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Contentful vs Strapi

Compare Contentful and Strapi to find the best tool for your needs.

Contentful

A headless CMS that provides a content infrastructure for digital teams to power websites, apps, and devices.

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Strapi

Open-source headless CMS giving developers the freedom to use their favorite tools and frameworks while allowing editors to manage content easily.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free tier, $489+/month for paid plans
Free (self-hosted), Cloud offering starting at $9/month

Pros & Cons

Contentful

Pros

  • Truly headless architecture
  • Powerful API-first approach
  • Good developer experience
  • Scalable for enterprise

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Expensive for larger projects
  • Requires development resources

Strapi

Pros

  • Self-hosted and open-source
  • Highly customizable API
  • User-friendly admin panel
  • Strong authentication features

Cons

  • Requires technical setup
  • Self-hosting maintenance overhead
  • Community plugins can be limited
  • Learning curve for complex setups
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