Payload CMS
The most powerful TypeScript headless CMS
Payload is a headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript. Self-hosted, code-first config, and now runs natively inside Next.js.
Panel Reviews
The Builder
Developer Perspective
“Code-first CMS that runs inside Next.js. Full TypeScript types, access control, and the admin UI is excellent.”
The Skeptic
Reality Check
“The best headless CMS for developers. Code-first configuration means version control and type safety.”
The Futurist
Big Picture
“CMS inside your Next.js app eliminates the API layer. Payload 3.0 is a paradigm shift for content management.”
Community Sentiment
“Code-first config with TypeScript types generated automatically — finally a CMS that doesn't fight you”
“Running Payload natively inside Next.js is a game changer — one repo, one deploy, full CMS”
“Payload v3 inside Next.js app router is the headless CMS setup I've been waiting for”
“TypeScript-first CMS that you own completely — Contentful killer for developers”