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Pricing snapshot | Dataset dated 2026-04-21

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4 alternatives compared Dataset dated 2026-04-21 Pricing snapshot

Looking for an alternative to Strapi? Whether you need better pricing, different features, or a tool that fits your workflow, we've compared 4 recorded headless cms options below. These prices are dated snapshots. Check current vendor offers before buying.

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Quick Comparison

Alternative Starting Price Free Plan? Key Differentiator
Contentful logo Contentful $300/mo Yes REST and GraphQL APIs are listed
Directus logo Directus Price unavailable Yes REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs are listed
Hygraph (formerly GraphCMS) logo Hygraph (formerly GraphCMS) $199/mo Yes GraphQL API across listed plans
Sanity.io logo Sanity.io Price unavailable Yes Studio supports structured content and collaboration

Detailed Alternatives

Contentful logo

Contentful

Free plan
Starting at $300/mo

Contentful plans combine editor, locale, space, and API allowances. Paid options add editorial workflows and custom enterprise terms.

  • REST and GraphQL APIs are listed
  • Lite adds scheduling, comments, and task management
  • Premium offers custom spaces, support, and governance terms
Directus logo

Directus

Free plan Free trial
Starting at Price unavailable

Directus provides APIs and a content-management interface over relational data, with self-hosted and cloud options.

  • REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs are listed
  • Flows supports visual workflow automation
  • Self-hosted and managed options are available
Sanity.io logo

Sanity.io

Free plan
Starting at Price unavailable

Sanity combines structured content, Studio editing, and API delivery. Plans differ by seats, datasets, roles, and usage allowances.

  • Studio supports structured content and collaboration
  • Free and Growth list separate API and CDN allowances
  • Growth lists private datasets and comments or tasks

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