Payload CMS Provider
The best way to build something you truly own
Welcome to Payload CMS
Payload CMS—a headless, self-hosted, and developer-first CMS built with TypeScript, GraphQL, and React at its core. It flips the outdated CMS paradigm on its head, offering complete flexibility, modern architecture, and full control over your backend. With Payload, you get a clean, customizable admin UI, powerful APIs out of the box, built-in authentication, file uploads, access control, and more—without sacrificing speed or developer happiness. Whether you're building a JAMstack site, a custom app, or a multi-channel digital experience, Payload CMS is the new standard for content management in the modern web era.
Admin Dashboard
Manage the site's pages and posts from the admin dashboard.
Preview
Using versions, drafts, and preview, editors can review and share their changes before publishing them.
Page Builder
Custom page builder allows you to create unique page, post, and project layouts for any type of content.
SEO
Editors have complete control over SEO data and site content directly from the admin dashboard.
Dark Mode
Users will experience this site in their preferred color scheme and each block can be inverted.
Custom Branding
We tailor the website into your own personal experience so that it is a treat to visit your back-end instead of a job.
1. Developer-Friendly with Full Flexibility
Payload is designed for developers who need control over every aspect of their CMS. Whether you're building a simple blog or an enterprise application, you get the flexibility to define your collections, fields, and relationships exactly the way you need them.
Fully Customizable Schema: Create custom fields, relationships, and even define custom field types. No more limitations of rigid, pre-built CMS structures. You define the data models that work for your content.
Rich Typescript Support: With complete Typescript definitions, you get autocomplete, type safety, and full support for static type checking — giving you confidence when building your app.
Headless Architecture: Being a headless CMS, Payload allows you to use it as the backend to deliver content to any frontend. Whether it’s React, Next.js, Vue, or even mobile apps — Payload has got your back.
2. Powerful Admin Panel, Built to Empower Content Managers
Your content managers will love Payload's admin UI. It's clean, intuitive, and fully customizable to your needs.
Out-of-the-Box UI: Built with React, it’s user-friendly and easy to navigate. Whether your team is managing a blog, product listings, or anything in between, they’ll appreciate the drag-and-drop UI and seamless experience.
Dynamic Field Editing: Features like rich-text editors, media uploads, and dynamic field validation make it easier for content managers to add and modify content without the need for technical expertise.
Permissions and Roles: Control user access with fine-grained permissions for different roles. From admins to editors, you can decide who sees what and who can make what changes.
Live Preview: You can see how the content will look in real-time, reducing the gap between content creation and content delivery.
3. Real-Time, Scalable Content Management
Payload is designed to scale with your project, whether it’s small, medium, or enterprise-sized.
Performance Focused: Payload is built to handle large-scale applications efficiently. With features like automatic caching, data fetching optimizations, and robust API structure, it can grow with your needs.
Versioning and Drafts: Payload supports versioning of content and allows for scheduled publishing. Editors can create content in draft mode, and you can preview content before it goes live.
Rich API: Easily fetch and manage your data with a powerful RESTful or GraphQL API. Whether you need to query for specific content or create powerful custom workflows, Payload makes it straightforward.
4. Built for Custom Workflows
Payload isn’t a one-size-fits-all CMS. You can tailor it to meet your exact needs with:
Custom Admin Views: Add custom admin views or modify existing ones. This ensures that your content creation process is streamlined according to your business logic.
Webhooks and Automation: Trigger actions when content is updated, created, or deleted — perfect for integrations with third-party tools or triggering background processes.
Custom Blocks: Payload lets you define custom blocks for dynamic content creation. Whether it's a blog post, a product listing, or a landing page, you can easily create dynamic content blocks with reusable logic and design patterns.
5. Rich Ecosystem and Integrations
Plugins & Integrations: Payload comes with a rich ecosystem of plugins for SEO, media management, and other tools that make content management easier. You can also integrate third-party services like Stripe, Mailchimp, or anything else using webhooks and API integrations.
Server-Side Support: Whether you’re deploying on Vercel, Netlify, or a custom server, Payload is flexible and deploys easily anywhere.
6. Built on Modern Technologies
Payload is powered by Node.js, MongoDB, and React, ensuring that it stays up to date with modern web development practices. Its headless nature means it’s future-proof and can be integrated with new technologies as they emerge.
Self-hosted or Cloud-hosted: You get the option to run Payload on your own infrastructure, or use a cloud provider of your choice.
Extensible APIs: Whether it's REST, GraphQL, or something custom, Payload provides the flexibility to integrate with your existing systems.