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14 Best Open Source Contentful Alternatives

A curated collection of the 14 best open source and self-hosted alternatives to Contentful in 2026.

Looking for a free, privacy-friendly, or self-hosted replacement for Contentful in 2026? The top open-source alternative is Strapi — TypeScript headless CMS that generates REST and GraphQL APIs from your content model, with a no-code builder, plugin system, and full self-hosting support..

Other highly rated open-source Contentful alternatives include Payload, Directus and WordPress.

73,017

TypeScript headless CMS that generates REST and GraphQL APIs from your content model, with a no-code builder, plugin system, and full self-hosting support.

Strapi preview

TypeScript headless CMS that generates REST and GraphQL APIs from your content model, with a no-code builder, plugin system, and full self-hosting support.

44,427

A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.

Payload preview

A powerful, flexible, and developer-friendly content management system that prioritizes customization and scalability.

37,600

A versatile headless CMS and API engine that simplifies data management, content creation, and application development.

Directus preview

A versatile headless CMS and API engine that simplifies data management, content creation, and application development.

21,372

A versatile, user-friendly platform for building and managing websites, from simple blogs to complex e-commerce stores.

WordPress preview

A versatile, user-friendly platform for building and managing websites, from simple blogs to complex e-commerce stores.

13,757

A headless CMS that simplifies content management with real-time editing, Git-based workflows, and developer-friendly customization.

TinaCMS preview

A headless CMS that simplifies content management with real-time editing, Git-based workflows, and developer-friendly customization.

9,964

A powerful, customizable content management system and application framework built on Node.js, GraphQL, and React

KeystoneJS preview

A powerful, customizable content management system and application framework built on Node.js, GraphQL, and React

8,808

Drag-and-drop interface for creating and optimizing digital experiences, with headless CMS and powerful integrations.

Builder preview

Drag-and-drop interface for creating and optimizing digital experiences, with headless CMS and powerful integrations.

8,032

A powerful, scalable platform for building custom websites and apps with serverless architecture, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.

Webiny preview

A powerful, scalable platform for building custom websites and apps with serverless architecture, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.

4,277

A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences

Drupal preview

A flexible and extensible content management system for creating dynamic websites and digital experiences

4,877

A flat-file CMS that combines simplicity and flexibility, empowering developers to build custom websites without database complexity.

Statamic preview

A flat-file CMS that combines simplicity and flexibility, empowering developers to build custom websites without database complexity.

3,975

A powerful, open-source CMS for Laravel that simplifies content management with a modular approach and intuitive admin panel.

Twill CMS preview

A powerful, open-source CMS for Laravel that simplifies content management with a modular approach and intuitive admin panel.

3,604

Build custom websites with a user-friendly CMS that puts content first. Features flexible architecture, GraphQL API, and powerful ecommerce capabilities.

Craft CMS preview

Build custom websites with a user-friendly CMS that puts content first. Features flexible architecture, GraphQL API, and powerful ecommerce capabilities.

1,176

Vvveb is a feature-rich open source CMS for building websites, blogs, and ecommerce stores with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Vvveb CMS preview

Vvveb is a feature-rich open source CMS for building websites, blogs, and ecommerce stores with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

382

A headless CMS designed for blogs, changelogs, and articles. Features intuitive editor, team collaboration, media management, and API integration.

Marble CMS preview

A headless CMS designed for blogs, changelogs, and articles. Features intuitive editor, team collaboration, media management, and API integration.

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