Payload CMSvsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 45 570 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +638 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 19 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Wavelog.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+638 stars in 30 days).
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