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Strapi vs Contentful

Self-hosted Node CMS meets enterprise cms. Here's our take.

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Contentful

Enterprise CMS. Solid but expensive.

Strapi

Self-hosted Node CMS. Free but you manage it.

Pros

  • +Open source
  • +Self-hosted
  • +Customizable
  • +Free tier

Cons

  • -You host it
  • -Less polished
  • -Plugin quality varies

Contentful

Nice Pick

Enterprise CMS. Solid but expensive.

Pros

  • +Mature platform
  • +Enterprise features
  • +Good docs

Cons

  • -Expensive
  • -Less flexible
  • -Slow iteration

The Verdict

Use Contentful if: You want mature platform and can live with expensive.

Use Strapi if: You prioritize open source over what Contentful offers.

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The Bottom Line
Contentful wins

Enterprise CMS. Solid but expensive.

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