Payload CMSvsWeTTY
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | WeTTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #7 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 45 566 | 5 478 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +634 | +29 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 20 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.2.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 68/100 for WeTTY, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, WeTTY is easier to run; Payload CMS needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+634 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →WeTTY details →