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TinaCMS vs Strapi: catalog facts
TinaCMS	Strapi
Free Open source under the Apache 2.0 license; TinaCloud is an optional hosted service.	Freemium Free and open source to self-host; Strapi Cloud hosting and sales plans cost extra.
Web, Self-hosted, Command line	Self-hosted, Command line
Content stays as files in your Git repository Visual editing with live preview	Automatic REST and GraphQL APIs from content models Visual content type builder
Requires developer setup in a site project Aimed at Git-based sites rather than standalone use	Headless only, so you build the frontend yourself Aimed at developers rather than non-technical site owners
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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