Strapi
Open SourceSelf-hostableThe leading open-source headless CMS.
4.565K starsAlternative to Contentful, Sanity
Overview
Strapi is a free, open-source tool and a self-hostable alternative to Contentful, Sanity. It's licensed under Source Available and written in TypeScript.
Strapi is a customizable headless CMS that lets developers build content APIs fast and gives editors a friendly admin panel. Self-host it and deliver content to any front-end via REST or GraphQL.
Why pick Strapi over Contentful
- Own your data instead of trusting Contentful's servers
- No per-seat pricing — grow without ballooning costs
- Strapi is open source: audit it, fork it, extend it
- Self-host for full privacy and compliance control
Key features
- Customizable content types
- Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs
- Role-based admin panel
- Plugin ecosystem and custom fields
- Database choice (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite)
Pros & cons
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Installation
Create a project
npx create-strapi-app@latest my-projectFrequently asked questions
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