# Payload CMS

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: website-cms · status: active · rev 1

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- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Developers building content-managed applications who want an open-source, self-hosted, Next.js-native CMS/framework.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/payload-cms/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/payloadcms](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload)
- **Tags:** website-cms, website-builders-cms
- **Repository:** https://github.com/payloadcms/payload

## Is Payload CMS open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does Payload CMS cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host Payload CMS?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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OSS alt to Contentful/Strapi; ~44044 stars; via ossinsight.io