# Payload

> Open source headless CMS and fullstack Next.js application framework

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/payload
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/payload.json
- Website: https://github.com/payloadcms/payload
- Category: CMS
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-29T17:26:11+00:00
- Catalog revision: `751834576`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/payloadcms/payload
- Stars: 45639
- Forks: 4389
- Open issues: 1487
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-11-03T16:51:48+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T16:54:59+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: CMS, headless-cms, content-management-system, Jamstack, CMS Framework
Tech stacks: javascript, nextjs, nodejs, react, typescript

## Features
- Provides a full TypeScript backend and a 100% extensible React admin panel. *(highlighted)*
- Supports both GraphQL and REST APIs with native Next.js integration. *(highlighted)*
- Offers flexible database support including MongoDB and PostgreSQL. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Payload is an open source, fullstack Next.js framework and headless CMS designed for developers. It provides a full TypeScript backend and extensible admin panel, allowing you to build powerful applications with absolute control.

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