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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.
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payload (TypeScript) — 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.
You want a CMS you can version-control and self-host with a TypeScript-native API.
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TypeScript-native headless CMS. ~30k stars. Self-hostable, code-first schema, generated TypeScript types. Best choice in 2026 for builders who want a CMS that respects code workflows.
You want a CMS you can version-control and self-host with a TypeScript-native API.
Your content team needs a polished WYSIWYG and you are okay with SaaS — use Contentful or Sanity.
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