 1-2 months (6-8 weeks)

USD 10000 - 20000

Full-Featured Product

Get a full-featured market-ready digital product that is very well-designed and ready to scale.

  • iOS, Android app, and web app, AI development

  • Tentatively defined scope

  • Multiple core features

  • Custom design

  • 3rd Party integrations

  • Turnaround time : 3-4 months (12-14 weeks)

USD 20,000 - 40,000

Innovative Tech Product

Find the solution to something that needs deeper problem validations or out-of-the-box design experience. Think of AR, VR, AI, next-gen tech, or designing something incredibly sexy.

  • Multi-Platform apps, AI development

  • Highly complex business requirements or problem-solving

  • Bottom-up new designs with engaging animations

  • AR, VR, AI, or anything in deep tech

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Industries We Serve

MarTech

We create marketing tools that kill off repetitive tasks. You get to work on creative ideas and growth instead of mundane, time-draining work.

HealthTech

We care about building apps that help real people. Doctors, patients, clinics, all in one flow that makes healthcare less of a headache.

Media & Communication

Our team builds media apps that keep people talking, watching, and sharing. Social, live, or on-demand apps, we make it happen.

Loyalty Apps

We build loyalty apps that help you say thanks to your customers with easy rewards. Loyalty feels fun, not forced, and engagement spikes too.

Digital Commerce

Your store deserves better tech. We help you build clean and modern eCommerce setups that are ready to scale.

Hospitality

We build hospitality apps that bring customer experiences online with bookings, menus, feedback, loyalty, and real-time updates in one simple flow.

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Contact Us

Tell us about your idea! Just fill out the contact form below with a few project details, and we’ll reach out to you.

Discovery Call

Next, we get on a discovery call to understand your goals, explore the potential of your idea, and answer your initial questions.

Get a Cost Estimate

Once we have the details, based on the project requirements, we’ll share a clear proposal with budget, timeline estimates.

Project Kickoff

Once the project is signed, we assemble a team of Sanity CMS developers from a range of disciplines tailored to your needs to kick-start your project.

Ready to build something amazing?

Generative AI, voice AI, automation, SaaS — whatever you're building, we'll help you launch and stay with you long after.

We're not just another AI company chasing buzzwords. We design, build, and scale AI-powered products while standing behind every line of code.

Clients choose us not only for our expertise but because we stay available, communicate clearly, and treat their success as our own.

FAQs

  • What is Sanity, and how is it different from other CMS platforms?

    Sanity is a flexible, headless content management system (CMS) designed to provide developers and content creators with a modern and efficient way to manage content. Unlike traditional CMS platforms, Sanity decouples the content from the presentation, allowing developers to deliver content across multiple platforms, such as websites, mobile apps, or IoT devices. Here's how Sanity stands out:

    1. Real-time Collaboration

    Sanity offers real-time collaboration, similar to tools like Google Docs. Teams can work together on content without versioning conflicts, making it ideal for dynamic workflows.

    2. Customizable Content Models

    With Sanity, content structures are fully customizable through code. This flexibility ensures that the CMS adapts to your unique needs, unlike some traditional platforms with fixed templates.

    3. Headless Architecture

    Sanity’s headless nature allows you to deliver content via APIs. This makes it platform-agnostic, enabling seamless integration with various front-end frameworks like React, Next.js, or Vue.js.

    4. Powerful Content Studio

    Sanity Studio is open-source and can be tailored to your preferences, ensuring a user-friendly and efficient content management experience.

    5. Scalability and Performance

    Thanks to its cloud infrastructure and real-time data streaming, Sanity handles large volumes of content and user traffic effortlessly.

    6. Rich Ecosystem and APIs

    Sanity provides robust APIs and integrations, allowing developers to build and scale content-rich applications efficiently.

    By choosing Sanity, businesses gain a future-proof CMS with unparalleled customization, scalability, and speed—ideal for modern, multi-platform content delivery.

  • Should I use a headless CMS or traditional CMS?

    It depends on the scale and flexibility you need. A traditional CMS is ideal if you have a simple, single-platform site.

    But if you need to manage content across multiple platforms, websites, apps, kiosks, etc. A headless CMS like Sanity offers far more flexibility and scalability. Headless CMS allows your content to be used anywhere, providing the versatility modern businesses need.

  • What is the Sanity Studio?

    Sanity Studio is an open-source editing environment for managing content on the Sanity platform. Built with React, it is designed to be flexible and customizable to meet the unique needs of your business.

    Features of Sanity Studio:

    • Customizable Interface: The Studio can be tailored to fit your exact requirements.

    • Real-time Collaboration: Allows teams to edit content simultaneously.

    • Integration Capabilities: You can integrate tools like Google Analytics or create newsletters directly within the Studio.

    This gives your content managers full control over how content is created, edited, and optimized.

  • Can Sanity handle large-scale content projects like programmatic SEO (pSEO)?

    Yes, Sanity is an excellent choice for large-scale content projects, including programmatic SEO. Its flexible content structure and powerful APIs allow you to efficiently create, manage, and optimize thousands of pages while maintaining high performance and SEO best practices.

  • How easy is it to integrate Sanity with my existing tools and systems?

    Sanity is designed for seamless integration. Its robust API and extensive library of plugins make it easy to connect with various tools, including front-end frameworks, analytics platforms, e-commerce solutions, and more, ensuring a smooth workflow across your digital ecosystem.

  • Does Sanity CMS have eCommerce functionality?

    Yes, Sanity excels at eCommerce too! Many well-known brands rely on it to power their online sales. Sanity integrates easily with eCommerce platforms like Shopify, making it a great choice for building your eCommerce platform. In fact, Shopify has even invested in Sanity and launched an app specifically for its headless commerce framework, Hydrogen.

  • Is Sanity suitable for SEO?

    Sanity CMS is highly effective for SEO due to its flexibility and capabilities. Here's a breakdown:

    • Customizable Meta Tags and Schema Markup: Sanity allows developers to define meta tags and schema to optimize content for search engines.

    • Automatic Sitemaps: Although Sanity doesn’t generate sitemaps out of the box, you can implement this functionality through tools or custom logic within your deployment pipeline.

    • Programmatic SEO: Sanity’s content modeling and APIs enable scaling large numbers of pages quickly, which is a core aspect of programmatic SEO.

    The key is how you configure and implement these features. Sanity provides the flexibility, but you may need to integrate it with frameworks like Next.js or Gatsby to unlock the full SEO potential.

  • Does Sanity backup my data?

    Sanity takes data safety seriously. You can schedule backups of your data from daily to hourly, and store them on your preferred platform like AWS S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more. This flexibility ensures your content is always safe and easily recoverable when needed.

  • Is content encrypted in Sanity?

    Yes, content in Sanity is protected with end-to-end encryption. It also provides customizable user access controls, ensuring that only the right people can view or edit your content. This ensures both security and collaboration within your team.

  • Can I self-host Sanity?

    While Sanity Studio (the frontend) can be self-hosted wherever you choose, Sanity’s Content Lake (the backend) is a cloud-based service hosted by Sanity on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This ensures that your data is securely stored and readily accessible, but the backend itself cannot be self-hosted.

    Contact us for further questions or assistance.

  • Is Sanity secure?

    Sanity offers top-notch security to ensure your content is protected.

    • SSL Encryption: Ensures your data is secure both in transit and at rest.

    • Customizable Permissions: You control who can access and edit your content.

    • Industry Standards Compliance: Sanity adheres to standards like GDPR.

    With these robust security features, Sanity ensures both safety and flexibility for your business.

  • What is the difference between Contentful and Sanity?

    The key differences between Contentful and Sanity lie in their approach to content management, flexibility, and customization options. Here's a comparison:

    1. Customization & Flexibility:

    • Sanity: Highly customizable with full control over content modeling. Ideal for developers who need complete flexibility.

    • Contentful: While user-friendly, it offers less customization compared to Sanity, limiting developers' ability to tailor content structure

    2. Content Modeling:

    • Sanity: Offers dynamic, flexible content modeling, allowing you to adapt to any need.

    • Contentful: Has predefined content types with limited customization options.

    3. Developer Experience:

    • Sanity: API-first approach, open-source studio, and full control over the frontend, giving developers more freedom to craft custom solutions.

    • Contentful: While API-driven, its developer flexibility is not as robust as Sanity's.

    4. User Interface:

    • Sanity: Offers a customizable UI through Sanity Studio, providing a tailored editing experience.

    • Contentful: Has a user-friendly interface but lacks the customization options available in Sanity for a personalized experience.

    5. Pricing:

    • Sanity: More flexible pricing with a generous free tier and a pay-as-you-go model, making it ideal for growing businesses.

    • Contentful: Pricing can be more expensive as usage scales, making Sanity a more cost-effective choice.

    1. Integrations:
      • Sanity: Supports a broad range of integrations and enables custom workflows through APIs, making it an excellent choice for complex projects.

      • Contentful: Offers integrations but has fewer options for creating tailored workflows.

    Hence, Sanity stands out for its unmatched customization, flexibility, and developer control, making it the top choice for businesses looking for a scalable, adaptable CMS.

  • Which is better, Strapi or Sanity?

    When comparing Strapi and Sanity, both offer robust headless CMS capabilities, but Sanity has the edge for flexibility, customization, and developer experience.

    1. Customization & Flexibility :
      • Sanity offers full control over content modeling and a highly customizable interface with Sanity Studio , allowing developers to craft the CMS to fit any need.

      • Strapi is also flexible but doesn't provide the same level of customizability, especially in terms of the frontend experience.

    2. Developer-Friendly :
      • Sanity is API-first, enabling developers to build unique solutions and integrate seamlessly with other systems. Its real-time collaboration and content versioning tools make it ideal for teams.

      • Strapi is user-friendly but doesn’t offer the same extensive developer control as Sanity, making it less suited for complex projects.

    3. Pricing & Scalability :
      • Sanity offers a scalable, pay-as-you-go pricing model, making it more adaptable for growing businesses.

    In conclusion, for those seeking complete control and flexibility, Sanity is the better choice.

  • Is Sanity the best CMS?

    Sanity is considered one of the best headless CMS solutions available. In 2024, it earned top ratings on platforms like G2 and has been recognized by Gartner as a leader in the headless CMS category. Its flexibility and scalability make it a top choice for businesses with complex content needs.

    Check out our portfolio for success stories or contact us to find out if Sanity is the right fit for your business.

  • Is Sanity free?

    Sanity offers a generous free tier that includes two user roles, unlimited content types and locales, real-time content database, live previews, and visual editing tools. As your needs grow, you can scale up with pay-as-you-go options or select a paid plan for additional features.

  • What is the typical timeline for Sanity migrations or upgrades?

    The typical timeline for Sanity migrations or upgrades is approximately 12 to 14 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.

  • What factors affect the cost of Sanity migrations or upgrades?

    Several factors affect the cost of Sanity migrations or upgrades:

    1. Complexity of the Project : The size and complexity of the current system and the scope of changes required.
    2. Customization Needs : The level of customization and specific features needed in the Sanity implementation.
    3. Content Volume : The amount of content that needs to be migrated or managed.
    4. Third-Party Integrations : The need for integrating with third-party tools or APIs, which can impact development time and cost.
    5. Project Timeline : Tight deadlines or specific launch dates may affect the overall cost due to increased urgency.
    6. Team Size : The number of developers and specialists required for the migration or upgrade process.
    7. Ongoing Support and Maintenance : The level of support and post-deployment maintenance needed will also influence costs.