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Strapi vs Sanity

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

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Sanity

Developer-first CMS. Customizable everything.

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

Sanity

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Developer-first CMS. Customizable everything.

Pros

  • +Highly customizable
  • +Real-time collaboration
  • +Great DX
  • +GROQ queries

Cons

  • -Learning curve
  • -Can get complex
  • -Pricing scales

The Verdict

Use Sanity if: You want highly customizable and can live with learning curve.

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

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The Bottom Line
Sanity wins

Developer-first CMS. Customizable everything.

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