Strapi vs Storyblok: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Strapi scores 78 out of 100 and Storyblok scores 72. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Best Headless CMS 2026: API-First Content Platforms Compared How we rank

1

Strapi

78/100
5

Storyblok

72/100

Score breakdown

StrapiStoryblok
Price4775
APIs100100
Editorial control100100
Control over data10040
Trust and reliability5952

Pros and cons

Strapi

  • Low price of the entry paid plan
  • Can run on your own server
  • Content can be stored in the EU
  • Audited security: SOC 2 or ISO 27001
  • No permanent free plan
  • Free plan for one person or none

Storyblok

  • Low price of the entry paid plan
  • Has a permanent free plan
  • Content can be stored in the EU
  • Custom roles or fine-grained permissions
  • Free plan for one person or none

Facts side by side

FactStrapiStoryblok
Cheapest paid plan, per month$35.00 strapi.io$99.00 storyblok.com
Price requires annual billingNo strapi.ioNo storyblok.com
Free planNo docs.strapi.ioYes storyblok.com
Users on the free plan0 docs.strapi.io1 storyblok.com
GraphQL APIYes docs.strapi.ioYes storyblok.com
REST APIYes docs.strapi.ioYes storyblok.com
WebhooksYes docs.strapi.ioYes storyblok.com
Custom roles and permissionsYes docs.strapi.ioYes storyblok.com
Version historyYes docs.strapi.ioYes storyblok.com
Self-hostingYes strapi.ioNot verified
Open-source licenceYes strapi.ioNot verified
Content stored in the EUYes docs.strapi.ioYes storyblok.com
SOC 2 or ISO 27001Yes strapi.ioNot verified
Uptime in a published SLA99.95% strapi.io99.99% storyblok.com
Public status pageNot verifiedYes uptime.storyblok.com
FoundedNot verified2017 storyblok.com

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