Payload CMSvsTipi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | Tipi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 45 559 | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +647 | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 5 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tipi.
If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; Payload CMS needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+647 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →Tipi details →