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PageKit vs Strapi
Both are open source. PageKit focuses on developer experience and AI integration. Strapi focuses on flexibility and self-hosting.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side comparison.
| Feature | PageKit | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Developer experience | TypeScript SDK, REST API, MCPAI-first | REST/GraphQL, admin panelAdmin UI builder |
| AI agent support | ✓MCP integration | ✗ |
| Setup time | < 5 minutesSDK install | 15-30 minutesCLI + config |
| Free tier | 1 project, unlimited postsNo credit card | Self-hosted (free)Infrastructure costs |
| Managed hosting | ✓ | ✓Strapi Cloud |
| Content types | Posts, pages, mediaOpinionated | Custom content typesFully flexible |
| Admin panel | ✓ | ✓Customizable |
| REST API | ✓ | ✓ |
| GraphQL | ✗ | ✓Built-in |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled publishing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugin ecosystem | ✗ | ✓Marketplace |
Why choose PageKit?
- ✓Faster setup — no content type configuration required
- ✓Built-in AI agent support via MCP for automated content workflows
- ✓TypeScript-first SDK with full type safety out of the box
- ✓Opinionated defaults that work — less configuration, more shipping
- ✓Modern publishing studio with drafts, previews, and scheduling
- ✓Managed cloud option with zero infrastructure overhead
When to choose Strapi
- Fully customizable content types for any use case
- Rich plugin ecosystem for extended functionality
- GraphQL API built-in for flexible data queries
- Active community with extensive documentation
- More control over admin panel customization
- Proven self-hosting with Docker support
The verdict
Choose PageKit for speed and AI integration. Choose Strapi for flexibility and customization.
PageKit is perfect for developers who want to ship fast with sensible defaults. Strapi is better for teams needing custom content models and extensive plugin support.
Best for
PageKit is best for teams building blogs, changelogs, and documentation sites.
If you need a content layer that works out of the box with AI support and modern developer tools, PageKit is the way to go.
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