Payload CMSvstrigger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 45 565 | 16 647 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +633 | +248 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 49 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Payload CMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Payload CMS is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+633 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →trigger details →