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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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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