What is Payload?
Payload builds application content management and backend workflows in a code-first CMS.
Who is Payload for?
Teams evaluating Payload for headless cms workflows, particularly content modelling and admin interface. Check the edition and intended deployment before selecting a package.
Payload features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Content modelling
- Admin interface
- Access controls
Payload pricing
Open-source software
Review the software licence and distribution, then scope infrastructure, maintenance and support. Commercial hosting, proprietary extensions and managed services can be priced separately.
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An open-source software edition is available. Check the exact licence and distribution; hosting, operation, support and separately licensed extensions may still cost money.
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Payload FAQs
Does Payload have a free plan?
An open-source software edition is available. Check the exact licence and distribution; hosting, operation, support and separately licensed extensions may still cost money.
Who is Payload for?
Teams evaluating Payload for headless cms workflows, particularly content modelling and admin interface. Check the edition and intended deployment before selecting a package.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.