# Magnolia, Strapi vs Butter CMS Comparison

| | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 37 | 204 | 206 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | Free With One-Time Purchase | Free Trial Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Magnolia

**Not enough data**

### Strapi

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- Flexibility (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Developer Challenges (5 reviews)
- Learning Curve (5 reviews)

### Butter CMS

Pros:
- Content Management (10 reviews)
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (5 reviews)
- Limited Features (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (125 reviews) | 8.9 (154 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (129 reviews) | 9.1 (153 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (105 reviews) | 9.1 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (95 reviews) | 9.1 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (27 reviews) | 8.4 (86 reviews) | 9.5 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (66 reviews) | 9.6 (84 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (99 reviews) | 9.0 (139 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Magnolia

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Community Edition CMS

Price: Free

Description: Access the essential capabilities of Magnolia with a free, open-source platform designed for developers. Perfect for prototyping and small-scale projects, it offers the flexibility to build custom, content-driven solutions with full code transparency.

Key Features:
- Create content
- Manage content
- Optimize content

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/magnolia/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Strapi

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Community

Price: Free With One-Time Purchase

Key Features:
- Open-Source under MIT License
- REST & GraphQL API
- Up to 3 default roles

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/strapi/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Butter CMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Trial Per Month

Description: For freelancers and devs launching fast on small projects or MVPs

Key Features:
- Unlimited users
- 50 blogs
- Unlimited Components & Collections

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/butter-cms/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Web Content Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Magnolia** | 8.1/10 | 18 |
| **Strapi** | 8.0/10 | 64 |
| **Butter CMS** | 8.3/10 | 60 |

#### Content

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Authoring** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 9.1 (57 reviews) | 
| **Rich Text Editor** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (58 reviews) | 8.7 (56 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 7.9 (49 reviews) | 8.2 (50 reviews) | 
| **Plug-ins/Widgets/Apps** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 7.6 (41 reviews) | 
| **Approval Process** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (44 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Content Scheduling** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 7.4 (39 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (55 reviews) | 8.2 (55 reviews) | 
| **Internal Search** | 7.6 (17 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 7.4 (56 reviews) | 
| **Content Repository** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (51 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Breadth of Pre-Built Templates** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 7.0 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | 7.6 (14 reviews) | 6.8 (41 reviews) | 8.0 (49 reviews) | 
| **Branding/Themes** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 7.1 (39 reviews) | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 7.7 (48 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Community** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (49 reviews) | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **SEO** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 8.5 (51 reviews) | 
| **Flexible Navigation Structures** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (52 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 8.4 (44 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 7.9 (39 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards and Reports** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 7.4 (39 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 8.9 (52 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Web Content Management

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Magnolia** | N/A | N/A |
| **Strapi** | N/A | N/A |
| **Butter CMS** | 8.4/10 | 7 |

#### Analytics

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Audience Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Reports & Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Templated Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Portals and Sites** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Design & Development

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **No-Code App Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Low-Code App Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Headless CMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Magnolia** | 8.0/10 | 12 |
| **Strapi** | 7.4/10 | 68 |
| **Butter CMS** | 7.9/10 | 70 |

#### Publishing

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Publishing** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (49 reviews) | 8.7 (49 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-language** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 7.9 (49 reviews) | 8.0 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **AR/VR Capability** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 4.3 (31 reviews) | 6.5 (23 reviews) | 

#### Development

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Image Management** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 7.8 (49 reviews) | 8.0 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reuseable Content** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 8.7 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Unlimited Environments** | 6.4 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (48 reviews) | 7.8 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Form Builder** | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (47 reviews) | 7.1 (25 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 7.4 (44 reviews) | 7.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Content Performance** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (43 reviews) | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Headless CMS

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Magnolia** | N/A | N/A |
| **Strapi** | N/A | N/A |
| **Butter CMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Magnolia** | N/A | N/A |
| **Strapi** | N/A | N/A |
| **Butter CMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Headless CMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/headless-cms), [Web Content Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/web-content-management)

**Unique to Magnolia (2):** [Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-experience-platforms-dxp), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store)

**Unique to Strapi (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace)

**Unique to Butter CMS (1):** [Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-experience-platforms-dxp)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Magnolia | Strapi | Butter CMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.5% | 79.6% | 63.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.4% | 16.8% | 26.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.1% | 3.6% | 9.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Magnolia

- **Computer Software:** 14.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 8.8%
- **Insurance:** 8.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.8%
- **Retail:** 5.9%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.9%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.9%
- **Computer Games:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 35.3%

#### Strapi

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 19.5%
- **Computer Software:** 14.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.7%
- **Education Management:** 7.7%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Entertainment:** 2.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.6%
- **Program Development:** 2.6%
- **E-Learning:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 29.2%

#### Butter CMS

- **Computer Software:** 11.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.9%
- **Financial Services:** 7.4%
- **Internet:** 5.0%
- **Retail:** 5.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.0%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 40.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Magnolia

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- [Craft CMS](https://www.g2.com/products/craft-cms/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (48 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Magnolia

- Title: [What is Magnolia technology?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-magnolia-technology) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is Magnolia CMS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-magnolia-cms-used-for) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### Strapi

- Title: [What is Strapi used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-strapi-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a CMS that gives you more problems than it solves"
- Title: [What is the best way to deploy Strapi v4 on Azure Web App/Azure Services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-deploy-strapi-v4-on-azure-web-app-azure-services) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Using an Azure Resource Manager template. Follow the guide here:..."

### Butter CMS

- Title: [How does a headless CMS work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-a-headless-cms-work) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "A headless CMS is a content management system that provides a way to author content (our UI/Dashboard), but instead of having your content tightly coupled to..."
- Title: [What is Prismic?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-prismic) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "A headless CMS is a content management system that provides a way to author content (our UI/Dashboard), but instead of having your content tightly coupled to..."
- Title: [What is butter CMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-butter-cms) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "ButterCMS is your content backend.  An API-first headless CMS platform that marketers + developers love.

Here's a quick overview:..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/magnolia-vs-strapi-vs-butter-cms)