Payload CMSvsPimcore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | Pimcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #6 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 45 563 | 3 883 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +651 | +30 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 35 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Payload CMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Payload CMS is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+651 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →Pimcore details →