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Head-to-head · Headless CMS

Squidex vs ButterCMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Squidex #4 in Headless CMS 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Squidex
ButterCMS #12 in Headless CMS 8.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ButterCMS

Squidex leads on 0 checks, ButterCMS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSquidex · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ButterCMS

Squidex scores higher on our rubric for headless cms: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #12.

Squidex is the better fit for developers wanting open-source deployment options. ButterCMS is the better fit for teams needing broad integrations and mobile delivery.

  • Squidex fits best

    Developers wanting open-source deployment options

  • ButterCMS fits best

    Teams needing broad integrations and mobile delivery

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Side by side

Feature Squidex 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ButterCMS 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.2
Ranking #4 in Headless CMS #12 in Headless CMS
Best for Developers wanting open-source deployment options Teams needing broad integrations and mobile delivery
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $71/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 15 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Squidex 4/4 · ButterCMS 4/4
Content localization ✓ ✓
Webhooks ✓ ✓
Content preview ✓ ✓
Asset transformations ✓ ✓
Specs
API types Both Both
Role permissions Custom Custom
Our review
Pros
  • Self-hosting with Docker or Kubernetes deployment options
  • REST and GraphQL APIs with structured schemas and localized content
  • Fine-grained permissions, previews, version history, and image processing
  • REST and GraphQL APIs support web, iOS, and Android delivery
  • Visual editing, live preview, localization, and scheduled publishing
  • Broad integrations with identity, forms, media, translation, and CRM tools
Cons
  • Self-hosted deployments require Docker or Kubernetes operations
  • Usage limits vary across API, traffic, storage, and contributor tiers
  • The platform may exceed the needs of teams seeking a simpler CMS
  • The paid entry tier is $71 per month when billed annually
  • Write API and webhooks are add-ons on Advanced and higher plans
  • Enterprise features such as workflows and custom roles require the Enterprise plan
Our verdict

Squidex is an open-source headless CMS for teams managing structured content, assets, schemas, workflows, and localized entries. Developers can deliver content to websites, mobile applications, and other digital products through REST and…

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ButterCMS is a hosted, API-first headless CMS for developers and marketing teams managing structured content across websites, ecommerce experiences, and mobile applications. Its model combines pages, collections, reusable components,…

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  1. SquidexHeadless CMS 9.0Free plan
  2. ButterCMSHeadless CMS 8.2Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Squidex — where it wins

    • Self-hosting with Docker or Kubernetes deployment options
    • REST and GraphQL APIs with structured schemas and localized content
    • Fine-grained permissions, previews, version history, and image processing

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployments require Docker or Kubernetes operations
    • Usage limits vary across API, traffic, storage, and contributor tiers
    • The platform may exceed the needs of teams seeking a simpler CMS

  • ButterCMS — where it wins

    • REST and GraphQL APIs support web, iOS, and Android delivery
    • Visual editing, live preview, localization, and scheduled publishing
    • Broad integrations with identity, forms, media, translation, and CRM tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The paid entry tier is $71 per month when billed annually
    • Write API and webhooks are add-ons on Advanced and higher plans
    • Enterprise features such as workflows and custom roles require the Enterprise plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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