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Head-to-head · Headless CMS

Squidex vs Storyblok

  • 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
Storyblok #9 in Headless CMS 8.5/10 Free plan · 45-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Storyblok

Squidex leads on 0 checks, Storyblok 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 Storyblok

Squidex scores higher on our rubric for headless cms: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.

Squidex is the better fit for developers wanting open-source deployment options. Storyblok is the better fit for editors prioritizing visual headless workflows.

  • Squidex fits best

    Developers wanting open-source deployment options

  • Storyblok fits best

    Editors prioritizing visual headless workflows

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Side by side

Feature Squidex 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Storyblok 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #4 in Headless CMS #9 in Headless CMS
Best for Developers wanting open-source deployment options Editors prioritizing visual headless workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $90.75/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 45 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 15 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Squidex 4/4 · Storyblok 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
  • Visual Editor with draft website previews and component blocks
  • REST and GraphQL APIs with localization and granular permissions
  • Webhooks, releases, and media transformation support
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
  • Starter includes only 1 user seat and 1 space
  • Growth starts at $99 per month for 5 seats
  • Premium and Elite plans use custom pricing
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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Storyblok is a cloud headless CMS for marketing and development teams creating websites, applications, and other digital experiences. Its main distinction is combining structured content modeling and API delivery with a Visual Editor for…

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  1. SquidexHeadless CMS 9.0Free plan
  2. StoryblokHeadless CMS 8.5Free plan · 45-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

  • Storyblok — where it wins

    • Visual Editor with draft website previews and component blocks
    • REST and GraphQL APIs with localization and granular permissions
    • Webhooks, releases, and media transformation support

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter includes only 1 user seat and 1 space
    • Growth starts at $99 per month for 5 seats
    • Premium and Elite plans use custom pricing

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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