Get Started with Payload

Code-first, TypeScript headless CMS you self-host with your own database.

Getting Started

The Payload team maintains comprehensive docs that cover installation, configuration, and common patterns.

Payload offers a free tier — sign up to get started without any payment.

Our full tool profile covers Payload's strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and how it compares to alternatives.

Developer teams wanting a code-first CMS

TypeScript config and full data ownership

Apps needing CMS + backend

Doubles as an app framework