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LUNO is Backend Platform for the AI Era.
LUNO vs Strapi
Strapi is the self-host Node CMS default. LUNO removes the need to own that server stack — platform capabilities + MCP instead of DIY Strapi ops.
Why
Why people compare
Teams leave Strapi when hosting, upgrades, and plugin/GraphQL setup become unpaid infrastructure work.
Matrix
At a glance
| Dimension | LUNO | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI-era Backend Platform | CMS / headless CMS family |
| Operators | Humans + agents (MCP) | Editors + API/plugins |
| REST | ✓ | ✓ |
| GraphQL | Not primary | △ |
| Japanese UI | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pricing unit | Site / org | ~$29+ |
Overview from public vendor info. Verify current details on each vendor site.
Who
Who each is for
LUNO
Teams that want SaaS edge delivery and agent ops without running Node CMS servers.
Strapi
Engineering orgs that want full OSS customization and accept self-host cost.
When not to choose LUNO
If you must own every line of the CMS runtime on your VMs, Strapi fits better.
Migrate
Migration posture
Export content types/entries, recreate models on LUNO, point apps at public API, retire the Strapi host.
FAQ
FAQ
Is LUNO open source like Strapi?
LUNO’s managed product is SaaS on Cloudflare Workers. Self-host expectations differ — evaluate the managed platform first.
Can I self-host LUNO?
Product focus is managed SaaS. Prefer Strapi/Payload when self-host is non-negotiable.
MCP support?
LUNO ships `@luno-cms/mcp` as a first-class surface. Strapi agent tooling varies by community plugins.
More
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- Strapi official site →
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- LUNO vs Sanity →
- LUNO vs Hygraph →
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