Payload agency

We like Payload CMS because it offers full flexibility and high performance without unnecessary limitations. It is a modern headless CMS that allows us to build custom solutions that are fast, secure, and easy to manage – perfect for companies that want control and growth on their own terms.

Payload CMS is the right choice when you need a modern headless solution with full freedom, high performance, and scalability. It is particularly suitable for medium-sized companies and B2B businesses that want an intuitive admin interface, easy integration with other systems, and a website that grows with you – without being locked into a traditional platform.

It is not the right choice when you only need a simple website with minimal customization. In that case, it often becomes unnecessarily complex and more expensive than a "plug and play" CMS.

It is also not suitable if you have a very small team without technical expertise, or if you primarily seek a ready-made e-commerce platform with everything built-in. In those cases, we recommend instead WordPress, Shopify or Webflow.

Yes, it is. Payload is built as a headless CMS from the ground up with API-first. This means that content is delivered via GraphQL or REST to any frontend you want – giving you full freedom to choose your tech stack and create exactly the experience you need, with high performance and scalability as a result.

No, it is fundamentally an open source CMS that is completely free to use and self-host. You can run it on your own server or in any cloud without any license costs. If you want more convenience and security, you can choose Payload Cloud (hosted solution) or Enterprise license with extra features, support, and SLA. Many of our clients find that the total cost of ownership is lower than traditional CMS in the long run.

We are the Payload agency that not only codes in the CMS. We build your entire digital solution around it. With several years of experience with Payload CMS, we know how to achieve high performance, security, and flexibility without compromising on easy administration or scalability.