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Payload CMS

Code-first headless CMS living inside Next.js. Auto admin UI.

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Performance

DX 92%
Self-Hosting 98%
Features 90%
Value 96%

Key Features

Next.js integrated
TypeScript config
Auto admin
Rich text
Auth built-in
Versions
Localization
Self-hosted

✓ What We Like

Next.js integrated
TypeScript config
Auto admin

✗ What Could Be Better

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