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calls keystatic “Choose when you want a TypeScript-native Git-based CMS with no database and single-package integration.”
TinaCMS is the leading open-source headless CMS that supports Markdown and Visual Editing. Your content is stored in your own GitHub repo 🦙 ❤️
calls keystatic “Choose for a Git-backed, code-first CMS without a database, using TypeScript and Markdown.”
🚀 Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, fully customizable, and developer-first.
calls keystatic “Choose for a developer-friendly Git-based CMS with a TypeScript API and no database.”
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.
calls keystatic “Choose if you want a Git-backed CMS with a TypeScript API and no database, rather than Keystone's DB-backed GraphQL.”
The superpowered headless CMS for Node.js — built with GraphQL and React
calls keystatic “Choose when you need a Git-based, no-database CMS for file-based content with a TypeScript API.”
Open-source, self-hosted CMS platform on AWS serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3). TypeScript framework with multi-tenancy, lifecycle hooks, GraphQL API, and AI-assisted development via MCP server. Built for developers at large organizations.
calls keystatic “For lightweight Markdown/YAML content with a TypeScript API, no database.”
Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.