Best Open Source Alternatives to DatoCMS

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to DatoCMS — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 3 alternatives

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DatoCMS alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to DatoCMS, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Strapi	72,763	MIT	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Aug 2026	Visit
Directus	36,961	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Aug 2026	Visit
Decap CMS	19,268	MIT	Web	No	Aug 2026	Visit