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Strapi

Open-source headless CMS and backend

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Overview

Strapi is a leading open-source headless CMS that doubles as a powerful backend platform. It provides a flexible content management system with an intuitive admin panel, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and full customization capabilities. Unlike traditional CMSs, Strapi is truly headless - you define your content structure, and it generates APIs automatically. Built with Node.js, it's 100% JavaScript and easily extensible with plugins. Strapi includes user roles and permissions, media library, internationalization, and webhook support out of the box. While often used for content-heavy websites and blogs, it's equally capable as a general-purpose backend for applications. You can self-host for free or use Strapi Cloud for managed hosting. Popular among agencies and developers who need a content backend with an admin interface.

Features

Database: Both
Authentication
File Storage
Cloud Functions
Realtime
GraphQL
REST API
Self-Hosted

Tech Stack

Node.jsReactPostgreSQL

Best For

Content sitesBlogsE-commerceMarketing sites

Pricing

Free Tier:Yes
Starting Price:$0
Model:Free (self-hosted) or cloud plans

Details

Deployment:Self-hosted or Managed
Founded:2015
Backed By:Venture-backed

Compliance

GDPR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Strapi

What is Strapi?

Strapi is a leading open-source headless CMS that doubles as a powerful backend platform. It provides a flexible content management system with an intuitive admin panel, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and full customization capabilities. Unlike traditional CMSs, Strapi is truly headless - you define your content structure, and it generates APIs automatically. Built with Node.js, it's 100% JavaScript and easily extensible with plugins. Strapi includes user roles and permissions, media library, internationalization, and webhook support out of the box. While often used for content-heavy websites and blogs, it's equally capable as a general-purpose backend for applications. You can self-host for free or use Strapi Cloud for managed hosting. Popular among agencies and developers who need a content backend with an admin interface.

Is Strapi free to use?

Yes, Strapi offers a free tier. Free (self-hosted) or cloud plans

What features does Strapi offer?

Strapi offers Both database, authentication, file storage, GraphQL API, REST API, and more.

Can I self-host Strapi?

Yes, Strapi can be self-hosted, giving you full control over your infrastructure and data.

What is Strapi best for?

Strapi is particularly well-suited for content sites, blogs, e-commerce, marketing sites.