Strapi

Why Developers Choose Strapi

Strapi is the open-source headless CMS that delivers. Self-host for complete control, or use Strapi Cloud for convenience. No vendor lock-in.

My Experience

For teams wanting to own their CMS, Strapi delivers. Self-hosting works, customization is straightforward, and the community is active. It’s real open source.

What Makes Strapi Valuable

1. True Open Source - MIT licensed. Fork it, modify it, own it. No vendor lock-in. Your content, your infrastructure, your control.

2. Self-Hosting Freedom - Run on your servers, your cloud. Keep data where you want it. Compliance and control without compromise.

3. Quick Start - Content types builder, admin panel, API generation—get productive fast. The basics work out of the box.

4. Plugin System - Extend functionality with plugins. Build custom plugins for specific needs. Modular architecture that grows with requirements.

Where Strapi Falls Short

Self-hosting requires DevOps capability. Plugin ecosystem is smaller than WordPress. Major version updates can require migration effort.

Who Should Use Strapi

• Teams wanting open-source CMS
• Companies requiring self-hosting
• Developers building custom solutions
• Organizations avoiding vendor lock-in

Strapi vs Contentful

Factor	Strapi	Contentful
Pricing	Free + Cloud	Enterprise
Self-Hosted	Yes	No
Ops Required	Yes (self-hosted)	No
Vendor Lock-in	None	Some
Best For	Control	Convenience

The Bottom Line

Strapi is the best open-source headless CMS. For teams wanting ownership and control, self-hosting works. Strapi Cloud offers convenience without vendor lock-in.