Payload
TypeScript-first open-source headless CMS with code-based configuration and managed cloud hosting
Payload doesn't publish a pricing.md file yet.
This pricing data is community-maintained and last verified 2026-04-06.
Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Price | Includes | Overage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Free (Self-Hosted)
free
|
Free
|
— | — |
|
Standard Cloud
flat rate
|
$35/mo
|
Database Storage GB: 3
File Storage GB: 30
Bandwidth GB: 40
|
— |
|
Pro Cloud
flat rate
|
$199/mo
|
Database Storage GB: 30
File Storage GB: 150
|
— |
|
Enterprise
custom
|
Contact Sales
|
— | — |
Portability
Switching Cost
moderate
Open Standard
Proprietary
What You Lose
Cloud managed hosting; CMS code and content are fully portable since it is open-source
Transparency Score
D
20/100
Pricing Transparency Score
Score breakdown
✕
Publishes pricing.md
0/30
✓
Free tier available
10/10
✕
All prices public
0/15
✕
Usage pricing documented
0/15
✓
Portability documented
10/10
✕
Open standard
0/10
✕
Recently verified
0/10