Tool directory

Tools for the lean web stack

Site builders, databases, headless CMS, email and automation. Webstudio first, then the open and affordable tools that work well with it. WordPress, Webflow and Framer are listed for comparison.

22 tools

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DirectusDatabase / Backend
★ 3.8

Data platform that wraps any SQL database with REST/GraphQL APIs and a no-code admin app

CoreFreemium
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CaisyHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

German headless CMS built by a former agency, designed for speed, multi-tenancy, and real-time collaboration. Features GraphQL-native API wi

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ContentfulHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Enterprise-grade headless CMS and Digital Experience Platform (DXP) powering 30% of Fortune 500 companies. Founded in Germany (2013). Used b

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CosmicHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

API-first headless CMS with AI-powered content creation and app generation. Used by 75,000+ developers in 150+ countries. Features "Cosmic I

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Craft CMSHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

PHP-based content management system by Pixel & Tonic, built on Yii framework with Twig templating. Powers 150k+ sites including A24 Films, N

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DatoCMSHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

GraphQL-native headless CMS built for modern web teams. Used by 25,000+ businesses including Polestar (250+ editors, 28 locales), HashiCorp

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Decap CMSHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Open source Git-based CMS for static site generators (formerly Netlify CMS). Works with any Jamstack tool that stores content in Git — Hugo,

Open source
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DrupalHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Enterprise-grade open source CMS powering 400k+ websites globally. Used by Princeton University, Harvard, Volkswagen, and 70% of world's top

Open source
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FlotiqHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

API-first headless CMS from Poland, designed for developers and content editors alike. Used by Credit Agricole, Surfer SEO, and PMI. Feature

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Front MatterHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Free, open-source headless CMS that runs entirely within Visual Studio Code. Created by Elio Struyf (originally for Hugo migration from Word

Open source
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HygraphHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

GraphQL-native headless CMS (formerly GraphCMS) designed for enterprise content operations at scale. Used by Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Lego, Para

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KeystaticHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Git-based CMS that makes Markdown, JSON, and YAML content in your codebase editable by non-technical users. Built by Thinkmill (Australian c

Open source
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PayloadHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Next.js-native open-source headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript and React. Used by Disney, Bugatti, and growing rapi

Open source
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Prepr CMSHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Dutch headless CMS built specifically for B2B lead-generation websites. Combines content management with built-in personalization and A/B te

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SanityHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

The "Content Operating System" — a highly customizable headless CMS and content platform used by PUMA, Linear, Morning Brew, Figma, Cloudfla

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SpinalHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Minimal Git-based CMS for static site generators like Jekyll, 11ty, Astro, Hugo, and Docusaurus. Built for SaaS content marketing teams to c

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StatamicHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Laravel-based flat-file CMS with optional database mode, built for developers who want flexibility without database complexity. Powers sites

Open source
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StrapiHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Leading open-source headless CMS built on Node.js with 70k+ GitHub stars. Used by Toyota, Amazon, Cisco, IBM, eBay, and PostHog. Features cu

Open source
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Tape AppHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

German no-code/low-code platform for building customizable business workspaces. Similar to Notion meets Airtable with powerful workflow auto

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TinaHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Git-backed open-source headless CMS with real-time visual editing. Used by Smashing Magazine, Unity, [Bunny.net](http://Bunny.net), City of

Open source
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WebflowHeadless CMS
★ 0.0

Hosted visual website builder and CMS for designers and marketing teams

Freemium
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WordPressBlogging engine
★ 0.0

The most widely used open-source CMS and blogging platform

Open sourceFree

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