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Payload vs TinaCMS

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PayloadTinaCMS
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars45k14k
Latestv3.90.2tinacms@3.14.2
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 5 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors36 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →

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

    PartialTinaCMSContent kept as Markdown and JSON in Git, with visual editing and a GraphQL API over it.