GIT-BASED
vs
DATABASE
Strapi = database + API. md0 = Git + markdown. Choose your architecture.
GO GIT-BASEDTHE COMPARISON
| FEATURE | md0 CMS | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Git repository | PostgreSQL/MySQL |
| Content Format | Markdown files | Database records |
| API Required | ✗ Direct file access | ✓ REST/GraphQL |
| Self-Hosting | ✗ Not needed | ✓ Required |
| Version Control | ✓ Native Git | ✗ Manual |
| Infrastructure | Zero (GitHub only) | Server + database |
| Cost | Free (public repos) | Hosting costs |
| Best For | Content sites | Applications |
WHEN TO USE WHAT
USE md0 CMS IF:
- → Building content sites
- → Using JAMstack
- → Need Git workflow
- → Want zero infra
- → Prefer files over DB
- → Budget conscious
USE STRAPI IF:
- → Building applications
- → Need complex relations
- → User-generated content
- → Real-time updates
- → Multi-language content
- → Can self-host
ARCHITECTURE DIFFERENCES
md0 CMS FLOW
1. Edit in md0
2. Commit to GitHub
3. Webhook triggers build
4. Static site deploys
5. Served from CDN
STRAPI FLOW
1. Edit in Strapi admin
2. Saves to database
3. API serves content
4. Frontend fetches via API
5. Requires server runtime
WHY CHOOSE GIT-BASED?
NO INFRASTRUCTURE
Strapi needs server + database + backups. md0 just uses GitHub.
VERSION CONTROL NATIVE
Every edit is a Git commit. Full history. Easy rollback. Branch workflows.
JAMSTACK PERFECT
Markdown → Static site. No API calls. Blazing fast. SEO optimized.
PORTABILITY
Content is just markdown files. Export from Strapi DB is painful. Export from md0 = git clone.