Storyblok

What is Storyblok?

Storyblok is a headless CMS that pairs an API-first content model with a real visual editor: content editors see and click directly on a live preview of the page they're editing, dragging components into place, while developers keep full control over how each component is built and what data it exposes. That combination is the main thing that differentiates it from purely API-first CMSs like Contentful or Strapi, which typically leave visual editing to a separate front-end build.

Key features

• Visual, drag-and-drop editor that renders a live preview of the actual page, not a disconnected form-based admin
• Component-based content model: editors compose pages from developer-defined "blocks" rather than free-form rich text
• Real-time collaborative editing with built-in workflows, versioning, and content approval stages
• Framework-agnostic content delivery API, usable from Next.js, Nuxt, or any frontend stack that can call a REST/GraphQL endpoint
• App marketplace and plugin system for extending the editor with custom field types and integrations

Who it's for

A strong fit when non-technical marketing or content teams need real visual control over page layout, but you still want a decoupled, API-driven architecture underneath. Less necessary if your content team is comfortable in a structured, non-visual admin, where a simpler headless CMS may be less setup overhead.

Pricing

Free tier for small projects and evaluation, with paid plans scaling by team size, content volume, and enterprise features.