Starter
Free
Free Squidex Cloud tier with attribution label requirement
- API calls
- 20,000 API calls included
- Traffic
- 2 GB traffic
- Storage
- 500 MB storage and 2 contributors
Squidex
● Identity checkedHeadless CMS · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Squidex is an open-source headless CMS and content platform with REST and GraphQL APIs, workflow rules, versioning, and cloud or self-hosted deployment options. Marketing highlights GDPR compliance, event-driven integrations, and Kubernetes-ready hosting for high-volume content operations.
- Category
- Headless CMS
- Free access
- Squidex Cloud Starter tier is free with 20,000 API calls, 2 GB traffic, and 500 MB storage for contributors testing the SaaS.
- API access
- Homepage and pricing pages document REST and GraphQL APIs with OpenAPI and OpenID Connect integration.
Is Squidex right for you?
A good fit for
Product and marketing teams that need a .NET-based headless CMS with workflow controls and optional Squidex Cloud hosting.
Before you choose
Paid Squidex Cloud plans quote monthly fees in euros, and exceeding API or traffic quotas triggers overage charges described on the pricing FAQ.
Headless content platform
Squidex combines versioned content modeling with REST and GraphQL delivery, offering both MIT-licensed self-hosting and metered Squidex Cloud tiers.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| APIs | Feature list highlights REST and GraphQL endpoints with OpenAPI and OpenID Connect support. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Workflow | Homepage describes customizable workflow rules for create, review, and publish stages. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Cloud free tier | Pricing table lists Starter as free with 20,000 API calls and 2 GB traffic on Squidex Cloud. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Squidex pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What happens when I exceed Squidex API limits?
Pricing FAQ explains API limits are included contingents and additional usage is billed per 1,000 calls at month end using the active plan, with hard caps at three times the included quota.
Can I stay on the free Squidex Cloud plan?
FAQ notes you can start on the free Basic/Starter plan and upgrade later with a credit card when you need higher limits.
What is Squidex used for?
Squidex is an open-source headless CMS and content platform with REST and GraphQL APIs, workflow rules, versioning, and cloud or self-hosted deployment options. Marketing highlights GDPR compliance, event-driven integrations, and Kubernetes-ready hosting for high-volume content operations.
Does Squidex have a free plan?
Squidex Cloud Starter tier is free with 20,000 API calls, 2 GB traffic, and 500 MB storage for contributors testing the SaaS.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Squidex 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 Squidex through an API?
Homepage and pricing pages document REST and GraphQL APIs with OpenAPI and OpenID Connect integration.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Paid Squidex Cloud plans quote monthly fees in euros, and exceeding API or traffic quotas triggers overage charges described on the pricing FAQ.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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