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Payload

Payload

Developer-first TypeScript & React headless CMS
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Payload 2.0 was ranked #2 of the day for October 9th, 2023
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Makers
Patrik Kozak
Sarah Wojciechowski
Tylan Davis
Alessio Gravili
Jarrod Flesch
Jessica Chowdhury
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What is Payload?

Payload is a TypeScript headless CMS built to catapult your efficiency as a developer. From your config, Payload generates extensible REST, GraphQL, and Node APIs as well as a powerful React admin panel that your content editors will love.

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Content Management Systems•Headless CMS software•Databases and backend frameworks

Recent Launches

Payload 2.0
Payload 2.0 TypeScript headless CMS + app framework

Launched on October 9th, 2023

Payload 2.0 was ranked #2 of the day for October 9th, 2023
Payload 2.0 was ranked #2 of the day for October 9th, 2023
Payload CMS
Payload CMS The best TypeScript CMS developer experience there is

Launched on July 19th, 2022

Payload CMS
Payload CMS Developer-first TypeScript & React headless CMS

Launched on May 12th, 2021

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4.95/5 based on 28 reviews
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Maker reviews

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Simon Hansson used this to build
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Without Payload we wouldn't have been able to build such a stable foundation for app. Truly the best CMS out there ❤️
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Reviews

Abhishek Dutta
Abhishek Dutta
Speech to Note

Speech to Note

•6 reviews
We started using payload recently for making full-stack web applications. CMS is their core but you can go above and beyond with their excellent support. Tapping into the new ecosystem and loving it.
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1yr ago
Alexander Stein
Alexander Stein
•1 review
Amazing! Waited for this update so long. Can't wait to try the new database adapter and rich text editor by myself.
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1yr ago
Gamma
Gamma
•1 review
We are currently building up a CMS to support internal workflows for powering a gamified real-time learning app. As a developer I'm thrilled we chose Payload Cms. Payloads customization capabilities and extendable Admin UI are a powerhouse of opportunities for us.
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1yr ago
Diaz Said
Diaz Said
•1 review
this is the best headless CMS , tried all others and couldn’t do the customization i wanted, onnce i tried Payload i was able to do anything i want easily!
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1yr ago
TonyTD
TonyTD
•1 review
Been a fan of yours for a long time. Looking forward to the postgres and new shiny feats of yours! keep it up!
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1yr ago
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