# Caisy vs Strapi

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Strapi

| Attribute | Caisy | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 63.2 (55% (medium)) | 71.2 (75% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 4,257 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 73,125 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 142,925 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A headless CMS that separates content creation from presentation and delivers content via GraphQL API to web, mobile, and other channels. Includes real-time collaboration, multilingual support, digital asset management, and flexible content modeling with blueprints. It is indexed under Headless CMS.","source":"https://caisy.io/pricing","question":"What is Caisy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Caisy offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $49 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://caisy.io/pricing","question":"Is Caisy free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Caisy supports the web, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://caisy.io/pricing","question":"What platforms does Caisy support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Caisy, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://caisy.io/pricing","question":"Can Caisy be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Caisy, including Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Zendesk and Intercom. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://caisy.io/pricing","question":"What does Caisy integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Caisy. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Caisy not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://caisy.io/blog/security-best-practices-headless-cms","question":"What security certifications does Caisy have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"A TypeScript-based headless CMS that enables you to design content structures and automatically create REST and GraphQL APIs. Deploy it yourself for full data control or use managed cloud hosting, with extensive options to customize the admin interface and backend logic. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","question":"What is Strapi?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Strapi is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $15 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","question":"Is Strapi free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Strapi. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","question":"What platforms does Strapi support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Strapi can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","question":"Can Strapi be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 22 integrations for Strapi, including React, Vue.js, Svelte, Astro, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Flutter and TanStack, plus 14 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","question":"What does Strapi integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Strapi. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Strapi not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://strapi.io","question":"What security certifications does Strapi have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Yes. Strapi is published under the SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/@strapi/strapi","question":"Is Strapi open source?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"Strapi is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","question":"Where is Strapi available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A headless CMS that separates content creation from presentation and delivers content via GraphQL API to web, mobile, and other channels. Includes real-time collaboration, multilingual support, digital asset management, and flexible content modeling with blueprints. | A TypeScript-based headless CMS that enables you to design content structures and automatically create REST and GraphQL APIs. Deploy it yourself for full data control or use managed cloud hosting, with extensive options to customize the admin interface and backend logic. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_managed_saas","webhooks_event_triggers":true,"graphql_api_native_delivery":true,"real_time_visual_preview_editor":true,"multi_language_localization_i18n":true,"nextjs_gatsby_native_framework_support":true,"visual_content_modeling_schema_builder":true,"granular_role_based_access_control_rbac":true,"shopify_bigcommerce_ecommerce_integration":true}` | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"197 community-built integrations and plugins","structured_content":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 197 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Magento","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"WooCommerce","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Analytics","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Adobe Analytics","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zendesk","native":true,"category":"support","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Intercom","native":true,"category":"support","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"React"},{"name":"Vue.js"},{"name":"Svelte"},{"name":"Astro"},{"name":"Next.js"},{"name":"Nuxt.js"},{"name":"Flutter"},{"name":"React Native"},{"name":"TanStack"},{"name":"React Router 7"},{"name":"React-admin"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Railway"},{"name":"Cloudinary"},{"name":"ImageKit"},{"name":"Mux"},{"name":"Elasticsearch"},{"name":"Algolia"},{"name":"n8n"},{"name":"Postmark"},{"name":"Resend"},{"name":"Croct"},{"name":"SearchBlox"},{"name":"Expo"},{"name":"Medusa"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["3 members","3 projects","Basic content management and APIs"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For getting started with content management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"3 across organization","projects":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$49/month","features":["Increased member capacity to 12","API operations included","Asset traffic included","Audit logs","Content workflows"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For small businesses seeking cost-effective content management","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"From $1499/month","features":["Custom pricing and capacity","SLA 99.9% uptime","Organization audit logs","Content workflows","Bank transfer payments (EU)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1499,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Custom solutions for large organizations with specific requirements","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional members","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"member","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Additional API operations or asset traffic"}],"summary":"Free tier + $49/month for Growth + custom Enterprise pricing. Pay-as-you-go overages for additional API operations.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://caisy.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-08T13:40:53.763Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","summary":"Free forever, open-source","features":["MIT-licensed open-source software","Role-based access control","REST and GraphQL APIs","Unlimited entries and API calls","Media library","Webhooks","Dynamic zones and components","Custom fields","TypeScript support","Data import/export/transfer","CRON jobs","Marketplace access","Community support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Open-source tier with unlimited usage","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"roles":"Unlimited","entries":"Unlimited","locales":"Unlimited","api_calls":"Unlimited","content_types":"Unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$45/month includes 3 seats; additional seats $15/month each","features":["Everything in Community","Strapi AI (1,000 credits/month)","Live Preview","Releases","Content History (30-day retention)","Basic support","Additional seats at $15/month each"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":45,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Production features including AI, content versioning, and advanced collaboration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"seats_included":"3","ai_credits_monthly":"1000","content_history_retention":"30 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing—contact sales","features":["Everything in Growth","Review workflows","Audit logs","SOC 2 report","Standard and premium support with concierge advisory","Offline licensing available"],"description":"Governance, compliance, and dedicated support for large-scale deployments","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"content_history_retention":"365 days"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Single Sign-On (SSO)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":150,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"SSO Additional Seats","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Strapi AI Additional Credits","components":[{"per":{"qty":100,"unit":"credits"},"kind":"metered","amount":1.5,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Offline Licensing"}],"summary":"Free forever with Community tier. Growth at $45/month (3 seats included) + $15 per additional seat. Enterprise available by quote. AI and SSO add-ons available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:30:33.274Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":49,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 6 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.53.0","date":"2026-09-09T14:21:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.53.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.52.3","date":"2026-09-02T14:37:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.52.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.52.2","date":"2026-08-26T07:35:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.52.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.52.1","date":"2026-08-19T11:37:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.52.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.52.0","date":"2026-08-12T07:29:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.52.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.51.2","date":"2026-08-05T13:05:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.51.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.51.1","date":"2026-07-29T10:04:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.51.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.51.0","date":"2026-07-23T12:11:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.51.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.50.2","date":"2026-07-15T10:01:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.50.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.50.1","date":"2026-07-08T11:20:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.50.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.50.0","date":"2026-07-02T11:15:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.50.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.49.0","date":"2026-06-24T10:12:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.49.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.48.1","date":"2026-06-17T10:03:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.48.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.48.0","date":"2026-06-10T13:19:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.48.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v4.26.2","date":"2026-06-09T11:12:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.26.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.47.1","date":"2026-06-03T12:22:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.47.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.47.0","date":"2026-05-28T11:28:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.47.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.46.1","date":"2026-05-20T09:15:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.46.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.46.0","date":"2026-05-13T13:46:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.46.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.45.1","date":"2026-05-11T10:49:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.45.1"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.9 | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 7.2 |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://caisy.io/blog/security-best-practices-headless-cms | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=strapi-utils&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Headless CMS)

| Capability | Caisy | Strapi |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud managed saas | - |
| Graphql API native delivery | ✓ | - |
| Rest API delivery | - | - |
| Visual content modeling schema builder | ✓ | - |
| Real time visual preview editor | ✓ | - |
| Multi language localization i18n | ✓ | - |
| Webhooks event triggers | ✓ | - |
| Granular role based access control RBAC | ✓ | - |
| Nextjs gatsby native framework support | ✓ | - |
| Shopify bigcommerce ecommerce integration | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:37:02.613Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*