Strapi

Open-source headless CMS built on Node.js, generating REST and GraphQL Content APIs from a visual content-type builder. Developers design data models without writing API code, while keeping full control over hosting and codebase.

Strapi is trusted by organizations such as Airbus, Delivery Hero, PostHog, Tesco, and Xbox Game Studios. It stands out among headless CMS options by being fully self-hosted and extensible: teams can add custom logic, plugins, and deploy anywhere. The project offers full TypeScript support and a plugin marketplace for integrations.

Key capabilities:

• Content-type builder with dynamic zones and conditional fields
• Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs for any frontend
• Internationalization and multi-locale content management
• Role-based access control, audit logs, and API tokens
• Self-hosted deployment or managed cloud options

Teams use Strapi for corporate websites, mobile app backends, e-commerce content hubs, and multi-channel campaigns. Content editors work in a WYSIWYG blocks editor with live preview and content history. Developers integrate with Next.js, React, Vue, and other frameworks via generated APIs, and extend behavior through the plugin system.