Payload vs Strapi
Payload vs Strapi: which to choose
Strapi has the larger community with 72.6k GitHub stars against 43.3k for Payload, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Payload if you lean toward headless and typescript; choose Strapi if headless and open-source 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 Strapi better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Payload has 43.3k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Strapi has 72.6k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Payload cheaper than Strapi?▾
Payload starts at $0/mo while Strapi starts at $0/mo. Payload has a free plan. Strapi has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Payload and Strapi?▾
Payload is tagged as headless, typescript, code-first while Strapi is tagged as headless, open-source, nodejs. Payload uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 43.3k GitHub stars. Strapi uses a open-source model with 72.6k GitHub stars.
Does Payload or Strapi have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Payload and Strapi offer a free plan.