07:29

Strapi — Open-Source Headless CMS & Backend Framework

Open-source Node.js backend framework with auto-generated REST/GraphQL APIs, content management UI, and fully customizable backend logic. Self-hostable with Docker. MIT licensed, 72.7k stars.
07:28

Directus — Collaborative Backend & Headless CMS

Database-first backend platform that wraps any SQL database into instant REST/GraphQL APIs, a no-code admin panel, and a native MCP server. Self-hostable with Docker. 36.5k stars, used by Tripadvisor, Club Med, Weber.
07:17

GitCMS

Git-based and headless CMS for Astro, Next.js, Hugo, Jekyll, Eleventy, Gatsby, etc.
This is not self-hosted, and actually involves a price tag, but looks interesting nonetheless.
07:39

There's a CMS in My IDE!

Why I started using Front Matter CMS to work with my Hugo-based static website and how you can do it, too.