Strapi
Open-source content framework for AI-powered websites
Ranked #3 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms, and on 2 more rankings.
Strapi is an open-source TypeScript headless CMS that enables developers to shape content and ship APIs. Its recently generally available MCP feature allows agents to manage Strapi content.
At a glance
| Best for | Developers and content teams |
From Strapi's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub |
| Brand colour | #4945ff |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- API
- Integrations
- Single sign-on
- SOC 2
- GDPR
What stands out
The product turns your model into REST and GraphQL APIs instantly.
“Strapi turns your model into REST and GraphQL APIs instantly, fully typed. Learn more Content Type Builder”Strapi, own website
Strapi is a real Node.js application you control with full customization capabilities.
“Strapi is a real Node.js application you control. Write custom controllers, services, and middleware on the backend,”Strapi, own website
How it ranks
Strapi is ranked 3rd of 10 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms (Lister Score 94.0), 5th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan (Lister Score 94.0) and 8th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms for developers (Lister Score 94.0).
#3 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms · Lister Score 94.0
Strapi is an open-source TypeScript headless CMS that enables developers to shape content and ship APIs.
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 16.
“Strapi is the leading open-source Headless CMS.”Strapi, own website
“or self-host on your own infrastructure for full data control. Same codebase, your choice.”Strapi, 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 |
#5 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan · Lister Score 94.0
Built for Developers and content teams.
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 16.
“Strapi is the leading open-source Headless CMS.”Strapi, own website
“CMS Cloud Community Free Forever Get Started Plan features”Strapi, own website
| Rank | Headless CMS platforms with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flotiq | 98.0 |
| 2 | DatoCMS | 96.0 |
| 3 | Hygraph | 96.0 |
| 4 | Squidex | 94.0 |
| 5 | Strapi | 94.0 |
| 6 | ButterCMS | 90.0 |
| 7 | Contentful | 90.0 |
| 8 | Storyblok | 88.0 |
| 9 | Sanity | 86.0 |
| 10 | microCMS | 80.0 |
#8 in Headless CMS platforms for developers · Lister Score 94.0
Built for Developers and content teams.
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 16.
“Strapi is the leading open-source Headless CMS.”Strapi, own website
“Strapi gives developers the freedom to use their favorite tools and frameworks”Strapi, 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 Strapi rank on Lister?
Strapi is ranked 3rd of 10 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms (Lister Score 94.0), 5th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan (Lister Score 94.0) and 8th of 10 in Headless CMS platforms for developers (Lister Score 94.0).