Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Contember

Open-source, headless CMS without limits

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Contember launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Open Source PostgreSQL Studio▲407

   Powerful PostgreSQL tool is now open source for self-hosting

   2021 · supabase.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Outerbase Studio – Open-Source Database GUI▲356

   We just launched Outerbase Studio, the open-source version of our core database offering. It works in your browser or as a desktop app and supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. What it does: • Connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases. • Spin up local databases directly through the UI, even if you don’t have one running. • Manage and query your data in a lightweight, intuitive interface. • Completely open source. Why we built it: We wanted to share the core Outerbase experience with the developer community as a free, open-source tool. It’s simple, fast, and removes the barriers…

   2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   GraphCMS▲264

   The GraphQL CMS

   2017 · hygraph.com · its alternatives →

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   How to GraphQL▲376

   Open-source tutorial website to learn GraphQL development

   2017 · howtographql.com · its alternatives →

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   Prisma▲522

   Build a GraphQL server with any database

   2018 · prisma.io · its alternatives →

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   Bedrock▲257

   Full-stack Next.js & GraphQL boilerplate for SaaS products

   2021 · bedrock.mxstbr.com · its alternatives →

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   Hasura – Fast, instant GraphQL APIs on Postgres▲382

   Blazing fast, instant realtime GraphQL APIs on all your data with fine grained access control, also trigger webhooks on database events. - hasura/graphql-engine

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Graphweaver – Instant GraphQL API on Postgres, MySQL, SQLite and More▲74

   Graphweaver is an open-source GraphQL API Server that can connect many data sources to create a single API. Create a headless CMS, API Gateway, BaaS or use it as a BFF.

   2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   GraphCMS▲310

   The original GraphQL CMS, evolved.

   2020 · hygraph.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Saleor 2.0▲177

    Open source storefront for great e-commerce experiences

    2018 · saleor.io · its alternatives →

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    Rocketgraph▲121

    Build production grade web applications in minutes

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Open Source Headless GraphQL CMS▲14

    ✨Open Source GraphQL CMS. Contribute to birkir/prime development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    TakeShape▲129

    Developer focused Headless GraphQL, CMS and SSG 🛠️

    2018 · takeshape.io · its alternatives →

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    SaaS application boilerplate▲107

    Free SaaS boilerplate (Python/PostgreSQL/ReactJS/Webpack) - saasforge/open-source-saas-boilerpate

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    No-code alternative to Retool, Appsmith, Internal, etc.▲123

    Hi, founders! We’ve actually launched quite some time ago, but (semi)pivoted a few times along the way. Jet Admin is an app builder for creating internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, external portals, and so on without coding. You can connect to any backend, assemble a UI through the visual builder, and set up data binding, transformations, conditionals, etc. through the point-and-click interface. If you need to, you can create custom HTTP, SQL queries, make data transformations with JS, and embed custom UI components. We believe that product, data, operations teams should be able to…

    2022 · jetadmin.io · its alternatives →

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    Slashbase – open-source collaborative IDE for databases in browser▲89

    Hello HN! My name is Paras and I am building this project called Slashbase. It's an open-source collaborative IDE for databases in browser. Connect to your database, browse data, run a bunch of queries or share queries within your team, right from your browser. Works with two types of databases: PostgreSQL and MongoDB. It's written in Golang and Nextjs React Framework and runs as a single binary. Features: - Cloud based: Setup on your server. Works in browser. - Easy to use: with minimal interface it is simple to use. - Collaborative: Works with your teams. Easy sharing queries within team.…

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    AdminJS▲81

    Open source admin panel for your Node.js application

    2022 · adminjs.co · its alternatives →

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    APIQ▲88

    Simple and powerful CMS for developers

    2017 · apiq.io · its alternatives →

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    Simple API Generator (Rest + GraphQL)▲121

    Instantly generate openapi (OAS) 3.0.0 REST + GraphQL APIs

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

20. 20MD
    Mongo DB management and GUI, built using Electron▲88

    FIONA77 hadir sebagai forum gaming digital dengan pilihan permainan beragam, informasi menarik, dan peluang big profit yang mudah di dapatkan.

    2015 · mongotron.io · its alternatives →

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    Valentina Studio 13▲83

    Free database design & management, reporting and forms

    2023 · valentina-db.com · its alternatives →

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    Lucidcms▲84

    Minimal headless CMS for side projects

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    adminMongo▲117

    An open source admin user interface for your MongoDB

    2017 · adminmongo.markmoffat.com · its alternatives →

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    StepZen GraphQL Studio▲73

    GraphQL APIs in minutes for your own data & pre-built APIs

    2021 · its alternatives →

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