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KeystoneJS

KeystoneJS builds Node.js backends with an auto-generated admin UI.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Headless CMS and GraphQL API framework

Who should look elsewhere

Learning curve

Pros

  • +Good headless CMS
  • +GraphQL API
  • +Admin UI included
  • +Open source
  • +Good for developers

Cons

  • −Learning curve
  • −Node.js required
  • −Less content features
  • −Self-hosting needed
  • −Smaller community

Key features

  • ✓Headless CMS
  • ✓GraphQL API
  • ✓TypeScript
  • ✓Custom fields
  • ✓Access control
  • ✓Open source

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0monthGraphQL API; Admin UI; TypeScript

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