PC

Payload CMS

A developer-first headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript and Node.js.

Summary

emerging-cmsheadlesstypescriptdeveloper-focused

Pros

  • Self-hosted and open-source
  • TypeScript-based
  • Developer-focused API
  • Customizable admin UI

Cons

  • Newer platform with smaller community
  • Requires development expertise
  • Limited pre-built integrations
  • Steeper learning curve for content editors

Pricing

Free (open-source), Cloud from $99/month

Alternatives to Payload CMS 👇

Looking for alternatives to Payload CMS? Explore our selection of solutions and find the perfect tool for you.