Payload vs Puck

Comparing two open source alternatives to Builder.io. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Payload

MIT

Payload is an open-source, TypeScript-first headless CMS and application framework built on Next.js, Express, and React.

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Puck

MIT

Open-source visual editor for React. Drag-and-drop page builder with a component-based architecture and MIT license.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Payload	Puck
License	MIT	MIT
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	44,622	13,279
Forks	4,138	971
Open Issues	1,117	195
Last Commit	Sep 8, 2026	Sep 7, 2026
First Released	Jan 5, 2021	Jun 2, 2023
Categories	Headless CMS	Page Builders
Tags	#headless cms #self hosted	#drag-and-drop #No Code #cms #editor

GitHub stars over time

Payload

Puck13,279

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