Strapi Development Services
Custom Strapi implementation for teams that need full control, self-hosting, and open-source flexibility. Built for developers, owned by you.
Who Strapi development is for
Strapi fits teams that prioritize control, customization, and cost predictability. If you need vendor independence and want to own your infrastructure, Strapi is worth evaluating.
What Strapi is
Strapi is an open-source, Node.js-based headless CMS you deploy and host yourself. It provides a customizable admin panel, REST and GraphQL APIs, and full control over your content architecture.
Unlike SaaS platforms, Strapi runs on your infrastructure. You own the code, the data, and the deployment. This means more control, but also more responsibility for hosting, updates, and security.
Honest trade-offs
Where Strapi excels
- Cost predictability — no per-user or bandwidth SaaS fees
- Full customization — extend the backend without restrictions
- Data sovereignty — host anywhere, comply with any regulation
- Open-source transparency — audit code, contribute, fork if needed
Where it requires more effort
- DevOps overhead — you manage hosting, scaling, and updates
- Security responsibility — patching and monitoring are on you
- Enterprise features — advanced capabilities require plugins or custom work
- Support model — community-driven unless you pay for enterprise
Strapi is ideal when control and cost matter more than managed convenience. If you have engineering capacity for DevOps, it's a strong choice.
How we implement Strapi
We don't just install Strapi — we architect your content system for long-term reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Content architecture design
Define schemas, relationships, and access patterns before implementation
Custom plugin development
Extend Strapi's capabilities to match your specific workflows
Infrastructure setup
Deploy on AWS, GCP, or your preferred hosting with proper security and backups
API optimization
Configure caching, rate limiting, and efficient queries for performance
Role & permission design
Implement granular access control for editors, approvers, and admins
Migration support
Import existing content from WordPress, legacy CMSs, or other platforms
Architecture considerations
Database choice
Strapi supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and MongoDB. We recommend PostgreSQL for production due to reliability and ecosystem maturity.
File storage
By default, media uploads to the local filesystem. For production, we integrate S3, Cloudinary, or similar for scalability and CDN delivery.
Authentication
Strapi includes built-in auth with JWT. For SSO or OAuth, we integrate custom providers or use plugins.
Caching strategy
API responses should be cached at the CDN or application level. We configure Redis or similar for high-traffic scenarios.
Version control
Content lives in the database, not Git. For complex workflows, we implement versioning or approval systems using plugins.
Common use cases
Multi-site content hubs
One CMS feeding multiple web properties
API-first products
Backend for mobile apps or SPAs
E-commerce backends
Product catalogs with custom logic
Internal tools
Admin dashboards and workflow systems
Documentation sites
Technical docs with versioning
Marketing platforms
Campaign content for web and email
Migration support
Moving from WordPress, Contentful, or a legacy CMS? We handle content migration, schema mapping, and SEO preservation to ensure a smooth transition.
Proven Strapi implementations
We've implemented Strapi for publishing platforms, e-commerce backends, and multi-site content hubs. From 5-page sites to systems managing thousands of entries.
Why work with ObjectSingle for Strapi
Ready to implement Strapi?
Let's discuss your content architecture, hosting requirements, and timeline. No sales pitch — just a technical conversation about whether Strapi fits your needs.