Does Decap CMS have a paid subscription?

No. Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS) is completely free and open-source software distributed under the MIT License. There are no paid tiers, no account required, and no subscription to cancel.

What do I lose access to when I stop using Decap CMS?

Nothing is 'lost' — since Decap CMS is self-hosted software embedded in your project, removing it simply means your /admin editorial interface disappears. Your underlying content (which lives in your Git repository) remains fully intact.

Are there any refunds available?

No refunds apply because the software itself is free. If you paid for optional professional services through PM TechHub (decap@p-m.si), any refund terms would be governed by the service contract you signed with them directly.

Can I reactivate or reinstall Decap CMS later?

Yes, at any time. Since it is open-source software, you can reinstall it by adding the /admin files and config back to your project. Visit https://decapcms.org to get started again.

Will my content be deleted if I remove Decap CMS?

No. Decap CMS uses a Git-based approach, so all your content is stored in your repository. Removing the CMS software does not affect your content files in any way.

I was paying for 'Netlify CMS' — is that the same thing?

Decap CMS was formerly known as Netlify CMS but was donated to the community and rebranded in February 2023. If you have a Netlify hosting account with billing, that is a separate Netlify product — cancel it via app.netlify.com under User settings.

How to Cancel Decap CMS (Netlify CMS) (2026)

Decap CMS (Netlify CMS) plans start from $0.00/month. Follow our 4-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 2 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: April 2026

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Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS) is 100% free and open-source software (MIT License). It has no paid tiers, no account registration, and no SaaS dashboard. There is nothing to cancel in the traditional sense.

Remove Decap CMS from your project

To stop using Decap CMS, uninstall the package from your project. Run 'npm uninstall decap-cms-app' (or 'npm uninstall gatsby-plugin-netlify-cms' for Gatsby sites). Then delete the /admin/index.html and /admin/config.yml files from your repository.

Cancel any optional PM TechHub support contract (if applicable)

If you paid for optional professional services (onboarding, monthly priority support, or custom development) through the Decap CMS partner PM TechHub, contact them directly at decap@p-m.si to cancel. These are third-party service contracts, not software subscriptions.

Cancel Netlify hosting separately (if applicable)

If you are also cancelling a Netlify hosting account (which is separate from Decap CMS software), go to https://app.netlify.com, click your user avatar in the top-right, select 'User settings', scroll to the bottom, and click the red 'Delete user' button. Note that this will make all your Netlify-hosted sites inaccessible.

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