Strapi

Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS built entirely with JavaScript/TypeScript. It offers a fully customizable solution for developing modern websites and applications, empowering developers to design APIs effortlessly while tailoring content management to their unique needs.

Strapi is the open source alternative to:

WordPress

Contentful

Sanity

About Strapi

Strapi streamlines API creation, content modeling, and delivery with a user-friendly Content-Type Builder and dynamic zones. It supports both REST and GraphQL APIs, offers multi-database compatibility, and integrates with popular frameworks and third-party tools. Whether hosting on your own servers or using managed cloud services, Strapi’s developer-first design, robust security, and vibrant community make it a flexible choice for projects of all sizes.

Key Features

Open-source and fully customizable
Developer-first design with JavaScript/TypeScript
Supports RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Intuitive Content-Type Builder and dynamic zones
Multi-database support
Extensive marketplace with plugins and integrations
Flexible hosting options: self-hosted or cloud

Pricing

Community (Self-hosted)

$0/Free

A free, self-hosted edition ideal for developers seeking complete control and customization.

Features:

✓Open-source under MIT License
✓Unlimited API calls and usage
✓Full customization and developer control
✓Community support

Strapi Cloud (Managed Hosting)

$15/Essential

A paid plan offering fully-managed cloud hosting starting at $15 per project per month, with scalable options for growing businesses.

Features:

✓100,000 API requests
✓50 GB assets bandwidth and storage
✓Built-in email provider and CDN
✓Real-time deployment logs

Representation of core functionalities

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mindmap Strapi Admin Panel Layer Content Types Builder Fields Management Components Creation Dynamic Zones Media Library Asset Upload Asset Management Media Processing User Interface Dashboard Content Management Settings i18n Interface Locale Management Content Localization Core Services Authentication User Management Access Control SSO Content Management Version Control Content Modeling Content Relations Media Processing File Handling Image Processing Storage Management Internationalization Multi-language Support Locale Configuration Translation Management Database Layer Supported Databases PostgreSQL MySQL MariaDB SQLite Storage Systems Content Storage Media Storage User Data Storage API Layer REST Endpoints CRUD Operations Custom Routes Data Validation GraphQL Support Queries Mutations Type Definitions Security CORS CSP XSS Protection P3P External Integration Frontend Frameworks React Next.js Vue Angular Cloud Hosting AWS Azure Google Cloud DigitalOcean Developer Tools CLI APIs Documentation

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Summary

Strapi combines a developer-first, API-driven approach with advanced customization capabilities that accelerate website building and content management. Its flexibility, extensive integrations, and robust security make it an excellent choice for projects ranging from small websites to large enterprises.

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