Payload vs Sanity
Payload vs Sanity: which to choose
Payload has the larger community with 43.3k GitHub stars against 6.2k for Sanity, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Payload starts lower at $0/mo versus $15/mo for Sanity.
Choose Payload if you lean toward headless and typescript; choose Sanity if headless and real-time matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Payload or Sanity better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Payload has 43.3k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Sanity has 6.2k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Payload cheaper than Sanity?▾
Payload starts at $0/mo while Sanity starts at $15/mo. Payload has a free plan. Sanity has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Payload and Sanity?▾
Payload is tagged as headless, typescript, code-first while Sanity is tagged as headless, real-time, structured-content. Payload uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 43.3k GitHub stars. Sanity uses a freemium model with 6.2k GitHub stars.
Does Payload or Sanity have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Payload and Sanity offer a free plan.