How does KeystoneJS compare to Strapi?

KeystoneJS uses a schema-as-code approach with GraphQL, while Strapi offers REST and GraphQL with a visual content-type builder. KeystoneJS gives more developer control.

Can KeystoneJS be self-hosted?

Yes. KeystoneJS runs on any Node.js hosting platform. We deploy to AWS, Railway, or your preferred infrastructure with database setup and monitoring.

What databases does KeystoneJS support?

KeystoneJS uses Prisma ORM, supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and SQL Server. We recommend PostgreSQL for production deployments.

Build Custom CMS Solutions With KeystoneJS

Schema-driven content modeling, GraphQL API, and admin UI — Bookuvai builds powerful KeystoneJS applications.

Platform: KeystoneJS (Headless CMS & Application Framework)

KeystoneJS is a powerful open-source headless CMS and application framework built on Node.js with a GraphQL API and auto-generated Admin UI. Bookuvai builds custom CMS solutions, content APIs, and full-stack applications using KeystoneJS with flexible schema definitions and extensible architecture.

What We Build

Custom CMS: Bespoke content management systems with custom field types, access control, and workflow automation.
Content API: GraphQL-based content APIs for headless frontends with fine-grained access control and caching.
Admin Dashboards: Custom admin interfaces extending KeystoneJS's generated UI with additional pages and functionality.
Multi-Tenant Platforms: SaaS applications with per-tenant data isolation, custom schemas, and white-label admin panels.

Integration Capabilities

GraphQL API: Auto-generated GraphQL API with filtering, pagination, and relationship queries based on your schema definition.
Custom Fields: Build custom field types for specialized data entry, validation, and rendering in the Admin UI.
Access Control: Fine-grained access control at the list, field, and operation level with custom permission logic.
Hooks & Workflows: Before/after operation hooks for validation, side effects, and workflow automation.

Typical Projects

Custom CMS Build: Schema-driven CMS with custom content types, editorial workflows, and frontend preview. (50-90, $100-$180)
API Backend: GraphQL API backend for mobile or web apps with authentication and authorization. (40-80, $80-$160)
Internal Tool: Data management tool with custom admin pages, reporting, and third-party integrations. (60-100, $120-$200)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does KeystoneJS compare to Strapi?: KeystoneJS uses a schema-as-code approach with GraphQL, while Strapi offers REST and GraphQL with a visual content-type builder. KeystoneJS gives more developer control.
Can KeystoneJS be self-hosted?: Yes. KeystoneJS runs on any Node.js hosting platform. We deploy to AWS, Railway, or your preferred infrastructure with database setup and monitoring.
What databases does KeystoneJS support?: KeystoneJS uses Prisma ORM, supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and SQL Server. We recommend PostgreSQL for production deployments.