TL;DR
- headless cms wordpress strapi 2026
- For businesses choosing a content management system for their website.
Who this is for
- For businesses choosing a content management system for their website.
Keyword (SEO)
- headless cms wordpress strapi 2026
Traditional CMS (WordPress)
- All-in-one (backend + frontend)
- Ready themes and plugins
- Easier for non-technical users
Headless CMS (Strapi, Contentful)
- Backend only, frontend separate
- API-first, more flexibility
- Better performance and security
When to choose which
- WordPress: blogs, small sites
- Headless: apps, stores, multilingual
- Hybrid: WordPress as headless
Costs and maintenance
- WordPress: free, hosting €15-50/month
- Headless: €0-150/month (self-hosted) or €50-500/month (SaaS)
FAQ
Is headless CMS more expensive?
Yes, but offers more flexibility and performance. For most small sites WordPress is enough.
Can I use WordPress as headless?
Yes! WordPress REST API allows using it as headless CMS with Next.js or React.
Want this implemented for your business?
About the author
Developer at DevStudio.it. Focused on performance, SEO and production-ready web apps.
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