Hashnode vs Strapi
Pricing
Hashnode: Free tier (1 blog), Pro $5/mo per blog
Strapi: Free (self-hosted), Cloud from $29/mo
Description
Hashnode: Developer-focused blogging platform with a built-in community, plus custom domains and a GraphQL API on Pro
Strapi: Open-source headless CMS built with Node.js that you can self-host or run on Strapi Cloud
Pros
- Free blog on a hashnode.dev subdomain, with posts shown in Hashnode's community feed
- Pro is cheap: $5/mo or $50/yr per blog
- Headless mode available via GraphQL API on Pro
- 100% open source (MIT license) with full self-hosting option
- Customizable admin panel with a plugin system
- REST and GraphQL APIs generated automatically from your content types
Cons
- Custom domains, the GraphQL API and headless mode need Pro
- Free accounts are limited to one blog
- Primarily geared toward technical and developer content
- Limited design customization on the free plan
- Self-hosting requires Node.js server management
- Plugin ecosystem is smaller than WordPress
Details
Hashnode is a blogging platform built for developers. A free account gets one blog on a hashnode.dev subdomain, and posts are also distributed through Hashnode’s community feed, giving new blogs built-in discoverability. Hashnode Pro, launched on 11 June 2026, costs $5 a month or $50 a year per blog. It adds a custom domain, the GraphQL API and headless mode, AI editor tools, webhooks, GitHub backup, scheduled publishing, removal of Hashnode branding, and up to 10 blogs.
Strapi is an open-source headless CMS that gives you full control over your content API. You can self-host it for free on your own server or use Strapi Cloud for a managed experience starting at $29/mo. Solo founders who are comfortable with Node.js can save money by self-hosting, while those who prefer a managed solution can use Strapi Cloud to avoid server maintenance.
Hashnode verified
Strapi verified
