Payload CMS
Modern TypeScript headless CMS
Payload is a TypeScript-first headless CMS that gives you complete control with code-based configuration.
Our Verdict
Payload is the best CMS for TypeScript developers. Code-based config means full type safety and version control.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +TypeScript native
- +Code-based configuration
- +Excellent DX
- +Fully open source
Cons
- -Requires Node.js hosting
- -Newer/smaller community
- -Less non-technical friendly
Features
TypeScript-firstYes
Code-based configYes
REST & GraphQLYes
Access controlYes
Hooks systemYes
Self-hostedYes
Open sourceYes
Best For
TypeScript projectsDeveloper-led teamsNext.js apps
Pricing
Free tier available
Self-hosted$0
- - Unlimited
- - Full source
- - MIT license
Cloud$30/mo
- - Managed hosting
- - Backups
- - CDN
EnterpriseCustom
- - Support
- - SLA
- - Consulting
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