Squidex
Headless CMS, based on MongoDB, CQRS and Event Sourcing.
- GitHub stars
- 2,508
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- 7.24.0
28 September 2026 - Last commit
- 2 October 2026
- Runs on
- .NET
Commits per month, last 12 months
60 commits
Replaces
Paid products Squidex can stand in for.
How to self-host Squidex
Squidex runs on .NET. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Squidex free?
Yes. Squidex is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Squidex?
Yes. Squidex runs on .NET. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Squidex replace?
People use Squidex instead of Contentful or Sanity.
Is Squidex still maintained?
The last change to Squidex's code was on 2 October 2026, with 60 commits in the last 12 months.
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