Introducing the new Strapi Developer plan to help you build personal projects

As it approaches its first anniversary, Strapi Cloud has significantly evolved and proven its robustness with an excellent track record of stability.

Strapi Cloud now offers great features to make infrastructure management easy. You can check your API use and how much data you're moving right from the main page. There's easy access to logs for quick fixes. You can use custom domain names to keep things professional. With servers in both the US and Europe, your site runs fast no matter where your users are. Start off with a ready-made template to save time. Don't worry about losing data; we've got automatic backups. Plus, next to GitHub you can now also send over your work from GitLab without a hitch.

Support services have been exemplary, ensuring that users can leverage the full potential of the platform with minimal downtime. Also, Strapi Cloud is on the verge of achieving SOC2 compliance, a testament to its commitment to security and privacy standards.

Today, we're happy to share some updates to Strapi's plans to make choosing what you need easier and clearer for everyone, no matter where you are in your project. Here’s what this means for you:

• More people can use Strapi Cloud. If you're starting out or working on small projects, there’s more room to grow.
• Whether you’re just getting started, expanding your team, or managing a big project, you'll have access to the features you need at every step.
• It's going to be easier for you to see when it makes sense to move to a plan with more features, especially if you're working with others and need more advanced options.

We've also made it simpler to choose the right plan with predictable pricing and clear overages. This way, you can focus more on your project and less on figuring out which plan fits best.

TL;DR

• Today, we’re excited to introduce a more accessible plan for individual developers building personal projects
• The number of seats included by default in the Strapi Cloud PRO and TEAM plans has been reduced to 5 and 10 respectively
• The price of additional storage has been decreased
• The price of additional bandwidth has been slightly increased
• Customers can choose to remain on their existing Pro or Team plans to be grandfathered in the old pricing and usage limits

Designed with You in Mind

Many of our users are building or migrating their passion projects to Strapi. Developers need time to build their side projects, and they don't want to pay for unnecessary infrastructure while they do it. At the same time, hosting can be expensive and time-consuming.

As we designed the new plan, we recognized that predictable pricing that is simple and accessible was critical for many of our users who are still in the “build” phase of their project/business. The Strapi Developer Plan is our answer to this need, crafted with the insights and aspirations of the vibrant Strapi community at its core.

Who is the Developer Plan For?

The Developer Plan is tailor-made for individual developers, freelancers, and small teams who are in the early stages of their project lifecycle. Whether you're building a personal blog, a portfolio site, a small e-commerce platform, or experimenting with new web technologies, this plan is designed to scale with your project.

Ideal for those who prioritize ease of use, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, the Developer Plan removes the complexity of managing your own server, database, CDN, and email provider while providing powerful features to bring your digital experiences to life. It's perfect for projects that require a customizable CMS backend without the need for security and collaboration features.

Pricing Details and Overages

Understanding the importance of transparency and predictability, especially for individual developers and small teams, we've structured the Developer Plan to be straightforward and accessible. Here's what you need to know about the pricing and overages:

The plan comes with a competitive monthly subscription fee of $29, ensuring that you have access to all the essential features you need to get your project off the ground.

With 1 seat included by default and the flexibility to add up to two additional seats at just $15 per month per seat, this plan supports collaboration while maintaining affordability. It includes 1,000 CMS database entries and 25 MB of database storage, running on a PostgreSQL database, ensuring your projects run smoothly on reliable and efficient database software.

The plan shines in asset storage and bandwidth, offering 15 GB of storage right off the bat, with the option to expand up to 1,500 GB at a cost-effective rate of $0.5 per additional GB.

It also boasts a generous 100,000 API requests limit, extendable to 1,000,000, to accommodate growing development needs.

File upload is capped at a sizable 200 MB per file, ensuring that even large assets can be managed with ease. For bandwidth, you start with 50 GB, with the option to purchase more at $30 per additional 100 GB, maxing out at 500 GB.

This plan is designed to scale with your development journey, offering a comprehensive suite of features that cater to the evolving needs of developers and small teams, making it an ideal choice for those looking to build and scale their projects efficiently and cost-effectively.

Only Pay For What You Need

The best plan is one that can change as your team does, without paying for things you don't need. By making Strapi more accessible, we've designed all plans to grow with you. As your project scales, you might exceed the plan's limits. Our overage charges are clearly defined, so you'll always know what to expect. These fees are designed to be fair and proportional to your usage, ensuring that you only pay for what you need.

Add Seats as Needed

The Developer Plan comes with a single seat and is tailor-made for individual developers and freelancers. With the option to add up to two additional seats at $15 per month each, it offers a degree of flexibility for developers who might occasionally need to grant access to a collaborator or temporary team member.

Designed for small teams or startup companies, the Pro Plan provides 5 seats by default with the capability to expand up to 20 seats. Each additional seat costs $15 per month, making it a cost-effective solution for growing teams that need to manage their budget carefully while still having the option to scale.

The Team Plan offers 10 seats with the capability to expand up to 50 seats. It's an excellent choice for mid-sized businesses or departments within larger corporations, offering significant flexibility. The additional seat price remains $15 per month, making it a scalable option for teams anticipating growth.

More Generous Storage Overages

All Cloud plans come with generous assets storage. But we know managing CMS storage can sometimes be a bit tricky, especially when you're working on big projects or your site is growing fast. That’s why we made the storage overage fees a lot more friendly by decreasing them to just $0.5 per extra GB of storage for the Developer plan and $0.6 per extra GB for Pro and Team plans.

Increased Bandwidth Overages

Just like any other business, Strapi needs to make sure it can keep running smoothly and provide all the great services you love. To do this, sometimes we have to adjust things a bit, especially when it comes to limits and extra charges. That’s why the rate for monthly bandwidth overages has increased from $25 to $30 per 100 GB.

This might mean that costs could go up a little for some of our users. We want you to know that we don't make these changes lightly. It's all about making sure Strapi can continue to support your projects and grow with you for a long time to come.

Overview of All Strapi Plans

Starting today, Strapi offers 5 plans:

Stay on Your Current Plan

💡 Your current projects will keep their current plans.

You can choose to switch to a new plan for your projects if you want, but it's not required. We will be grandfathering all existing projects. If you decide to change your plan, the new pricing and limits will apply.

We understand the value of consistency and loyalty, which is why we're excited to announce a special consideration for our existing Pro and Team Plan users. If you're already using one of these plans, you can keep it just the way it is. That's right, you don't have to switch to a new plan! This means you can continue to enjoy the benefits, features, and pricing you signed up for, without any disruptions. It's our way of showing our appreciation and making sure you're happy and comfortable continuing your great work with us.

Discounts for Open Source and Non-Profit Initiatives

In case you missed it, we have also recently reiterated our financial support to open-source projects and non-profit organizations by offering significant Strapi Cloud discounts.

At Strapi, we deeply appreciate the value that open-source projects bring to the community. By offering a substantial discount to Open Source initiatives, we wish to contribute to the sustainability and growth of these projects, ensuring that they continue to thrive and benefit the broader community.

Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in addressing societal challenges and making a positive impact on the world. Recognizing the financial constraints faced by many non-profits, Strapi is extending its offer to these organizations as well. By reducing the cost of our services, we hope to empower non-profits to channel more resources toward their mission and amplify their reach.

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Host on Your Own Terms

If you aren’t confident in our business model though, we’re open source. You can host it yourself. Even better, everything we create is out there for you to see and use on GitHub.

So, if you're a bit unsure about jumping fully into a paid plan, no worries! Strapi is open-source, so you can set it up on your own server. The Community Plan from Strapi is something really cool, especially because it's free forever.

Getting Started

Embarking on your journey with the Strapi Developer Plan is simple. Head over to our website to learn more about the plan's features, pricing, and how to sign up. Our goal is to help you turn your ideas into reality, and with the Strapi Developer Plan, we're one step closer to achieving that.

In conclusion, the Strapi Developer Plan is more than just a new subscription option—it's a commitment to supporting the developers and small teams at the heart of the digital ecosystem. By offering an accessible, flexible, and powerful solution, we're excited to see the innovative projects you'll bring to life. Welcome to the next chapter of your development journey with Strapi.