KeystoneJS

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Developer tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

KeystoneJS is a Node.js headless CMS and app framework for developers who want a schema-driven admin UI, GraphQL API, and flexible content modeling. It ships as open source you embed in custom backends rather than a hosted website builder.

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Free access: KeystoneJS is an open source project you install and run in your own Node.js applications.
API access: Homepage positions Keystone as a headless CMS with GraphQL APIs generated from your schema.

Is KeystoneJS right for you?

A good fit for

JavaScript teams building bespoke admin experiences and content APIs without starting from scratch.

Before you choose

You host the Node server and database; KeystoneJS.com does not list a turnkey multi-tenant SaaS on the homepage.

Schema-first headless CMS

KeystoneJS.com targets developers who need a programmable content backend with auto-generated GraphQL and an extensible admin UI inside Node.js apps.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Stack	Title and meta describe KeystoneJS as a Node.js headless CMS for developers.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Admin UI	Marketing emphasizes a customizable admin interface generated from schema definitions.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

KeystoneJS pricing & plans

Free

KeystoneJS is an open source project you install and run in your own Node.js applications.

Access: KeystoneJS is an open source project you install and run in your own Node.js applications.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is KeystoneJS used for?

Does KeystoneJS have a free plan?

KeystoneJS is an open source project you install and run in your own Node.js applications.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does KeystoneJS cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use KeystoneJS through an API?

Homepage positions Keystone as a headless CMS with GraphQL APIs generated from your schema.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You host the Node server and database; KeystoneJS.com does not list a turnkey multi-tenant SaaS on the homepage.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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