DatoCMS vs Strapi

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

DatoCMS

A fully-featured headless CMS with powerful content modeling capabilities and excellent image handling.

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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, paid plans from $29/month
Free (self-hosted), Cloud offering starting at $9/month

Pros & Cons

DatoCMS

Pros

  • User-friendly interface
  • Excellent image optimization
  • Structured content models
  • Strong localization features

Cons

  • Higher price point
  • Limited free tier
  • API rate limits on lower tiers
  • Complex setups can be challenging

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