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ApostropheCMS vs Payload

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ApostropheCMSPayload
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
LicenceNone detectedMIT
Stars4.6k45k
Latesteslint-config-apostrophe@6.1.0v3.90.2
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 5 days between releases
Active contributors9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days36 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
FlagsNo licence detectednone

How they relate

  • Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →

    PartialApostropheCMSIn-context editing and a REST API for headless front ends, in Node.js with MongoDB.

    Full replacementPayloadContent modelled in TypeScript config, with an admin panel and REST, GraphQL and local APIs.