payloadcms/payload

Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.

Explore the Docs · Community Help · Roadmap · View G2 Reviews > [!IMPORTANT] > Star this repo or keep an eye on it to follow along. Payload is the first-ever Next.js native CMS that can install directly in your existing `/app` folder. It's the start of a new era for headless CMS. Benefits over a regular CMS It's both an app framework & headless CMS Deploy anywhere, including serverless on Vercel for free Combine your front+backend in the same /app folder if you want Don't sign up for yet another SaaS - Payload is open source Query your database in React Server Components Both admin and backend are 100% extensible No vendor lock-in Never touch ancient WP code again Build faster, never hit a roadblock ## Quickstart Before beginning to work with Payload, make sure you have all of the [required software](https://payloadcms.com/docs/getting-started/installation). ```text pnpx create-payload-app@latest ``` **If you're new to Payload, you should start with the website template** (`pnpx create-payload-app@latest -t website`). It shows how to do _everything_ - including custom Rich Text blocks, on-demand revalidation, live preview, and more. It comes with a frontend built with Tailwind all in one `/app` folder. ## One-click deployment options You can deploy Payload serverlessly in one-click via Vercel and Cloudflare—giving everything you need without the hassle of the plumbing. ### Deploy on Cloudflare Fully self-contained — one click to deploy Payload with **Workers**, **R2** for uploads, and **D1** for a globally replicated database. [](https://dub.sh/payload-cloudflare) ### Deploy on Vercel All-in-one on Vercel — one click to dep