Strapi
Open source headless CMS
Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS, fully customizable and self-hosted with Node.js.
Our Verdict
Strapi is the best free option and perfect for teams wanting full control. Self-hosting adds complexity but saves cost.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Fully open source
- +Self-hosted option
- +Highly customizable
- +Active community
Cons
- -Requires hosting setup
- -Performance at scale
- -Plugin quality varies
Features
Self-hostedYes
REST & GraphQLYes
Custom pluginsYes
Role-based accessYes
Media libraryYes
WebhooksYes
Open sourceYes
Best For
Budget-conscious teamsSelf-hosting requirementsCustom functionality
Pricing
Free tier available
Self-hosted$0
- - Unlimited
- - Full source
- - Community support
Cloud Pro$99/mo
- - Managed hosting
- - Backups
- - Support
Cloud Team$499/mo
- - Collaboration
- - Environments
- - Audit logs
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Last updated: 2026-01-15