Strapi is a free alternative to Contentful.
Strapi is an open-source, Node.js-based headless CMS that lets you model content and instantly expose REST or GraphQL APIs.
- for
- Developers and teams building content-driven web or mobile apps who need full control over code and hosting.
- pricing
- paid
- license
- open source
Key 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.
Use cases
- Build a content API for a Next.js front-end in minutes.
- Create a custom admin panel for internal tools with bespoke fields.
- Migrate a legacy CMS to a self-hosted, fully controllable solution.
- Run a multi-tenant SaaS content platform with per-project API limits.
Strapi pricing
- Starter$35/project / month100k API requests · 50 GB asset storage · Custom domains · Observability
- Pro$90/project / month1M API requests · 250 GB asset storage · Multi-environment · Weekly backups
- Business$450/project / month10M API requests · 1 TB asset storage · Daily backups · 99.9% SLA
Strapi vs alternatives
 Strapi |  Sanity |  Contentful |  Payload | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Customizable open-source headless CMS | Hosted collaborative headless CMS | Enterprise SaaS CMS | Next.js-native headless CMS |
| Pricing | Paid | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — |
- Strapi vs Sanity: Sanity offers a hosted SaaS CMS with a focus on real-time collaboration, whereas Strapi is self-hostable and fully open source.
- Strapi vs Contentful: Contentful is a proprietary SaaS platform with extensive UI tooling; Strapi provides open-source code you can run anywhere.
- Strapi vs Payload: Payload is an open-source CMS built specifically for Next.js, while Strapi is framework-agnostic and supports any front-end.
Strapi FAQ
What are Strapi project prerequisites to run on Strapi Cloud?+
The documentation lists required project settings but the exact prerequisites are not detailed in the provided text.
Can I migrate from self-hosted Community or Enterprise editions to Strapi Cloud?+
Yes, migration is supported, though specific steps are not described in the source material.
Does Strapi Cloud host only the Strapi instance or can it connect to external storage like AWS S3?+
Strapi Cloud can connect to external services such as AWS S3 for object storage.
Where are Strapi Cloud servers located?+
Server location details are mentioned in the FAQ but not specified in the provided content.
Can I switch from a Cloud plan to a self-hosted plan later?+
Switching from Cloud to self-hosted is possible according to the FAQ.
Summarized by DevHunt from strapi.io · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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