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Squidex

A headless CMS with schemas, REST and GraphQL APIs, and event-driven rules.

See how Squidex fits among Contentful alternatives.

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At a glance

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Developers who want an API-first CMS for several frontends.

Watch out. Squidex needs MongoDB. Plan the database before you deploy.

Run
Hosted or self-host
Effort
Moderate
Deploy
DockerAzureAWSGCP
License
MIT
Replaces
Contentful
Activity
Active · 3d ago

Overview

Squidex is an MIT-licensed headless CMS. Content follows schemas with field rules, and it is served through REST and GraphQL APIs for any website or app. It includes an asset library, localization, roles and permissions, and rules that react to content events to call external systems. It runs on Docker or on Azure, AWS, and GCP, and a cloud version is also offered.

What it does

  • Content schemas with field rules
  • REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Asset library with querying
  • Localization, roles, and permissions
  • Rules that react to content events

Capability source: Project documentation

Who Squidex fits

Developers who want an API-first CMS for several frontends.

How you run it

Squidex has hosted and self-hosted options.

Documented deployment options: Docker, Azure, AWS, GCP.

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Before you choose it

Squidex needs MongoDB. Plan the database before you deploy.

Self-hosting and deployment

Self-hostable
Yes
Cloud / hosted offering
Yes
Docker noted in deployment tags
Yes
Deployment tags
Docker, Azure, AWS, GCP
Difficulty
Moderate

Squidex questions

What is Squidex?
A headless CMS with schemas, REST and GraphQL APIs, and event-driven rules. It is listed under CMS on PickOpenSource.
Is Squidex open source?
Yes. Its source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license.
Can you self-host Squidex?
Yes. Listed deployment options: Docker, Azure, AWS, GCP. A hosted version is also available.
Is Squidex free?
Pricing is not recorded in this catalog. Check the official website for hosted plans and edition limits, and the MIT license for usage conditions. Self-hosting also requires infrastructure and maintenance.
What are alternatives to Squidex?
Squidex is listed as an open-source alternative to Contentful. Similar cms projects include Strapi, Ghost, and Payload.
Is Squidex actively maintained?
The latest commit on GitHub was October 13, 2026, and the repository has 2.5k stars.

Related projects

Other approved projects in CMS: Strapi, Ghost, Payload.

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