Open-Source Headless CMS with Custom Strapi Development
Custom content types, plugins, and API-powered frontends on Strapi, built by AI-managed engineering teams.
Platform: Strapi (CMS)
Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS built with Node.js, offering a customizable admin panel and auto-generated APIs. Bookuvai builds custom Strapi backends with tailored content types, develops plugins for extended functionality, and creates frontends consuming Strapi's REST or GraphQL APIs. We deploy Strapi to any infrastructure with database flexibility and full source code control.
What We Build
- Content API Backends: Custom Strapi setups with tailored content types, components, dynamic zones, and role-based access control.
- Custom Plugins: Strapi plugins for custom field types, import/export tools, content workflows, and third-party integrations.
- Frontend Applications: React, Next.js, or Vue frontends consuming Strapi APIs with real-time content preview and dynamic routing.
- Admin Customization: Custom admin panel modifications with branded themes, custom views, and streamlined editorial workflows.
Integration Capabilities
- Cloud Storage: Configure S3, Cloudinary, or custom providers for media uploads, image transformation, and CDN delivery.
- Email Providers: Integrate SendGrid, Mailgun, or SES for transactional emails triggered by content events and user actions.
- Authentication: Connect Auth0, Firebase Auth, or custom SSO providers alongside Strapi's built-in users and permissions.
- Search Services: Integrate Algolia or Meilisearch for fast, typo-tolerant search across Strapi content collections.
Typical Projects
- Blog + Marketing CMS: Strapi backend with Next.js frontend for a company blog, landing pages, and team directory. (40-70, $80-$140)
- Custom Plugin Development: Strapi plugin with custom content import, bulk editing tools, and webhook-based publishing. (30-50, $60-$100)
- Multi-tenant CMS: Strapi setup with tenant isolation, custom roles, and shared content libraries for franchise operations. (80-130, $160-$260)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Strapi free to use?
- Strapi Community Edition is fully open-source and free. Strapi Cloud and Enterprise editions offer managed hosting, SSO, and audit logs at additional cost.
- Can Strapi handle large-scale content?
- Yes. With proper database indexing, caching (Redis), and CDN configuration, Strapi handles millions of content entries and high API throughput.
- How does Strapi compare to Contentful?
- Strapi is self-hosted and open-source with no content limits, while Contentful is fully managed SaaS with usage-based pricing. Strapi gives you more control; Contentful offers more convenience.