Open Source Headless CMS Projects

API-first CMS platforms that deliver content as data, letting developers build frontends with any technology.

CometCMS

Headless, simple CMS with a PHP backend and a convenient Vue admin frontend.

Alternative to:

Contentful

Directus

The flexible backend for all your projects 🐰 Turn your DB into a headless CMS, admin panels, or apps with a custom UI, instant APIs, auth & more.

Alternative to:

WordPress

Payload

Payload is an open-source, TypeScript-first headless CMS and application framework built on Next.js, Express, and React.

Alternative to:

Contentful

Strapi

Open-source headless CMS built with JavaScript and TypeScript — fully customizable and developer-first. Self-hostable alternative to WordPress and Contentful.

Alternative to:

WordPress

TinaCMS

A fully open-source headless CMS with Git support, Markdown editing, and live visual preview for React-based sites.

Alternative to:

Contentful

WollyCMS

Self-hosted, open-source headless CMS built specifically for Astro.js with a block-based page builder.

Alternative to:

Contentful