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Contentful vs Payload

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ContentfulHeadless CMS
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Payload
Overview
TaglineThe content platform for the modern digital experience.The most powerful TypeScript CMS.
DescriptionContentful is a composable content platform that provides a headless CMS with APIs for delivering content to websites, apps, and any digital channel with enterprise-grade scalability.Payload is an open-source, code-first headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript, providing a self-hosted alternative to Contentful and Sanity with full code ownership.
CategoryHeadless CMSHeadless CMS
Pricing
Published priceNot availableFree (open-source)
Company
Founded20132021
Team size501-1,000 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersBerlin, GermanyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Featured clientsSpotify, Staples, Jack in the BoxTypeScript developers, Agencies, Enterprise

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