The backend to build the modern web
Payload is the open-source Next.js backend used in production by the most innovative companies.
Headless without the heartache
Payload has modernized headless CMS, featuring an editing experience with every amenity, none of the bloat, and the extensibility to build what you need.
Create content on your terms.
With Payload, a minimal and elegant editing experience facilitates the power running behind the scenes.
SEO-Native
Beyond unparalleled speed, Payload features a no-frills, Google-informed standard to organically position your content for maximum reach. No black magic, just the best methods to position your content.
Faster A/B testing
Alongside Next.js, Payload is the only platform that statically renders your variant content, not the server.
Form Builder
Directly create forms within your ecosystem, seamlessly integrating with your design system—no more third-party forms, no extra code.
Live Preview
Avoid unnecessary clicks and endless drafts by seeing your work live as you build, and even adjust each breakpoint setting to see how those same changes render on mobile and elsewhere.
