Strapi vs Typeform
Leading open-source Node.js headless CMS — self-host or Cloud
vs. Conversational forms that feel human — dominant brand in online forms
Pricing tiers
Strapi
Self-Hosted (OSS)
MIT-licensed Node.js CMS. Run free on any infra. Full admin + plugin ecosystem.
$0 base (usage-based)
Cloud Free (trial)
14-day free trial of Strapi Cloud.
Free
Cloud Essential
$18/month ($15 annual). 500k API requests, 50 GB asset bandwidth, 50 GB storage. Transparent overages.
$18/mo
Cloud Pro
$90/month. Higher quotas, faster support.
$90/mo
Cloud Scale
$450/month. Enterprise-grade infra, priority support.
$450/mo
Enterprise Edition (self-host)
Self-host + Enterprise license. SSO/SAML, audit logs, review workflows, content releases.
Custom
Typeform
Free
$0. Unlimited forms, only 10 responses/mo, Typeform branding, 3 questions/form max on some plans.
Free
Basic
$25/mo. 100 responses/mo. Remove branding. Unlimited questions.
$25/mo
Plus
$50/mo. 1,000 responses/mo. Custom domain, hidden fields, logic jumps.
$50/mo
Business
$83/mo. 10,000 responses/mo. Priority support, advanced analytics.
$83/mo
Enterprise
Custom. SSO, dedicated success manager, HIPAA, large response volumes.
Custom
Free-tier quotas head-to-head
Comparing self-hosted on Strapi vs free on Typeform.
| Metric | Strapi | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| No overlapping quota metrics for these tiers. | ||
Features
Strapi · 16 features
- Audit Logs (EE) — Track every admin action.
- Components — Reusable field groups shared across content types.
- Content Types Builder — Visual schema builder — fields, relations, components, dynamic zones.
- Custom Fields — Plugin-based custom field types (color picker, markdown, etc.).
- Draft & Publish — Two-phase publishing workflow.
- Dynamic Zones — Flexible page builder — authors pick components to add.
- GraphQL API (plugin) — Optional GraphQL layer via official plugin.
- Internationalization — Multi-locale content out of the box.
- Media Library — Upload + organize media. Providers: local, S3, Cloudinary, DO Spaces.
- Releases (EE) — Bundle content changes and publish atomically.
- REST API (auto-gen) — Auto-generated REST endpoints per content type. Full CRUD + filters.
- Review Workflows (EE) — Approval-based content workflows.
- Role-Based Access Control — Per-role permissions at content type + field level.
- SSO / SAML (EE) — Enterprise identity for admin users.
- Strapi Cloud — Fully-managed hosting of Strapi instances.
- Webhooks — Built-in webhooks on content lifecycle events.
Typeform · 14 features
- 30+ Question Types — Video, rating, payment, choice, etc.
- Analytics — Completion rate, drop-off, by device.
- Calculations — Score + formula fields.
- Conversational Flow — One question at a time.
- Custom Domain — forms.yourbrand.com.
- Embed Options — Inline, popup, side tab, popover, slider.
- Hidden Fields — Inject params from URL/app.
- Logic Jumps — Branching logic (Plus+).
- OAuth (Typeform Connect) — Build apps that access user forms.
- Payments (Stripe) — Paid orders/donations.
- REST API — Manage forms + fetch responses.
- Template Library — 3,000+ templates.
- VideoAsk (separate product) — Async video Q&A.
- Webhooks — Real-time submission events.
Developer interfaces
| Kind | Strapi | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | Strapi CLI | — |
| SDK | @strapi/client (JS) | @typeform/embed |
| REST | Admin REST API, Strapi Content REST API | Responses API, Typeform Data API |
| GRAPHQL | GraphQL API (plugin) | — |
| OTHER | Webhooks | Typeform Builder, Typeform Connect, Typeform Webhooks |
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