The Modern WordPress Alternative - Build professional websites with Strapi + Next.js in minutes, not hours.
StrapiPress is a production-ready, headless CMS starter that combines the power of Strapi with the performance of Next.js. Perfect for developers who want WordPress functionality without the WordPress complexity.
- Setup Time: 5 minutes to running site
- Cost: $0 hosting for first 6-12 months (free tiers)
- Performance: Sub-3 second load times
- SEO: Built-in optimization and meta management
- Backend: Strapi 5.16.0 (Headless CMS)
- Frontend: Next.js 15 + React 19
- Styling: Tailwind CSS v4 + shadcn/ui
- Database: SQLite (dev) / PostgreSQL (prod)
- Deployment: Vercel + Strapi Cloud (free tiers)
apps/strapi: Strapi CMS backend with content types, media management, and admin panelapps/web: Next.js frontend with internationalization, SEO, and responsive design
- WordPress functionality without PHP
- Modern React-based frontend
- Type-safe development experience
- Scalable architecture from day one
- Quick client site deployment
- Cost-effective hosting solutions
- Professional, maintainable codebases
- SEO-optimized performance
- News/blog platforms
- Corporate websites
- Content marketing sites
- Multi-language sites
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/luannguyenQV/strapi-press strapipress
cd strapipress
# Install workspace dependencies
pnpm install
# Install Strapi dependencies (separate from workspace)
pnpm install:strapi
# or: cd apps/strapi && pnpm install
# Start both apps (recommended)
pnpm dev
# Or start individually:
pnpm dev:web # Next.js frontend only
pnpm dev:strapi # Strapi CMS only
# Visit:
# Frontend: http://localhost:3001
# Strapi Admin: http://localhost:1337/admin- ️ Implementation Plan - Full development roadmap
- 🚀 Deployment Guide - Free tier hosting setup
- 🧩 Component Architecture - Frontend structure
| Feature | WordPress | StrapiPress |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 30+ minutes | 5 minutes |
| Performance | 3-8 seconds | <3 seconds |
| Security | Plugin vulnerabilities | Headless architecture |
| Developer Experience | PHP/MySQL | TypeScript/Modern stack |
| Hosting Cost | $5-20/month | $0 (free tiers) |
| Scalability | Limited by server | Cloud-native |
Ready to build something amazing? Start with pnpm dev and launch your site! 🎉