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Strapi vs Wagtail
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| Fact | Strapi | Wagtail |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 73k | 21k |
| Latest | v5.56.0 | v8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 72 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 30+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
Full replacementStrapiContent types, REST and GraphQL APIs, roles and i18n, in Node.js.
PartialWagtailA Django CMS with an editor-friendly admin and a read-only content API for headless front ends.
Strapi
- v5.56.02026-09-30admin: record admin account and password actions in audit logs (#27748)
- v5.55.12026-09-24This is a hotfix release patching v5.55.0 that were causing a performance drop for the projects that have the documenta…
- v5.55.02026-09-23admin: record token management in audit logs (#27605)
- v5.54.02026-09-16We've been heads-down on this for months, and it's the change we're most excited to put in your hands: the redesigned M…
- v5.53.02026-09-09Add an export audit logs button (#27427)
Strapi
unsigned The latest release, v5.56.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Wagtail
unsigned The latest release, v8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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