Strapi Development Company
Headless · REST · GraphQL
Miracuves is a Strapi development company. We deploy high-performance headless CMS solutions in 3-8 weeks using our curated Strapi delivery framework - delivering 100% source code ownership with absolute IP safety on day one.
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How Miracuves delivers Strapi headless CMS solutions - from 30+ projects of real experience
After deploying 30+ headless CMS solutions, Miracuves has a specific way of working with Strapi. We start from content architecture - designing content types, API endpoints, roles, and admin panel configuration that match your channels - not from a blank Strapi install.
Strapi delivers REST and GraphQL APIs from one Node.js codebase, with PostgreSQL persistence and a React admin panel editors actually use. For media, e-commerce, and SaaS teams, that means one CMS feeding web, mobile, and internal tools without per-seat licensing surprises.
Who this service is built for: Media companies, e-commerce brands, SaaS platforms, and enterprises that need a self-hosted, API-first CMS with full infrastructure control, published pricing, and a company accountable for delivery - not staffing agencies or generic WordPress shops.
From our Strapi team - Regional media platform, 7 weeks
"12 custom content types, i18n for 5 languages, GraphQL for Next.js, and a custom editorial workflow plugin. Publishing time dropped 60% - editors manage all locales from one admin panel. API response times under 100ms at launch."
Why Strapi at Miracuves
What Miracuves has deployed with Strapi - what you can launch today
FINTECH
Revolut Clone
All-in-one financial app with banking, crypto, stocks, currency exchange, budgeting.
FINTECH
Wise Clone
Money transfer platform with real exchange rates, multi-currency accounts, low fees.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter Clone
Microblogging platform with real-time feed, hashtags, trending, messaging.
MEMBERSHIP
Patreon Clone
Membership platform with recurring subscriptions, exclusive content, community tiers.
CONTENT SUBS
OnlyFans Clone
Creator subscription platform with paywalled content, tipping, messaging, analytics.
CRYPTO EXCHANGE
Binance Clone
Full cryptocurrency exchange with spot/futures trading, wallet, staking, P2P.
Strapi vs Contentful vs WordPress — which is right for your project?
Most development companies avoid this question because they only know one CMS. Miracuves answers it honestly — your CMS choice determines long-term flexibility, cost, and content workflow.
| Metric | Strapi · Node.js + PostgreSQL ← MIRACUVES DEFAULT |
Contentful · SaaS Managed | WordPress · PHP + MySQL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting Control | Self-hosted — full infrastructure control | SaaS only — no self-hosting option | Self-hosted — server required |
| API Flexibility | REST + GraphQL — both auto-generated | REST + GraphQL — good SDK support | REST-only — REST API added later |
| Content Modeling | Unlimited custom content types via Admin UI | Custom content models — limits on free tier | CPT-based — limited to post-like structures |
| Plugin Ecosystem | 200+ plugins — open-source marketplace | Limited — marketplace apps, not plugins | 60K+ plugins — massive ecosystem |
| Pricing Model | Free & open-source — pay for hosting/dev | Per-seat SaaS pricing — expensive at scale | Free core — premium plugins/themes |
| Best For | Custom headless CMS · API-first projects | Managed teams · zero-infrastructure need | Traditional blogs · plugin-rich sites |
Choose Strapi if...
You need self-hosted headless CMS · unlimited custom content types · REST + GraphQL APIs · no per-seat licensing · full source and infrastructure control.
Consider an alternative if...
You need fully managed SaaS CMS with zero DevOps - see Contentful →. Traditional blog or brochure site - see WordPress →.
How Miracuves engineers structure Strapi projects for production
These are the specific decisions our engineering team makes on every Strapi project - from content-type modeling to custom controllers, plugin boundaries, and database persistence.
Architecture - Content Types First
Every Strapi delivery starts with content architecture in the Admin UI - collection types, components, relations, and role permissions before any frontend integration. This ensures REST and GraphQL endpoints match how editors actually work, not how developers guessed on day one.
Development - Custom Controllers & Lifecycle Hooks
Business logic lives in Strapi controllers and services - not scattered across frontend apps. Lifecycle hooks handle validation, webhooks, and cache invalidation server-side. Custom plugins extend the admin panel when native features fall short.
Performance - PostgreSQL, Redis, CDN Media
Miracuves deploys Strapi on PostgreSQL with indexed queries, Redis caching for hot endpoints, and CDN-backed media delivery. API response targets under 100ms for published content - load tested before frontend handoff.
What most Strapi agencies get wrong
Flat content models with no relations. Permissions left at default. Business logic pushed into Next.js instead of Strapi services. No staging environment. Miracuves has inherited every one of these - modeling correctly on day one is always faster than refactoring APIs after launch.
Three ways Miracuves delivers your Strapi project
Every engagement is with Miracuves as a company - a complete team, a defined process, and full delivery accountability. Choose the model that matches your project stage.
Strapi CMS Launch · Scoped
Strapi CMS Launch
Miracuves deploys from production Strapi modules - content types, roles, media library, and REST/GraphQL APIs customized for your frontends and integrations.
Custom Development · Scoped
Custom Strapi Build
Miracuves builds from your specification - custom plugins, lifecycle hooks, multi-tenant spaces, SSO, and complex content relationships. Full team: Strapi engineer, backend, QA, PM.
Ongoing Retainer · Monthly
Ongoing Strapi Development
Miracuves works as your ongoing Strapi partner - new content types, API changes, plugin updates, and maintenance on a monthly retainer with weekly sprint demos.
How Miracuves ensures every Strapi delivery meets production standard
Every project passes through Miracuves quality gates before handoff - not as a checklist, as a non-negotiable delivery standard applied to every Strapi codebase we ship.
Our 6 Continuous Delivery Gateways
Every content type, API endpoint, and plugin must successfully clear all six quality control gates before production handoff.
Strapi Code Review on Every Merge
Every plugin, controller, and lifecycle hook merged into your Strapi codebase is reviewed by a senior Miracuves engineer before staging deployment.
Automated Test Coverage Required
API integration tests for content types, plugin unit tests, and end-to-end tests for editorial workflows. Minimum coverage enforced before any production deployment.
Release Builds Profiled - Not Debug Builds
Miracuves load-tests REST and GraphQL endpoints on every release candidate. Staging performance is validated against production traffic targets - never accepted on assumptions alone.
Handoff Package - Not Just Admin Access
Source code, content type schemas, API documentation, environment variables guide, deployment credentials, and post-launch runbook - all included in every project handoff.
Production Deployment - Docker and Runbook Included
Miracuves handles environment configuration, database migrations, SSL, reverse proxy setup, backup policies, and production deployment validation before handoff.
Post-Launch Monitoring - 60-Day Active Support
Webhook health checks and API uptime monitoring configured pre-launch. Miracuves monitors error rates and response times during the 60-day post-launch support window - proactive, not reactive.
The Strapi stack Miracuves ships with
Matched to your architecture and delivery requirements - not a one-size-fits-all default.
From brief to deployed Strapi CMS - what happens and when
Every Strapi engagement follows the same delivery spine - whether you start from a scoped Strapi module or a custom architecture spec. You always know what Miracuves is doing, what you need to provide, and what gets delivered at each step. Timelines below reflect our standard 3-8 weeks delivery; custom builds run milestone-based with the same quality checkpoints.
Brief & NDA
Share your concept via WhatsApp. NDA signed same day. We ask 6 specific questions.
Scope & Plan
Right solution base, stack, and model confirmed. No payment before scope is agreed.
Build & Demo
Strapi repo created, content types mapped. First API endpoints in 24h. Weekly working demo runs.
QA & Polish
API and content types validated on staging. Frontend integrations tested against Delivery API contracts.
Launch & Handoff
Full code and docs delivered. Production deployment and API handoff complete. 60 days active support.
What Strapi development costs at Miracuves
We publish prices because we are confident in what we deliver. No "contact us for pricing" pages. No hidden fees after scope is agreed.
Strapi CMS Launch
Fixed price · 3-8 week delivery · scoped
- Strapi instance setup and admin configuration
- Content types and REST/GraphQL API delivery
- Next.js or React frontend integration included
- Full documentation on handoff
- 60-day post-launch support
- NDA protected from day one
Custom Strapi Build
Scoped before build · milestone billing
- Full Strapi team - engineer + backend + QA
- Custom architecture for your spec
- Weekly sprint demos - working software
- Production deployment and environment setup
- Full source code · complete IP transfer
- Milestone billing - no pay before delivery
Ongoing Development
Monthly retainer · cancel with 2 weeks notice
- Miracuves team assigned to your product
- New features, releases, and maintenance
- Weekly demos and sprint planning
- Direct communication - no relay
- Scales up or down as needed
- All code remains 100% yours
What affects Strapi project cost at Miracuves
Strapi CMS Launch pricing stays fixed when scope matches the base module. Custom Strapi builds scale with: number of content types and locales, custom plugins and lifecycle hooks, third-party integrations, multi-environment setup, migration complexity, and frontend surfaces beyond the standard stack.
Typical Strapi budget ranges
Module launch: from $3,699 · 3-8 weeks.
Custom build: $8,000-$25,000 · 6-16 weeks depending on scope.
Ongoing retainer: from $2,299/month for feature work and maintenance.
Every quote is written before payment - no surprise invoices after kickoff.
The six days are ours, and they do not run past six. What can add time sits on your side: developer account verification, merchant onboarding and compliance approvals are controlled by the app stores and your payment provider, not by us. We list exactly what you need ready on the first call so you can start those in parallel.
What a real Strapi project looks like at Miracuves
A regional media company publishing across 5 countries needed a unified content platform to replace their legacy WordPress setup — with multi-language support, role-based editorial workflows, and instant content delivery to web and mobile apps.
The Challenge
The existing WordPress site had 8 editors working across 3 languages with no proper workflow. Content publishing took 4+ hours per article due to manual HTML formatting, and the mobile app had a separate, unsynchronized content database.
What Miracuves Delivered
Built a Strapi headless CMS with 12 custom content types (articles, authors, categories, tags, media, ads, newsletters, podcasts, events, polls, breaking news, site settings). Configured the i18n plugin for 5 languages, set up GraphQL endpoints, and built a custom editorial workflow plugin with role-based approvals.
Outcome
Content publishing time reduced by 60% — from 4+ hours to under 90 minutes per article. The Next.js frontend served content at sub-100ms API response times. Editors could manage all 5 language editions from a single admin panel with granular permission controls.
Client Testimonial
“Migrating from WordPress to Strapi was the best infrastructure decision we made. Our editors can now publish across 5 language editions from one interface. The API integration with our mobile app was seamless — Miracuves handled everything from content modeling to deployment. Publishing time dropped dramatically in the first week.”
M.K., Head of Digital
Regional Media Group · South-East Asia
Project Brief
What clients say about Miracuves Strapi development
Across media, e-commerce, and enterprise projects — from solo founders to funded companies — verified on Clutch and Google.
Clutch · Media Platform
“Miracuves transitioned us from a legacy WordPress setup to Strapi in under 7 weeks. The custom editorial workflow plugin they built saved our editors hours per day. The GraphQL API integration with our Next.js frontend was flawless. We are now publishing across 5 countries from one admin panel.”
Google Reviews · E-Commerce Platform
“We needed a product content hub that could feed both our website and mobile app with consistent data. Miracuves built it on Strapi with custom controllers for our inventory system. The REST API performance is excellent — sub-50ms response times even with complex relation queries. Product catalog management went from painful to effortless.”
Clutch · SaaS Platform
“We were struggling with Contentful pricing as our content volume grew. Miracuves migrated us to Strapi in 5 weeks — all content types, webhooks, and API contracts preserved. The self-hosted setup cut our monthly CMS costs by 70%. The admin panel is actually more intuitive for our non-technical content managers.”
Questions about Strapi development at Miracuves
What is Strapi and why would I use it as a headless CMS?
Strapi is an open-source headless CMS built on Node.js that lets you create custom content types, auto-generate REST and GraphQL APIs, and manage content through a flexible admin panel — all without any per-seat licensing fees. It is ideal for projects that need a self-hosted, API-first content management system with full control over infrastructure and data.
Does Miracuves deliver the full source code for Strapi projects?
Yes — completely. Miracuves delivers the full Strapi project codebase, content type configurations, custom plugins, API extensions, database migrations, and deployment scripts. Zero lock-in. Your team or any other development company can continue the work immediately after handoff.
How fast can a Strapi headless CMS be delivered?
A scoped Strapi delivery — with custom content types, admin panel configuration, API endpoints, and basic frontend integration — ships in 3–8 weeks depending on complexity. Migrations from platforms like WordPress or Contentful add 1–3 weeks. All timelines are stated in writing before any payment is requested.
Strapi vs Contentful — which does Miracuves recommend?
For most headless CMS projects, Strapi is right — self-hosted, open-source, unlimited content types, no per-seat pricing. Miracuves recommends Contentful honestly when your team needs fully managed hosting with zero DevOps overhead, or when you need Contentful’s built-in CDN and SLA guarantees for enterprise compliance.
Can Miracuves migrate my existing CMS to Strapi?
Yes. Miracuves has migrated projects from WordPress, Contentful, Sanity, and Drupal to Strapi. The migration process covers content model mapping, data export and import, URL and redirect preservation, API contract compatibility, and user and permission transfer. All existing content is preserved with full audit trail.
Does Strapi support GraphQL and REST APIs?
Yes, Strapi auto-generates both REST and GraphQL APIs from your content type definitions. REST endpoints follow standard CRUD conventions at /api/collection-name. GraphQL is available via the GraphQL plugin and exposes queries, mutations, and subscriptions for all content types. Both can be extended with custom resolvers and controllers.
What hosting and infrastructure does Strapi need?
Strapi runs on any Node.js environment with a database backend. Miracuves typically deploys on AWS EC2 or DigitalOcean with PostgreSQL, uses Nginx as a reverse proxy, Redis for caching, and Cloudflare for CDN and DNS. Docker containerization is included in every delivery for consistent staging and production environments.
How does Miracuves handle NDA and confidentiality for CMS projects?
Miracuves signs a bilateral NDA before any project details are shared. The NDA covers all technical details, business logic, content strategy, and IP. An IP assignment agreement confirming 100% ownership transfers to the client is signed at project start — not at the end. Your content data remains yours exclusively.
Ready to build your Strapi CMS with Miracuves?
Tell Miracuves what you are building. We will confirm the right content architecture, service model, and delivery timeline - in writing, before any commitment is required from you.