open sourceOpen SourceSelf-host★ 73.4kactive nov 2026
Strapi
Leading open-source headless CMS, fully customizable.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/strapi/strapi or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Contentful.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $300/mo ($3,600/yr) in subscriptions
Strapi FAQ
Common questions
Is Strapi free and open source?+
Strapi is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Leading open-source headless CMS, fully customizable.
What paid software does Strapi replace?+
Strapi serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Contentful, saving up to $300/month ($3,600/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Strapi?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/strapi/strapi or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Strapi?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Contentful.