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ApostropheCMS vs Squidex
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| Fact | ApostropheCMS | Squidex |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | C# |
| Licence | None detected | MIT |
| Stars | 4.6k | 2.5k |
| Latest | eslint-config-apostrophe@6.1.0 | 7.24.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 110 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No licence detected | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
PartialApostropheCMSIn-context editing and a REST API for headless front ends, in Node.js with MongoDB.
Full replacementSquidexSchemas, REST and GraphQL APIs, workflows and assets, in .NET with MongoDB.
ApostropheCMS
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Squidex
- 7.24.02026-09-28API: GraphQL depth and complexity limits (graphql:maxDepth, default 30, and graphql:maxComplexity, default off).
- 7.23.02026-04-16Security: Added SSRF protection for asset downloads.
- 7.22.02026-04-14Backend: Search fields. String fields that are added to full text searches with a simple contains search.
- 7.21.02025-07-23Backend: Support for FerretDB (and probably CosmosDB and DocumentDB)
- 7.20.02025-05-30SQL: Using pooling for DbContext creation.
ApostropheCMS
unsigned The latest release, eslint-config-apostrophe@6.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Squidex
unsigned The latest release, 7.24.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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