Strapi vs WordPress

Self-hosted Node CMS meets the internet's default cms. Here's our take.

Strapi

Nice Pick

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

WordPress

The internet's default CMS. It'll get your site up fast, but good luck keeping it from turning into a plugin-filled mess.

Pros

• Massive ecosystem of themes and plugins for endless customization
• User-friendly admin interface that non-developers can actually use
• Built-in SEO tools and blogging features out of the box
• Strong community support and extensive documentation

Cons

• Security vulnerabilities are common due to outdated plugins and themes
• Performance can degrade quickly with too many plugins or poor hosting
• PHP-based architecture can feel clunky compared to modern frameworks

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Strapi is a headless cms while WordPress is a hosting & deployment. We picked Strapi based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Strapi wins

Based on overall popularity. Strapi is more widely used, but WordPress excels in its own space.