Open Source Alternatives

Alternatives to Sanity

Headless CMS with a real-time structured content platform.

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Updated Apr 2026

Building Blocks

Sanity is a platform — it bundles multiple capabilities into one subscription. These tools each cover one piece. Teams often assemble 2–3 of them instead of paying for the full suite.

Strapi

37covers: headless CMS55%

Leading open source headless CMS, fully JavaScript

Directus

22covers: headless CMS55%

Flexible backend — turn your DB into a headless CMS or admin panel

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