Ponzu is a lightweight CMS focused on simplicity and API-based content delivery. Built with performance in mind, it’s often used in projects where content needs to be served quickly through a headless CMS architecture.
Working with Ponzu CMS
Headless CMS development and customization
We set up Ponzu as a headless CMS with content models designed for speed and clarity. APIs are structured to serve frontend applications, mobile apps, or internal systems without unnecessary complexity.
SEO structure and long-term support
Although Ponzu is API-driven, content is prepared for SEO-friendly rendering on the frontend. We also support migrations from heavier CMS platforms and help maintain clean content structures as projects evolve.
Ponzu fits startups, custom web applications, and lightweight content platforms that prioritize performance. Let’s build a simple and fast CMS backend around Ponzu.
Ponzu Overview
Ponzu Key Features
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Self hosted | ✅ |
| Data driven | ✅ |
| Free | ✅ |
| Git based | ❌ |
| Saas | ❌ |
| Cloud | ✅ |
| Cloud based | ❌ |
| Localization multilingual | ❌ |
| Open source | ✅ |
| Graphql | ❌ |
| Page builder | ❌ |
| User roles permissions | ✅ |
| Content scheduling | ❌ |
| Webhooks | ✅ |
| Media library | ✅ |
| Dark mode | ❌ |
| Customizable api | ✅ |
| In app marketplace | ❌ |
| Sso enterprise | ❌ |
Ponzu Tech Stack
| Tech Stack | |
|---|---|
| Backend: | Go |
| Database: | BoltDB (embedded) |
| API: | REST API |
| Frontend Friendly: |
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Ponzu GitHub Statistics
| Repository: | https://github.com/ponzu-cms/ponzu |
| Stars: | ⭐ 5600 |
| Open PRs: | 5 |
| Open Issues: | 40 |
Ponzu Use cases
- API-first web applications
- Lightweight CMS for mobile apps
- Internal dashboards and tools
- JAMstack content services
- Prototypes and backend MVPs
Ponzu Integrations
- AWS S3
- Cloudinary
- Zapier (via webhooks)
- Custom Go modules
Ponzu Authentication methods
- Email & Password
- API token authentication
Ponzu Security features
- Role-based management
- API key restrictions
- CORS configuration
Ponzu Testing tools
- REST API Playground
- Postman Collections
- Go test suite
Ponzu Localization
- Enabled: False
- Interface:
- Content Translations: False
Ponzu Analytics
- Built-in: False
- Integrations:
- Google Analytics (frontend)
- Segment
- Custom tracking via API
Ponzu Versioning
Ponzu Additional Info
- License: BSD-3
- Status: archived
- Pricing: Free Plan – True, Paid From – , View Pricing
- Content Modeling UI: Code-first content modeling using Go structs
Ponzu Screenshots
Ponzu Resources
Page Updated: 2025-12-19






