ButterCMS
8.3#4 in headless cmsFrom $71 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Payload CMS
7.2#17 in headless cmsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ButterCMS | Payload CMS |
|---|---|---|
| API types | both | both |
| Asset transformations | Yes | Yes |
| Content localization | Yes | Yes |
| Content preview | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | It supports CDPs, CRMs, analytics tools, DAMs, ecommerce platforms, developer workflows, and delivery workflows. | Official plugins include Form Builder, MCP, Multi-Tenant, Search, Sentry, SEO, Stripe, Import/Export, and Ecommerce. |
| Role permissions | custom | custom |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
ButterCMS plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$71 a month
- Advanced$224 a month
- Professional$359 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Payload CMS plans
- Self-hostedFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick ButterCMS if…
ButterCMS suits teams delivering managed content to websites, apps, ecommerce properties, or other digital channels. Its free plan is aimed at small projects or MVPs, while listed paid plans cover larger content workloads.
Pick Payload CMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.