OSS Discovery

US
USA
CMS & DOCUMENTATION
SELF-HOSTABLE
ACTIVELY MAINTAINED
FREEMIUM
Payload

PAYLOAD

"Unlock limitless possibilities with Payload, a next-gen application framework that empowers developers to build customized, scalable solutions for content management, enterprise tools, headless commerce, and digital asset management, leveraging React, Node.js, and a robust stack for unparalleled flexibility and control."

GITHUB STARS
42k
+12% this month
FORKS
3.6k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
155
Tracking updates
LICENSE
MIT
Commercial use
**Payload** is a content management system that generates a full admin panel and automatic database schema. It is built for developers who need to build customized content management solutions. Payload runs on Next.js and Node.js, and is fully extensible with React and TypeScript.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

TypeScript
TypeScript
SCSS
SCSS
JavaScript
JavaScript
CSS
CSS
Dockerfile
Dockerfile
Shell
Shell
MDX
MDX
HTML
HTML

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
CMS & Documentation
Pricing
Freemium
Self-Hosted
Yes
Available on
Web
Latest Release
v3.84.0
Apr 22, 2026

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS42k
Top 7% globally
FORKS3.6k
Top 11% in Open Source
ACTIVITYVery High
Top 20% Activity
WATCHERS155
Top 24% Community