Payload vs Puck

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

Payload

MIT

Open-source, TypeScript-first headless CMS and app framework that runs natively in Next.js with a code-defined backend and admin UI.

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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	45,476	13,528
Forks	4,335	1,008
Open Issues	1,384	192
Last Commit	Oct 25, 2026	Oct 23, 2026
First Released	Jan 5, 2021	Jun 2, 2023
Categories	Headless CMS	Page Builders
Tags	#headless cms #self hosted #open-source #developer-tools #API	#drag-and-drop #No Code #cms #editor

GitHub stars over time

Payload

Puck13,528

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