Payload CMSvswerbot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | werbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #36 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 45 559 | 169 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +647 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 36/100 for werbot, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for werbot.
If you want the quickest setup, Payload CMS is easier to run; werbot needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+647 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →werbot details →