Payload CMSvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Payload CMS | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Headless CMS | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 45 555 | 8 651 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +643 | +156 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 1 |
| Latest release | v3.92.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Payload CMS scores 83/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
Payload CMS ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Payload CMS needs more configuration.
Payload CMS is growing faster right now (+643 stars in 30 days).
Payload CMS details →Workout.cool details →