Payload CMSvsvito
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | vito | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #4 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 45 571 | 3 259 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +639 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 9 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | 4.2.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 64/100 for vito, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for vito.
If you want the quickest setup, vito is easier to run; Payload CMS needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+639 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →vito details →