Guides, Comparisons & Tutorials
Everything you need to know about headless CMS architecture, migration strategies, and building with drop.js.
Comparisons
Contentful Alternatives: Open Source Options for 2026
Contentful gets expensive at scale. Here are the open source headless CMS alternatives with honest comparisons.
Comparisonsdrop.js vs Strapi: Which Node.js CMS Should You Choose?
An honest technical comparison of drop.js and Strapi. Where each wins, where each falls short, and how to pick the right one.
Concepts
What Is an API-First CMS? (And Why It Matters)
API-first means your content is available everywhere. Here is what that looks like in practice.
ConceptsHeadless CMS vs Traditional CMS: A Technical Comparison
When should you use a headless CMS and when is a traditional CMS the right call? An honest comparison with code examples.
ConceptsWhat Is a Headless CMS? A Developer's Guide
A practical guide to headless CMS architecture -- what it is, how it works, and when it makes sense. Written for developers, not marketers.
ConceptsWhat Is JAMstack? A Modern Architecture Explained
JAMstack separates your frontend from your backend. Here is what that means and how a headless CMS fits in.
Drupal
Drupal Alternative for Node.js Developers
Keep Drupal's proven architecture but run it on Node.js. That is exactly what drop.js does.
DrupalMigrating from Drupal to Node.js with drop.js
drop.js is the only CMS that is database-compatible with Drupal 11. Here is how to migrate.
DrupalDrupal's Entity/Field System in Node.js: How drop.js Works
A deep dive into how drop.js implements Drupal's entity/field architecture natively in Node.js.
Guides
Best Headless CMS for Next.js in 2026
A practical comparison of headless CMS options for Next.js projects with actual integration code.
GuidesGraphQL CMS: When and Why to Use GraphQL for Content
GraphQL is not always the right choice. Here is when it shines and when REST is simpler.
GuidesOpen Source Headless CMS: The Complete 2026 Guide
A genuine comparison of open source headless CMS options -- Strapi, Payload, KeystoneJS, Directus, Ghost, and drop.js.