Payload CMSvsTeleport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | Teleport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 45 557 | 21 040 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +645 | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 76/100 for Teleport, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Teleport.
If you want the quickest setup, Payload CMS is easier to run; Teleport needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+645 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →Teleport details →