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Strapi Website

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Strapi is an open-source TypeScript/JavaScript CMS that turns content models into REST and GraphQL APIs and can run independently or in Strapi Cloud.

Suitable for: Content APIs · Custom CMS projects

Strapi is well documented for customizable content models and your own REST/GraphQL APIs. Its MIT core, self-hosting and cloud provide choice. Some editorial add-ons and identity management features are paid; infrastructure and AI usage must be considered separately from the CMS package. Verdict & sources

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4.5 / 5Editorial ratingDocument review

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Directus Website

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Directus adds a no-code interface, REST and GraphQL APIs and an MCP server to databases, and is available for self-hosting or as a cloud service.

Suitable for: Data management · Headless CMS projects

Directus suits teams that want to expose databases through APIs and a shared management interface. Self-hosting and cloud are presented separately. License, seat and collection limits and plan-specific controls require careful selection of the exact variant. Verdict & sources

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4.3 / 5Editorial ratingDocument review

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All published matches in the current result order. Ratings assess each tool’s stated use case; they are editorial scores, not customer reviews. Follow the source links for plan limits.

2 tools: editorial rating, documented capabilities and review date
Tool / profile	Editorial rating	Suited to	Free plan	API	Self-hosting	Profile reviewed
Strapi	4.5 / 5	Content APIs	Not verified	Not verified	Yes ↗	11/10/2026
Directus	4.3 / 5	Data management	Not verified	Not verified	Yes ↗	11/10/2026

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Catalog status: 11/12/2026 · How we handle sources and missing data

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Our 0–5 stars are editorial assessments for a stated use case, not an average of customer reviews. Documentation reviews weigh fit (40%), workflow (25%), cost transparency (20%) and control (15%). Separately communicated editorial overall assessments show their basis and date in the profile. We regularly update our lists; scores expire after 90 days without a new review.

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