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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.
Strapi is an open-source headless CMS that gives developers the freedom to choose their favorite tools and frameworks while providing editors with an easy content management experience.
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Paris, France
Company size
11-50 employees
51-200 employees
Founded
2021
2015
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Free
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Free plan, Free trial
Source updated
Oct 29, 2026
Oct 29, 2026

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