Sanity vs Strapi

Side-by-side open-source comparison for 2026. Strapi currently leads on GitHub stars (71.8k) over Sanity (6.1k). Both tools list each other as alternatives in this directory.

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Sanity vs Strapi, ranked by GitHub stars
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1Strapi

πŸš€ Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, fully customizable, and developer-first.

71.8kTypeScriptOther
2Sanity

Sanity Studio is a platform to rapidly configure content workspaces powered by structured content, allowing developers to build powerful CMS solutions and deliver content seamlessly.

6.1kTypeScriptMIT License

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Sanity

Sanity Studio is a platform to rapidly configure content workspaces powered by structured content, allowing developers to build powerful CMS solutions and deliver content seamlessly.

TypeScript Β· MIT License Β· 6.1k GitHub stars

Strapi

πŸš€ Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, fully customizable, and developer-first.

TypeScript Β· 71.8k GitHub stars

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Sanity or Strapi?

Strapi currently has more GitHub stars (71.8k) than Sanity (6.1k). Star counts are a proxy for community adoption.

Are Sanity and Strapi free?

Yes. Both are open source and free to use in your own projects.

How does this comparison work?

Pages only exist for mutual alternatives β€” each tool lists the other in its alternatives metadata. Stats come from the canonical tool records in this directory.

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