Payload CMSvsWazuh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 45 559 | 17 476 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +647 | +491 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 9 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 80/100 for Wazuh, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Wazuh.
If you want the quickest setup, Payload CMS is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.
Payload CMS details →Wazuh details →