Payload CMS Alternatives

Apps similar to Payload CMS include WordPress, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Directus, bknd.io, Strapi and Alinea CMS. You're spoiled for choice with CMS Tools like Payload CMS: we list more than 25 alternatives for the web, self-hosting, Windows, Mac and Linux.

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  1. Hygraph icon
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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
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Prismic icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  3. Adapto CMS icon
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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
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  4. 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
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  5. Jahia icon
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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)
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  6. Bold CMS icon
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    Bold is a hosted, headless CMS SaaS application that empowers publishers to create, curate and distribute their content across modern devices and screens effortlessly through structured APIs using any technology stack.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Model your content as tables, then publish it as a fast multilingual website. AI writes pages with your real data. Import from Airtable, CSV or Excel.

    53 Ekit Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Free, open-source PHP headless CMS that uses PlantUML class diagrams as content models, then generates a SQLite database, paginated REST API and editorial interface. It supports media, multilingual content, roles, field permissions and approval workflows, without Node.js, Docker or cloud hosting.

    24 LessHeadCMS alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  9. Prepr CMS icon
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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

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Vault CMS icon
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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
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  11. AstraCms icon
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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
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  12. Skylark icon
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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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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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