Payload is the open-source Next.js backend used in production by the most innovative companies on earth.
Code-first for developers. Content-first for marketers.
Use Payload to build anything. Or everything.
From Fortune 500 companies to indie devs, Payload is the answer to 'build vs. buy.'
'Utilizing Payload enabled us to implement our digital postcards tool quickly and easily, engaging thousands of K-12 students.'
Heather Nelson, Director, Sonos
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'Payload had all the core features we needed to get started quickly, and the flexibility to make it our own as we build a world-class editing experience.'
Matt Dean, Engineer, Hello Bello
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'We were impressed by the built-in flexibility and extensibility that kept our development workflow agile and in sync with marketing needs.'
Duncan Van Keulen, Developer, Fanatics
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'What we found so user-friendly was how simple the UI was to edit and manage content. Things were not hidden behind code.'
Frank Shi, Co-founder, Kong
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'Building with Payload can be done quickly and effectively, thanks to its code-based customization and developer-friendly features.'