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The best headless cms software in 2026

Headless CMS tools store content separately and deliver it via APIs to sites, apps, and docs. They power multi-channel publishing, collaboration, and developer workflows.

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Top reviewed headless cms software products

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Strapi
suits teams wanting open-source control, fast API scaffolding, and a plugin-rich path to custom workflows.
Payload
favors TypeScript-first, code-defined schemas and a React admin for product teams building complex apps at speed.
Sanity.io
excels at real-time collaboration and flexible schemas, pairing well with Next.js for scalable, editor-friendly content operations across multi-surface experiences.
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