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The Leading Open-Source Headless CMS for API-First Content
Strapi is the world's leading open-source headless CMS — providing a self-hosted, fully customisable content API that serves any front-end via REST or GraphQL. Matlab Infotech uses Strapi to power content-driven applications, marketing sites, and multi-channel platforms where editorial teams need a friendly admin while developers get a flexible, type-safe content API.
#1
Open-Source Headless CMS (GitHub)
Strapi is the most starred open-source headless CMS on GitHub.
v5
Current Version
Strapi v5 introduced the Document Service API, improved TypeScript, and a new plugin SDK.
Zero
Content API Fees
Unlike SaaS CMSes, self-hosted Strapi has no per-seat or per-API-call charges.
40+
Strapi Projects Delivered
Matlab Infotech has built and deployed Strapi CMS backends for agencies and enterprises.
Why Strapi
Why Strapi for Headless Content
Self-Hosted & Open Source
Strapi runs on your own infrastructure — your content data never touches a third-party SaaS. Full GDPR control and zero content API fees.
REST and GraphQL APIs
Strapi auto-generates both REST and GraphQL APIs from your content types — front-ends consume the format that suits them best.
Customisable Content Types
The Content-Type Builder GUI creates any data structure — relations, media, rich text, components, and dynamic zones — without writing schema code.
Role & Permission System
Granular RBAC with roles for editors, authors, and managers — per-content-type create/read/update/delete permissions down to field level.
Plugin Architecture
Strapi's plugin system extends the admin, the API, and the server — add custom endpoints, lifecycle hooks, and UI panels cleanly.
Multi-Channel Delivery
Serve content to web, mobile, IoT, digital signage, and any API consumer from a single Strapi instance — true content-as-a-service.
What We Offer
Our Strapi Development Services
Strapi CMS Setup & Configuration
Production-ready Strapi setup with content types, media library, user roles, and REST/GraphQL API configuration.
Custom Content Type Design
Modelling your content architecture in Strapi — reusable components, dynamic zones, and relation structures.
Custom Plugin Development
Bespoke Strapi plugins for custom admin panels, workflow automation, and third-party system integration.
Next.js + Strapi Integration
Headless front-ends consuming Strapi APIs with ISR, on-demand revalidation, and typed content schemas.
Strapi Cloud / Self-Hosted Deployment
Production deployment on Strapi Cloud, AWS, DigitalOcean, or Railway with proper backup and monitoring.
Strapi Migration
Migrating from WordPress, Contentful, or Sanity to Strapi — content export, schema mapping, and import.
Webhook & Lifecycle Integration
Strapi webhooks triggering CDN cache invalidation, Slack notifications, search index updates, and external sync.
Strapi v4 to v5 Upgrade
Upgrading Strapi v4 projects to Strapi v5 with new Document Service API and plugin compatibility updates.
What We Build
Business Solutions We Deliver with Strapi
Marketing Websites
Agency-style marketing sites with Strapi content and Next.js front-ends — editors update pages without deployments.
Multi-Channel Publishing
One Strapi instance powering web, iOS app, Android app, and email newsletters from a single content source.
E-commerce Content Layer
Strapi managing editorial content (blogs, guides, landing pages) alongside a Shopify or WooCommerce commerce layer.
SaaS Documentation
Product documentation and changelog powered by Strapi with editorial approval workflows and versioning.
News & Editorial Platforms
News sites with author management, category taxonomy, scheduling, and multi-media article content types.
Corporate Intranets
Private Strapi instances powering internal knowledge bases and company news portals with SSO.
Event Platforms
Event listing and registration platforms with Strapi content types for sessions, speakers, and venues.
Digital Signage
Strapi content APIs serving digital signage networks with scheduled content and location-based targeting.
Technology Stack
Tools & Technologies We Pair with Strapi
Core
Database
Front-End Integration
Media
Deployment
How We Work
Our Strapi Development Process
Discovery & Planning
We align on goals, architecture choices, and technical constraints before writing a single line of code.
UI/UX Design
Research-led wireframes and interactive prototypes validated with stakeholders before development begins.
Agile Development
Two-week sprints with working demos, automated testing, and a shared staging environment.
QA & Testing
Manual, automated, performance, and security testing baked into every sprint — not bolted on at the end.
Launch & Support
Zero-downtime deployments, monitoring setup, and a 90-day support window to ensure a smooth go-live.
Why Matlab Infotech
Why Choose Us for Strapi Development
Dedicated Team
A focused team exclusively on your project — no context switching, no shared resources.
Agile Delivery
Two-week sprints with working demos so you always see progress and can course-correct early.
Flexible Engagement
Fixed-scope, dedicated, or hourly — choose the model that matches your budget and timeline.
NDA & IP Protection
Full IP ownership, signed NDA before work starts, and secure development environments throughout.
Transparent Communication
Slack-first async updates with daily standups and a dedicated PM keeping you in the loop.
90-Day Support
Post-launch warranty and optional retainer plans to keep your product healthy and evolving.
Industry Solutions
Strapi Solutions Across Industries
Engagement Models
Flexible Hiring Models for Strapi Development
Dedicated Team
From $25/hr
Full-time developers assigned exclusively to your project — no shared resources, no context switching.
- Dedicated developers
- Daily standups
- Scale monthly
- Full IP ownership
Hourly / Part-Time
From $20/hr
Pay only for the hours you use. Ideal for ongoing maintenance, reviews, and iterative improvements.
- Flexible hours
- No minimum commitment
- Weekly billing
- Pause anytime
Fixed Scope
Project-based
Agree on deliverables and price upfront. Best for well-defined projects with clear requirements.
- Fixed price
- Milestone delivery
- No surprises
- Money-back guarantee
Technology Comparison
Strapi vs Other Technologies
| Feature | Strapi | Contentful |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Self-hosted or Strapi Cloud | SaaS-only — Contentful manages the server |
| Cost Model | Free open-source core; Cloud from $29/mo | Per-seat and API call pricing — costs scale |
| Data Ownership | Full — your database, your infrastructure | Data on Contentful servers — vendor dependency |
| Customisation | Unlimited — custom plugins and endpoints | Limited — SaaS API boundaries apply |
| API | REST and GraphQL auto-generated | REST and GraphQL — well-designed and stable |
| Best For | Teams wanting control, GDPR sovereignty, and cost predictability | Teams wanting zero-ops and a polished editor experience |
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
"Matlab Infotech set up Strapi as our content backend for our Next.js marketing site. Our marketing team manages everything themselves — no developer needed for content updates."
Kevin Bowe
Head of Marketing · TechPulse
"We chose Strapi because we needed full data sovereignty for GDPR. Matlab Infotech configured it on our own servers, added custom content types, and integrated it with our React Native app. Perfect."
Helena Mayer
CTO · HealthData EU
"Matlab Infotech built a custom Strapi plugin for our editorial workflow — draft, review, and publish stages with email notifications. It replaced a much more expensive CMS and the team loves it."
Conor Fitzpatrick
Digital Director · MediaFirst
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Strapi
Strapi vs Contentful — which should I choose?
Strapi if you want self-hosted data sovereignty, GDPR compliance on your own infrastructure, predictable costs, and unlimited customisation. Contentful if you want a fully managed SaaS CMS with a polished editor experience and zero server management. Strapi is our default recommendation for most projects — the cost savings over Contentful's enterprise pricing are significant.
What database does Strapi use?
Strapi supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite. We always use PostgreSQL for production — it is the recommended and best-supported option. SQLite is only for local development. The database choice is made at project setup and affects the migration file format.
How does Strapi handle media files?
By default, Strapi stores uploaded media on the local filesystem. For production, we configure the Strapi AWS S3 or Cloudinary provider plugin — uploads go directly to object storage and the Strapi server stores only the metadata. This decouples media from the CMS server and enables CDN delivery.
Can Strapi handle multi-language content?
Yes. Strapi v4+ includes built-in internationalisation (i18n) — content types can be localised per language, with locale-specific API queries. Editors manage translations in the admin UI per locale. We configure i18n and connect it to front-end locale routing in Next.js or Nuxt.
Is Strapi production-ready?
Yes. Strapi v4 and v5 are production-stable and used by thousands of companies. For production we recommend PostgreSQL, AWS S3 for media, a reverse proxy (Nginx), PM2 or a container for process management, and automated backups. Strapi Cloud handles all of this for teams who prefer managed hosting.
How do you deploy Strapi?
We deploy Strapi in several ways: Strapi Cloud for zero-ops managed hosting, Railway or Render for affordable managed containers, AWS ECS/Fargate for teams already on AWS, or a DigitalOcean Droplet / VPS with Nginx and PM2 for maximum cost efficiency. We always include automated database backups and health monitoring.
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Matlab Infotech sets up, customises, and deploys Strapi — giving your team a flexible content backend and your front-end a powerful, type-safe API.
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