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Kirby vs Payload

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KirbyPayload
LanguagePHPTypeScript
LicenceOtherMIT
Stars1.5k45k
Latest5.6.1v3.90.2
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 16 days between releasesabout 5 days between releases
Active contributors4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days36 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →

    PartialKirbyFile-based CMS with a configurable panel and a content API; production use needs a paid licence.

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