payloadcms/payload
Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.
What it is
Payload is the first-ever Next.js native CMS that can install directly in your existing /app folder. It's the start of a new era for headless CMS. It's both an app framework & headless CMS Deploy anywhere, including serverless on Vercel for free Combine your front+backend in the same /app folder if you want Don't sign up for yet another SaaS - Payload is open source Query your database in React Server Components Both admin and backend are 100% extensible No vendor lock-in Never touch ancient WP code again Build faster, never hit a roadblock
When to use it
Reach for payload when you'd rather own a ready-made product (analytics, CMS, CRM…) than pay for SaaS — it's written in TypeScript and fits stacks tagged cms, content-management, content-management-system, express.
