Strapi

Design APIs fast, manage content easily

Node.jsHeadless CMSApi-firstOpen-sourceSelf-hostedCloud-nativeTypescript

Overview

Strapi lets you spin up a backend for any project — from a simple blog to an enterprise portal — in minutes rather than weeks. Developers get production-ready REST and GraphQL endpoints automatically, while content editors work in an intuitive admin panel that requires zero technical knowledge. Deploy on your own servers or use the official managed cloud service.

License

MIT

Best for:

Content websitesBlogsE-commerce backendsMobile app backends

Features

REST API
GraphQL API
Role-Based Access Control
Media Library
Internationalization
Content Versioning
Draft/Publish
Custom Fields

Pricing

Free TierYes
Free LimitUnlimited for self-hosted
Cloud Starting$99/mo
Self-hostedYes

Compatible Technologies

Databases
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
MySQLMySQL
MariaDBMariaDB
SQLiteSQLite
Server Requirements

2+ cores

CPU

4 GB+

RAM

32 GB+

Disk

18.x, 20.x

Node.js

Technical Features

GraphQL API
REST API
Webhooks
Headless
Visual Editor
Live Preview
Media Library
Image Optimization
CDN Included
i18n
Version History
Drafts
Role-Based Access
Multi-Tenant
Audit Logs
TypeScript
Official SDK
CLI Tool
Plugin Ecosystem
SSO / OAuth
CI/CD Integration
Caching
Edge Deployment
Auto Scaling

Community

71.1

GitHub Stars

150k/week

NPM Downloads

25k+

Discord Members

2026-02-02

Last Update

Enterprise Features

Multi-tenant Support

Not native multi-tenancy; requires separate instances or custom implementation

Scalability

Horizontal scaling and high-availability deployments

Dedicated Support

Priority support with SLA guarantees, Customer Success Manager, technical onboarding, and SOC 2 Type 2 certification for Enterprise plans

99.9% Uptime SLA

Enterprise-grade reliability and uptime guarantees

Security & Compliance

Compliance Certifications

SOC 2 Type IIGDPR Compliance ISO 27001

* Self-hosted: security depends on your infrastructure. Strapi Cloud: SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant. Enterprise adds SSO, audit logs, and granular RBAC.

Strapi headless CMS is a modern headless CMS designed to manage content once and deliver it everywhere: websites, mobile apps, internal tools, and more. As an Open-Source CMS, Strapi combines transparent code, an active community, and the flexibility teams need to build and scale faster.

Core capabilities: API and headless architecture

Strapi is built around API-driven content management. You model content in an admin UI and expose it via API (REST or GraphQL). With a headless architecture, the backend is decoupled from the frontend, so you can change frameworks, redesign interfaces, or add new channels without rebuilding your content layer.

Benefits for developers and business

As a flexible headless CMS, Strapi offers customizable content types, roles and permissions, media handling, and a rich plugin ecosystem. Developers get rapid setup and full control over implementation, while businesses benefit from streamlined publishing workflows, quicker releases, and predictable maintenance costs—especially valuable for growing products.

Common use cases

Strapi fits perfectly as a JAMstack CMS for Next.js, Nuxt, Gatsby, and other modern stacks. It’s also widely used for mobile applications, eCommerce catalogs, corporate portals, and multi-channel content platforms.

Ready to move faster with a reliable content layer? Explore Strapi in depth and choose it for your next headless project.

Contributors

Founder

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