Strapi
The leading open-source headless CMS.
Overview
Strapi is a flexible, open-source headless CMS that is 100% JavaScript, fully customizable, and developer-first. It enables developers to build projects faster by providing a customizable API for content and managing it through an intuitive admin panel. It can be self-hosted for full control or used with Strapi Cloud.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Customizable API (REST and GraphQL)
- Customizable admin panel
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Internationalization (i18n)
- Plugin system for extensibility
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Leading open-source headless CMS
- Self-hosting capability provides full control and data privacy
- 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, making it accessible to a large developer community
- Highly extensible plugin architecture
Unique Value: Offers developers complete freedom and control over their content management backend through its open-source, self-hostable nature.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Content hub for JAMstack sites
- Backend for mobile applications
- Custom API creation
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users without any development knowledge
- Projects requiring a traditional, monolithic CMS with built-in templating
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a powerful, free, and open-source alternative to proprietary SaaS CMS platforms, avoiding vendor lock-in and offering unlimited customization.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Community Edition is free and self-hosted. Strapi Cloud has a free tier with usage limits.
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