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Strapi CMS

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description Strapi CMS Overview

Strapi is a highly flexible, open-source headless CMS that allows developers to build custom content models without writing backend code. It's excellent for decoupling content from e-commerce, making it a strong alternative to Sanity.io if you prefer a self-hosted, self-managed backend solution. It requires more setup time but offers ultimate control over the data layer.

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Is Strapi CMS free to use or does it require a license?

Strapi is open-source under the MIT license and is free to self-host on your own server or cloud provider. Strapi also offers Enterprise and Cloud plans with additional features like SSO, audit logging, and managed hosting for teams that need enterprise-grade support.

Can I use Strapi as a headless CMS for a Shopify storefront?

Yes, Strapi can serve as a headless CMS alongside Shopify by using the Shopify Storefront API to pull product and checkout data while managing blog posts, landing pages, and other marketing content through Strapi. Developers typically build the frontend with frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt, pulling from both APIs.

How does Strapi compare to Contentful and Sanity.io?

Unlike Contentful and Sanity.io, which are cloud-hosted SaaS products with per-request pricing, Strapi is self-hosted and has no per-request or per-content-type limits. This makes Strapi more cost-effective at scale, but you are responsible for server maintenance, uptime, and security updates.

What database does Strapi use?

Strapi supports both PostgreSQL and MySQL as production databases, with SQLite available for local development and prototyping. The community edition uses these databases through an ORM layer called Knex.js, meaning switching databases between development and production is relatively straightforward.

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