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Top Open Source Headless CMS Tools in 2026

A curated collection of the 9 best free and open-source Headless CMS tools in 2026. Compare features, GitHub stars, tech stacks, and self-hosted software.

  • Webiny

    Open-source AI-programmable headless CMS

    Stars
    8,032
    Last commit
    10d ago
    License
    Open Source

  • TinaCMS

    GitHub-powered visual editor for Markdown content

    Stars
    13,757
    Last commit
    11d ago
    License
    Apache-2.0

  • Strapi

    Open-source headless CMS for content APIs

    Stars
    73,017
    Last commit
    10d ago
    License
    Open Source

  • Payload

    Open-source headless CMS and app framework

    Stars
    44,427
    Last commit
    11d ago
    License
    MIT

  • Marble CMS

    Simple headless CMS for blogs and media

    Stars
    382
    Last commit
    15d ago
    License
    AGPL-3.0

  • KeystoneJS

    Superpowered Node.js Headless CMS for developers

    Stars
    9,964
    Last commit
    12d ago
    License
    MIT

  • Directus

    Open source headless CMS & backend platform

    Stars
    37,600
    Last commit
    12d ago
    License
    Open Source

  • Craft CMS

    Flexible CMS for custom digital experiences

    Stars
    3,604
    Last commit
    15d ago
    License
    Open Source

  • Builder

    Visual development platform for React, Vue, Svelte, Qwik

    Stars
    8,808
    Last commit
    13d ago
    License
    MIT
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