Strapi vs WordPress

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

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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WordPress

The world's most popular CMS powering over 40% of websites. Highly customizable with thousands of themes and plugins.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free (self-hosted), Cloud offering starting at $9/month
Free (self-hosted), paid options for hosting

Pros & Cons

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

WordPress

Pros

  • Extremely flexible and customizable
  • Huge community and support
  • Thousands of themes and plugins
  • SEO-friendly

Cons

  • Can become slow without optimization
  • Regular updates required for security
  • May be overkill for simple sites