Payload
Developer-first headless CMS and application framework
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What is Payload?
Developer-First Headless CMS and Application Framework
Key capabilities
Customizable content models
Real-time collaboration tools
GraphQL API for data fetching
Built-in version control
Multi-language support
At a glance
Use cases
What you can do with Payload
Build a custom content management system (CMS) for a news website using Payload's headless CMS framework.
Create and manage a blog with rich media content, such as images and videos, using Payload's intuitive interface.
Develop a web application that integrates with Payload's CMS to display and update content dynamically.
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DevelopersContent teamsStartups
Pricing
Payload pricing
Payload starts at $29/mo
Starting at $29/mo
Ecosystem
Connected ecosystem
MCP servers, AI skills, and integrations that work with Payload
MCP servers
Use Payload with AI agents via these MCP servers
plugin-mcp
Integrate powerful MCP capabilities into your Payload CMS for enhanced content management.
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payloadcmsmcp
Enhance your Payload CMS development with validation, generation, and scaffolding tools.
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Integrations
ZapierStripeSlackGitHubAWS S3AlgoliaTwilioWebhooks
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Payload and its capabilities
Payload pricing starts at $29/mo. Contact Payload for enterprise pricing and volume discounts.
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