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Website & CMS
Payload
81.8
/ 100
Open-source headless CMS and app framework built with TypeScript. Self-hosted, code-first config, with admin panel and access control.
Updated March 2026
Score Breakdown
Value
92
Capability
85
Experience
78
Reliability
78
Support
72
Ecosystem
70
Momentum
88
Pricing
Free
$0/mo
- ✓ Self-hosted
- ✓ Unlimited everything
- ✓ Full source access
Payload Cloud
$35/mo
- ✓ Managed hosting
- ✓ S3 storage
- ✓ Email delivery
Enterprise
Custom
- ✓ SLA
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ Custom features
Key Features
✓ Code-first config
✓ Admin panel
✓ Access control
✓ Localization
✓ Versions & drafts
✓ File uploads
✓ Block-based editor
✓ GraphQL + REST API
About Payload
Founded
2021
HQ
Detroit, MI
Funding
$6.3M Seed
Team Size
20+
GitHub Stars
29,500
Open Source
Yes
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