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# [Directus vs Strapi: Which Headless CMS?](https://selfhostingsh.hashnode.dev/directus-vs-strapi-which-headless-cms?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Quick Verdict Directus is the better choice for most self-hosters because it has a pre-built Docker image, works with any existing SQL database, and requires less setup. Strapi is better for developers who want a code-first content modeling experienc...

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