Strapi

Open-source Node.js headless CMS — build customizable content APIs without locking into a specific frontend.

strapi.io

Verified API available Works with n8n Free tier ~23k monthly visits

Quick facts
What is it	Open-source Node.js headless CMS — build customizable content APIs without locking into a specific frontend.
Pricing	Freemium — from $9/mo
Free tier	Yes
Platform	Web Application
API	Yes
Works with	n8n
Best for	building blog platforms, creating e-commerce backends
Domain registered	2015

Data updated Aug. 1, 2026

What does Strapi do?

Strapi is a headless content management system built on Node.js. It gives developers a fully customizable admin panel to create, manage, and distribute content through an API. Unlike traditional CMS platforms, Strapi doesn't dictate your frontend; you can deliver your content to websites, mobile apps, IoT devices, or any other platform that can consume an API. This approach separates your content from its presentation, giving you more flexibility.

The tool is self-hosted, meaning you install it on your own infrastructure, and it's entirely open-source. You get a full REST or GraphQL API out of the box. A key feature is the Content-Type Builder, which lets you define custom content structures and relationships through a visual interface without writing code. You can also set up role-based access control to manage what different users can see and do in the admin panel.

Strapi is built for developers and content teams building modern digital products. It's a strong fit for projects where you need a tailored backend but want to avoid building one from scratch. Use cases include powering content for e-commerce sites, mobile applications, corporate blogs, or any project that requires a structured content repository with a flexible delivery mechanism.

App Framework / SDK Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS/PaaS)Boilerplate / Starter Kit

#api builder#content management#developer tools#headless cms#node.js#open source

Key features

What makes it stand out

Open-source and self-hosted for full control over your data and infrastructure

Visual Content-Type Builder to create custom data structures without code

Generates RESTful and GraphQL APIs automatically for your content

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to manage admin panel permissions

Plugin system to extend functionality and integrate with other services

Who is Strapi for?

Who benefits most from this tool

building blog platforms

creating e-commerce backends

managing content for mobile apps

Pricing

Free tier available — start without a credit card

Team

$9.0/month

$7.5/month billed yearly

Business

$49.0/month

$40.83/month billed yearly

Trust & presence

Search presence Top 100k site

Domain Domain registered 2015

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