Payload CMS Alternatives

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, bknd.io, Strapi and Alinea CMS.

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  1. Jahia icon

    Jahia

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

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

    Adapto CMS

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    The Headless CMS that doesn't punish growth. Adapto CMS is a headless CMS with every feature at every tier — bundled Media CDN, i18n, unlimited custom collections, and more. No per-seat pricing. No add-on fees.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Adapto CMS admin view of the Custom Collections listing
     
  4. Kontent by Kentico icon

    Kontent by Kentico

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    Kontent by Kentico, a Content-as-a-Service solution, gives organizations control over their entire content lifecycle while freeing developers to build compelling digital experiences using the technologies of their choice.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Compare versions of the content piece and see the changes each contributor made.
     
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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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  6. Prepr CMS icon

    Prepr CMS

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    Prepr CMS: The headless CMS for lead-gen websites Manage content effortlessly, deliver personalized experiences, and build a fast, high-performance website that turns visitors into leads.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Prepr CMS UI
     
  7. Vault CMS icon

    Vault CMS

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    Vault CMS Is an open-source headless content management system that turns Obsidian into a publishing platform for Astro.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    Vault CMS screenshot 1
     
  8. AstraCms icon

    AstraCms

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    AstraCMS is a lightweight, headless CMS for creators and developers, enabling fast blog and content publishing with AI-friendly workflows and seamless Astro/Next.js integration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    ai editor
     
  10. Skylark icon

    Skylark

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    Skylark is the CMS for streaming. It has tools to help any organisation build, operate and scale truly engaging video experiences.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Skylark screenshot 1
     
  11. Webiny icon

    Webiny

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    Open-source serverless enterprise CMS. Includes a headless CMS, page builder, form builder, and file manager. Easy to customize and expand. Deploys to AWS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    Webiny Control Panel
     
  12. DatoCMS icon

    DatoCMS

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    More than 25.000 businesses use DatoCMS to create online content at scale from a central hub and distribute it via API. Empower every member of your team with an end-to-end solution for businesses that create and distribute content to websites and other digital experiences at...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    DatoCMS screenshot 1
     
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