Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host)
Strapi is an open-source headless CMS under the MIT license. The code is free to self-host, and Strapi Cloud hosting is paid, starting at $35 a month per project.
Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host) is a developer tools perk from Strapi, free to self-host (MIT license), with no funding required.
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Strapi's code is MIT-licensed, and its pricing page describes a Community edition that can be self-hosted. Strapi Cloud has no free tier on the pricing page: Cloud Starter is $35 per project a month, with 100k API requests, 50 GB of asset storage and 50 GB of asset bandwidth. Strapi also offers Cloud discounts to qualifying open-source and non-profit organizations.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- No funding needed
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Open-source code with no time limit.
- Other requirements
- The free use is the self-hosted code. Servers to run it are paid to your hosting provider, and Strapi Cloud is a paid plan.
How to apply for Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host)
- 1Create a project with npx create-strapi-app.
- 2No application is needed for the open-source code.
Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host): common questions
What do you get with Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host)?
Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host) is free to self-host (MIT license).
Who qualifies for Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host)?
Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host) is open to any startup, with no funding required. The free use is the self-hosted code. Servers to run it are paid to your hosting provider, and Strapi Cloud is a paid plan.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host)?
No. Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host)?
Create a project with npx create-strapi-app. No application is needed for the open-source code.
How long do I have to use Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host), and does it expire?
Open-source code with no time limit.
Is Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host) available outside the US?
Strapi open-source CMS (free to self-host) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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