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Contentful vs June

Contentful logo

Contentful

Software

The content platform for the digital-first era

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Free
Rated
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June logo

June

Software

B2B product analytics

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Contentful pricing model with content type limits (48) forces full tier upgrades; June the pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • They diverge on capability: Contentful covers Content modeling, June covers B2B analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Contentful and June actually diverge.

Attributes where Contentful and June differ
AttributeContentfulJune
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb
Founded20132021

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Contentful

  • Content modeling
  • RESTful APIs
  • GraphQL API
  • Webhooks
  • Rich text editor
  • Asset management
  • Multi-language support
  • Version control

Only in June

  • B2B analytics
  • Account tracking
  • Cohort analysis
  • Dashboards
  • Slack
  • Segment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Both cover

  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Contentful

  • Website content managementnot June
  • Mobile app contentnot June
  • E-commerce catalogsnot June
  • Multi-channel publishingnot June
  • Digital experiencesnot June

June

  • Company-level product analytics for B2B SaaSnot Contentful
  • Spotting churn risk from account usage patternsnot Contentful
  • Pushing product usage data into Salesforce, HubSpot or Attionot Contentful

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

June

  • The pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • There is no startup plan; the vendor states June is a fit for companies with at least $1M of ARR
  • Setup fees are charged separately and the vendor states they vary based on implementation complexity
  • The vendor states June is a poor fit for products with a large user base but low revenue per user

Pricing, plan by plan

Contentful

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 users
    • 100K API calls per month
    • 1 Space
  • Team$489/month
    • Higher usage limits
    • Additional collaboration features
    • Professional support

June

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 user
    • 30 days retention

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.

Choose June if

  • You need b2b analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want account tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Contentful or June better?
Neither clearly leads. Contentful starts at Free and June at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Contentful or June?
Contentful starts at Free and June at Free.
Does Contentful or June run on more platforms?
Contentful runs on Web, API. June runs on Web.
Can I use Contentful for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Contentful best used for?
Contentful is most often used for website content management, mobile app content, e-commerce catalogs, multi-channel publishing. Of those, website content management and mobile app content are not what June is typically brought in for.
What can Contentful do that June cannot?
Contentful covers Content modeling, RESTful APIs, GraphQL API, Webhooks. June covers B2B analytics, Account tracking, Cohort analysis, Dashboards. Both handle GDPR.

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.

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Contentful: 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.

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Contentful: 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.

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Contentful: 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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