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4 Headless CMS apps

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1Directusdirectus.comThe collaborative backend for builders & AI.$499–$599/moFree planSelf-hostable
2Payloadpayloadcms.comThe Next.js Headless CMS and App FrameworkFree planOpen sourceSelf-hostable
3Sanitysanity.ioThe Content Operating System for the AI eraFrom $15/user/moFree plan
4Strapistrapi.ioOpen-Source Content Framework for AI-Powered WebsitesFrom $45/moFree planOpen sourceSelf-hostable