Headless CMS & Content Management

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Sanity

4.6/5.01 verified review

Freemium·Open Source·MIT

Structured content operating system for web, mobile, and AI agent applications.

• Flexible data modeling based on code-defined schemas.
• Highly customizable and extensible editing environment using React components.
• Reliable interface designed to decouple content from the presentation layer.

197stars on GitHub

SC

Saleor Commerce

4.6/5.01 verified review

Freemium·Open Source·BSD-3-Clause

Headless, open source, GraphQL-first e-commerce infrastructure.

• Pure GraphQL architecture optimizing complex data queries.
• Open source model allowing complete self-hosted deployment.
• Headless approach decoupling backend from any frontend technology.

23.5kstars on GitHub

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LightCMS

4.5/5.01 verified review

Free

A Git-based and Markdown-focused CMS for static site generators.

• Native storage in Markdown files inside GitHub repositories.
• Total absence of database locks or proprietary dependencies.
• Open-source tool suitable for self-hosted deployments.

KE

KeystoneJS

4.5/5.01 verified review

Free·Open Source·MIT

Programmable headless content management system based on Node.js and GraphQL.

• Automatically generated GraphQL API from data schemas.
• Highly flexible headless architecture fully customizable via code.
• Intuitive admin interface generated without manual setup.

10.0kstars on GitHub

DA

DatoCMS

4.5/5.01 verified review

Free

Headless CMS built around GraphQL, REST APIs and flexible content modeling.

• High-performance GraphQL API optimized for fast content delivery
• Intuitive interface designed for non-technical content editors
• Native support for localization and multilingual workflows

PA

Payload

4.5/5.01 verified review

Freemium·Open Source·MIT

Open-source headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript and React.

• Code-first architecture using TypeScript for data schema definition.
• Highly extensible with native support for hooks, custom validation, and dynamic fields.
• Flexible deployment within your own infrastructure, reducing third-party dependency.

45.7kstars on GitHub

GH

Ghost

4.5/5.01 verified review

Freemium·Open Source·MIT

Professional open-source publishing platform with built-in newsletters and monetization.

• Open-source and self-hostable with no licensing restrictions for self-management.
• Integrated business model with native payment gateways and newsletters.
• Minimalist content editor optimized for speed and readability.

55.7kstars on GitHub

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Directus

4.5/5.01 verified review

Freemium

Collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any SQL database.

• Automatic generation of REST and GraphQL APIs connected directly to any SQL database.
• Self-hostable architecture providing full control over infrastructure and corporate data.
• Native Model Context Protocol (MCP) support facilitating integration with AI assistants.

38.8kstars on GitHub

ST

Strapi

4.5/5.01 verified review

Freemium

Open-source Node.js and TypeScript headless CMS for flexible API-driven applications.

• Fully extensible architecture built with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Instant REST and GraphQL API generation from content schemas.
• MIT license ensures complete ownership of source code and data.

73.4kstars on GitHub

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Storyblok

4.5/5.01 verified review

Free

Headless content management system with visual editor for technical and marketing teams.

• Real-time visual editor simplifying content review for non-technical editors.
• API-first headless architecture allowing flexible integration with modern frontends.
• Modular block structure for reusable content across multiple channels.

CO

commercetools

4.5/5.01 verified review

Contact Sales

Headless and composable digital commerce infrastructure tailored for autonomous AI agents.

• Fully headless and composable microservices architecture.
• Native support for autonomous AI agent commerce workflows.
• Proven enterprise scalability handling millions of SKUs and transactions.

BI

BigCommerce

4.4/5.01 verified review

Contact Sales

Open and composable ecommerce platform for growing brands.

• Open and composable architecture with advanced headless support.
• Extensive ecosystem of over 1,200 apps and integrations.
• Powerful native functionalities for B2B and multi-store setups.