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Strapi vs WordPress
Short answer: Pick Strapi if you want customizable open-source headless CMS; pick WordPress if you want flexible block-based website creation. Strapi is paid; WordPress is free and open source.
Which to pick
Pick Strapi if you want…
- Customizable open-source headless CMS
- API-first headless CMS
- Integrations with Node.js, JavaScript or TypeScript (on Strapi's list, not WordPress')
Pick WordPress if you want…
- Flexible block-based website creation
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with plugins or block editor (on WordPress' list, not Strapi's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Strapi:Strapi is an open-source, Node.js-based headless CMS that lets you model content and instantly expose REST or GraphQL APIs.
- WordPress:WordPress is an open-source publishing platform for building websites, blogs, and apps with block-based editing.
- Best for
- Strapi:Customizable open-source headless CMS
- WordPress:Flexible block-based website creation
- Who it’s for
- Strapi:Developers and teams building content-driven web or mobile apps who need full control over code and hosting.
- WordPress:Creators, small businesses, enterprises, and developers building web content
- Pricing
- Strapi:Paid
- WordPress:Open source
- Starting price
- Strapi:—
- WordPress:Free
- Free plan or trial
- Strapi:—
- WordPress:Free to use
- Plans
- Strapi:Starter $35 per project / month · Pro $90 per project / month · Business $450 per project / month
- WordPress:—
- Open source
- Strapi:Yes, 73,268 GitHub stars
- WordPress:Yes, 21,520 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Strapi:Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, Vercel, REST, GraphQL
- WordPress:plugins, block editor
Strapi features
- Content Type Builder. Design content models, components and dynamic zones with a no-code UI that generates typed APIs.
- Full-stack Customization. Write custom controllers, services, middleware and admin panel extensions using JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Deploy Anywhere. Self-host on any infrastructure or use Strapi Cloud with managed Postgres, CDN and email.
- Enterprise Governance. SOC 2, GDPR compliance, audit logs, review workflows, SSO and SLA support.
- Marketplace Plugins. Add reviewed plugins and integrations or create your own to extend functionality.
- Scalable Architecture. Supports unlimited database entries, multi-environment deployments and edge caching.
WordPress features
- Block Editor. Create and edit pages in real time using a visual block-based interface.
- Theme Customization. Start from a blank canvas or choose a theme and customize without coding.
- Extensible Plugins. Add stores, analytics, newsletters, and more via a vast plugin ecosystem.
- Responsive Styling. Style blocks responsively across screen sizes without writing CSS.
- Media Management. Streamlined media editor with tools for images, video, and rich text notes.
- Community Resources. Access documentation, tutorials, and community events for support.
Strapi vs WordPress FAQ
What is the difference between Strapi and WordPress?+
Strapi is an open-source headless CMS focused on API-first content, whereas WordPress offers a complete website stack with block editing.
Should I use Strapi or WordPress?+
Pick Strapi if you want customizable open-source headless CMS, API-first headless CMS or integrations with Node.js, JavaScript or TypeScript (on Strapi's list, not WordPress'). Pick WordPress if you want flexible block-based website creation, a free, open-source tool or integrations with plugins or block editor (on WordPress' list, not Strapi's).
Is Strapi or WordPress free?+
Strapi is paid. WordPress is free and open source.
Is Strapi or WordPress open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Strapi (strapi/strapi on GitHub) and WordPress (WordPress/WordPress on GitHub).
Do Strapi and WordPress integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Strapi lists Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js and 3 more; WordPress lists plugins and block editor.
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