Software · head to head
AB Tasty vs Contentful
The short version
- Only Contentful has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: AB Tasty pricing is not published and requires a demo or a sales conversation; Contentful pricing model with content type limits (48) forces full tier upgrades
- They diverge on capability: AB Tasty covers A/B testing, Contentful covers Content modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AB Tasty and Contentful actually diverge.
| Attribute | AB Tasty | Contentful |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €500/month | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in AB Tasty
- A/B testing
- Multivariate testing
- Personalization
- Visual editor
- Google Analytics
- Salesforce
- SSL encryption
- Cloud deployment
Only in Contentful
- Content modeling
- RESTful APIs
- GraphQL API
- Webhooks
- Rich text editor
- Asset management
- Multi-language support
- Version control
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AB Tasty
- A/B and multivariate testing on web and mobilenot Contentful
- Feature flagging and progressive rolloutsnot Contentful
- Personalising content for identified and anonymous visitorsnot Contentful
- Search, recommendations and merchandising for ecommercenot Contentful
- Conversion optimisation experiments across channelsnot Contentful
Contentful
- Website content managementnot AB Tasty
- Mobile app contentnot AB Tasty
- E-commerce catalogsnot AB Tasty
- Multi-channel publishingnot AB Tasty
- Digital experiencesnot AB Tasty
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AB Tasty
- Pricing is not published and requires a demo or a sales conversation
Contentful
- Pricing model with content type limits (48) forces full tier upgrades
- Limited GraphQL mutations for content management complexity
- Requires significant technical expertise and developer dependency
- Uncertainty following Salesforce acquisition announcement in June 2026
Pricing, plan by plan
AB Tasty
€500/month- Standard$500/month
- A/B testing
- Basic personalization
- Analytics
Contentful
Free- FreeFree
- 10 users
- 100K API calls per month
- 1 Space
- Team$489/month
- Higher usage limits
- Additional collaboration features
- Professional support
Which should you pick?
Choose Contentful if
- You need content modeling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want restful apis.
Questions people ask
- Is AB Tasty or Contentful better?
- Neither clearly leads. AB Tasty starts at €500/month and Contentful at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AB Tasty or Contentful?
- Contentful has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €500/month for AB Tasty and Free for Contentful.
- Does AB Tasty or Contentful run on more platforms?
- AB Tasty runs on Web. Contentful runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Contentful for free?
- Yes. Contentful has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AB Tasty starts at €500/month.
- What is AB Tasty best used for?
- AB Tasty is most often used for a/b and multivariate testing on web and mobile, feature flagging and progressive rollouts, personalising content for identified and anonymous visitors, search, recommendations and merchandising for ecommerce. Of those, a/b and multivariate testing on web and mobile and feature flagging and progressive rollouts are not what Contentful is typically brought in for.
- What can AB Tasty do that Contentful cannot?
- AB Tasty covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Personalization, Visual editor. Contentful covers Content modeling, RESTful APIs, GraphQL API, Webhooks.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Contentful: Does Contentful offer a free tier?
Yes, Contentful has a Free tier with 10 users, 100K API calls per month, and support for 1 Space. This is suitable for small projects and proof-of-concept work.
SourceContentful: What is the difference between Contentful and traditional CMS platforms?
Contentful is a headless CMS that decouples content from presentation, allowing you to deliver the same content across websites, mobile apps, IoT devices, and voice assistants without duplication.
SourceContentful: How does Contentful handle multi-locale content?
Contentful supports multi-locale content, though multi-locale costs must be negotiated upfront depending on your pricing tier and requirements.
SourceContentful: Does Contentful integrate with e-commerce platforms?
Yes, Contentful partners with Commerce Layer, an API-first commerce platform, to enable enterprise-grade e-commerce experiences alongside headless CMS capabilities.
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