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Strapi vs Portlivo

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Strapi compared with Portlivo
Detail StrapiPortlivo logo Portlivo
What it doesOpen-Source TypeScript Headless CMS Mac menu bar app for viewing and managing local dev servers and ports
StageEstablished Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingCommunity plan is free and open-source under MIT License. Growth plan starts at $45/month with 3 seats included. Enterprise plan available upon contact with custom pricing. Free trial for 7 days. After trial: $8.99 USD one-time for 1 Mac (early-bird pricing, normally $19.99), $39.99 USD for 3 Macs, $59.99 USD for 5 Macs. One-time purchase with free updates, no subscription.
Key features
  • Content Type Builder
  • REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Media Library
  • Role-Based Access Control
  • Content History
  • Webhooks
  • Internationalization
  • Audit Logs
  • Custom Fields
  • Releases
  • Menu bar display of all listening ports and processes
  • Kill, restart, and manage dev servers from the menu bar
  • Live health checks with HTTP status indicators and response times
  • Live website previews and screenshots of dev servers
  • Live log streaming and tail capabilities
  • Project stacks to start multiple servers together
  • QR code sharing and public HTTPS sharing via cloudflared or ngrok
  • devports CLI for Terminal and Raycast access
  • CPU and memory monitoring per server
What makes it different
  • MIT-licensed and fully open-source code you control
  • Built as a Node.js framework with full customization capability
  • Flexible deployment options including self-hosting and managed cloud
  • Generates REST and GraphQL APIs from content models in minutes
  • Enterprise-ready with SOC 2 certification and GDPR compliance
  • Native SwiftUI app optimized for Mac menu bar with no Electron overhead
  • Complete local privacy with no account, no analytics, and no data collection
  • One-time purchase with free updates instead of subscription model
  • Recognizes and integrates with major development frameworks and tools
  • Keyboard-first interface designed for developer efficiency
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)80 no change since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)427
Citation Flow (Majestic)5021
Referring domains (Majestic)712213

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