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Strapi

Open-source content framework for AI-powered websites

RANKED #3 · SELF-HOSTED HEADLESS CMS PLATFORMSLISTERSCORE 94.0

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.

Best for	Developers and content teams
Website	strapi.io

Company facts

Social profiles	LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub
Brand colour	#4945ff

Facilities and features

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

Strengths and trade-offs

The product turns your model into REST and GraphQL APIs instantly.
Strapi is a real Node.js application you control with full customisation capabilities.

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How Strapi ranks

#8 in Headless CMS platforms for developers

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; 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

#5 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; 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

#3 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; 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

Alternatives to Strapi

Grav CMS Modern, fast, and powerful flat-file CMS	#1 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms	94.0
Squidex Create once, publish everywhere with this scalable headless CMS.	#2 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms	94.0
Liferay Digital Experience Platform Launch digital experiences that convert, scale and grow	#4 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms	92.0
ApostropheCMS Build freely, edit effortlessly with a modern Node.js CMS.	#5 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms	90.0
dotCMS Built for compliance. Certified for AI.	#6 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms	88.0
Sitepins Product	#7 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms	88.0

Questions about Strapi

Who is Strapi best for?

Strapi is best for developers and content teams.

Where does Strapi rank?

Strapi is ranked #3 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms (Lister Score 94.0), #5 in Headless CMS platforms with a free plan (Lister Score 94.0) and #8 in Headless CMS platforms for developers (Lister Score 94.0).

What are the best alternatives to Strapi?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Grav CMS (#1 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms), Squidex (#2 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms) and Liferay Digital Experience Platform (#4 in Self-hosted headless CMS platforms).

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