Payload CMS AlternativesCMS Tools and other similar apps like Payload CMS

Payload CMS is described as 'Payload is a CMS designed for developers from the ground up to deliver them what they need to build great digital products. If you know JavaScript, you know Payload. It's a code-first CMS, which allows you to build whatever you want in JavaScript or TypeScript - reducing' and is a CMS tool in the business & commerce category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Payload CMS for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Cloudron and Docker apps. The best Payload CMS alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Payload CMS are Directus, Strapi, Alinea CMS and bknd.io.

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  1. WordPress icon

    WordPress

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    Create a website or blog with open-source software focused on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security. Minimal setup, powerful growth features, and a large community supporting democratization of publishing.

    105 WordPress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    • WordPress is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Payload CMS.

    • WordPress is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Payload CMS.

    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourcePayload CMS is Free Personal and Open Source
    • WordPress is CustomizablePayload CMS is not according to our users
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    Directus

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    Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

    217 Directus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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    Strapi

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    Strapi enables developers to build projects faster by providing a customizable API out of the box and giving them the freedom to use their favorite tools. Content teams use Strapi to autonomously manage all types of content and distribute it from one CMS to any channel be it...

    79 Strapi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Self-Hosted
    Content types builder
     
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    WordPress

    Create a website or blog with open-source software focused on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security. Minimal setup, powerful growth features, and a large community supporting democratization of publishing.

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    Alinea CMS

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    Open source headless CMS with minimal setup. Alinea CMS is a feature rich Git based CMS with a focus on user and developer experience.

    19 Alinea CMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. bknd.io icon

    bknd.io

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    Modular visual backend offering integrated database, authentication, media, and workflow management, supports SQLite, Postgres, cloud DBs, AWS S3, flexible deployment across major runtimes, open source, built for universal compatibility and direct control.

    19 bknd.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Sanity.io icon

    Sanity.io

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    Sanity is a hosted backend for structured content with a real-time API, globally distributed CDN, and a powerful, but simple query language. A headless CMS with an open source React-based editor, that can be configured with basic JavaScript.

    53 Sanity.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Documents
     
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    Contentful

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    A content management system that enables cross-platform, multi-device online publishing. Businesses employ Contentful to publish editorial content for web apps, mobile apps, and, ultimately, any connected devices.

    58 Contentful alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
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    • Contentful is the most popular commercial alternative to Payload CMS.

    • Contentful is Paid and ProprietaryPayload CMS is Free Personal and Open Source
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    BlogMaker

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    BlogMaker is a modern, no-code blogging platform built for creators, marketers, and businesses who want to grow their online presence. With a focus on speed, SEO, and simplicity, BlogMaker lets you launch and manage unlimited blogs under one subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • BlogMaker is the most popular SaaS alternative to Payload CMS.

    • BlogMaker is Paid and ProprietaryPayload CMS is Free Personal and Open Source
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    Hygraph

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    GraphCMS is a headless CMS based on GraphQL. It lets you build a hosted GraphQL content API for your sites and apps while it gives content editors all the tools they need to get the job done.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    GraphCMS - The Original GraphQL Headless CMS
     
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    Prismic

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    prismic.io provides a CMS backend for websites. Its API-based approach focuses on design and technology freedom for developers, while delivering a great user experience in the publishing backend. prismic.

    57 Prismic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Jahia

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    Open-source enterprise-focused Digital Experience Platform (DXP = CMS + CDP) for creating websites and portals that scale.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Build and edit pages visually with Jahia Page Builder
     
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