ApostropheCMS
Build freely, edit effortlessly with a modern Node.js CMS.
Ranked #3 in Open-source headless CMS platforms, and on 2 more rankings.
ApostropheCMS is an open source, full-stack JavaScript content management system. It enables true in-context visual editing for editors while allowing developers to maintain architectural control.
At a glance
| Best for | JavaScript development teams |
From ApostropheCMS's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, YouTube |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- Integrations
What stands out
The product provides true in-context visual editing directly on the page.
“Editing and content creation In-context visual editing built for content managers and developers alike”ApostropheCMS, own website
ApostropheCMS offers a free and open source core under the MIT license.
“Open source core Free to use, extend, and self-host under the MIT license”ApostropheCMS, own website
How it ranks
ApostropheCMS is ranked 3rd of 10 in Open-source headless CMS platforms (Lister Score 90.0), 5th of 10 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms (Lister Score 90.0) and 9th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms for developers (Lister Score 90.0).
#3 in Open-source headless CMS platforms · Lister Score 90.0
Offers a free and open source core under the MIT license.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 18; buying information on its own site 12.
“svg]:block" aria-hidden="true"> Headless or standalone”ApostropheCMS, own website
“Open source core Free to use, extend, and self-host under the MIT license Infrastructure”ApostropheCMS, own website
| Rank | Open-source headless CMS platforms | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squidex | 94.0 |
| 2 | Liferay Digital Experience Platform | 92.0 |
| 3 | ApostropheCMS | 90.0 |
| 4 | TinaCMS | 88.0 |
| 5 | Umbraco CMS | 88.0 |
| 6 | Vvveb | 88.0 |
| 7 | Payload CMS | 82.0 |
| 8 | Boltcms.io | 80.0 |
| 9 | Decap CMS | 80.0 |
| 10 | ClassicPress | 76.0 |
#5 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms · Lister Score 90.0
Provides true in-context visual editing directly on the page.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 18; buying information on its own site 12.
“svg]:block" aria-hidden="true"> Headless or standalone”ApostropheCMS, own website
“Open source core Free to use, extend, and self-host under the MIT license Infrastructure”ApostropheCMS, own website
| Rank | Self-hosted headless CMS platforms | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grav CMS | 94.0 |
| 2 | Squidex | 94.0 |
| 3 | Strapi | 94.0 |
| 4 | Liferay Digital Experience Platform | 92.0 |
| 5 | ApostropheCMS | 90.0 |
| 6 | dotCMS | 88.0 |
| 7 | Sitepins | 88.0 |
| 8 | TinaCMS | 88.0 |
| 9 | Vvveb | 88.0 |
| 10 | KeystoneJS | 80.0 |
#9 in Headless CMS platforms for developers · Lister Score 90.0
Provides true in-context visual editing directly on the page.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 18; buying information on its own site 12.
“svg]:block" aria-hidden="true"> Headless or standalone”ApostropheCMS, own website
“For developers Build on a JavaScript-native CMS with the frontend stack you already use. For technical leaders A CMS your team can audit, own, and run on your own infrastructure”ApostropheCMS, own website
| Rank | Headless CMS platforms for developers | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flotiq | 98.0 |
| 2 | Kuroco | 98.0 |
| 3 | DatoCMS | 96.0 |
| 4 | Hygraph | 96.0 |
| 5 | LexasCMS | 96.0 |
| 6 | Grav CMS | 94.0 |
| 7 | Marble | 94.0 |
| 8 | Strapi | 94.0 |
| 9 | ApostropheCMS | 90.0 |
| 10 | ButterCMS | 90.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does ApostropheCMS rank on Lister?
ApostropheCMS is ranked 3rd of 10 in Open-source headless CMS platforms (Lister Score 90.0), 5th of 10 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms (Lister Score 90.0) and 9th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms for developers (Lister Score 90.0).