Strapi
Node.js/TypeScript headless CMS with a visual Content-Type Builder, REST and GraphQL APIs, and paid plans for advanced features.
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How LessHeadCMS compares
LessHeadCMS is not the right tool for every project. These pages compare it factually with established alternatives, including where the other product is the better choice.
Directus
Docker-based backend and headless CMS on top of SQL databases, with REST and GraphQL APIs, source-available licence and plan limits.
Read comparison →Headless WordPress
The most widely used PHP CMS, used headless via its built-in REST API; custom content types, fields and GraphQL via code or plugins.
Read comparison →Contentful
Hosted, proprietary content platform with REST and GraphQL APIs, global CDN and plan-based limits; no self-hosting.
Read comparison →At a glance
| Product | Runtime | Database | Hosting | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LessHeadCMS | PHP 8 | SQLite | Standard shared hosting | AGPL v3, free |
| Strapi | Node.js (LTS) | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite | Node.js server or Strapi Cloud | MIT core, paid plans for advanced features |
| Directus | Node.js (Docker image) | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, MS SQL, CockroachDB, OracleDB | Docker environment or Directus Cloud | MSCL-1.0 (source-available), GPL-3.0 after four years |
| Headless WordPress | PHP | MySQL or MariaDB | Standard shared hosting | GPL v2 or later |
| Contentful | Hosted service | Managed by Contentful | Contentful only (SaaS) | Proprietary |