Enonic XP
9.0#1 in content management systems$990 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Payload CMS
7.2#17 in headless cmsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Enonic XP | Payload CMS |
|---|---|---|
| API types | graphql | both |
| Asset transformations | Yes | Yes |
| Company ownership | Enonic states that it is primarily owned by private investors and current or former employees. | Payload’s getting-started page says it has joined Figma and that Figma is committed to investing in Payload’s open-source core. |
| Content localization | Yes | Yes |
| Content preview | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | The company lists Kirkegata 1–3 in Oslo, Norway as its location. | United States |
| Integrations | Official feature pages name Matomo Analytics, Siteimprove and VWO among ready-made integrations. | Official plugins include Form Builder, MCP, Multi-Tenant, Search, Sentry, SEO, Stripe, Import/Export, and Ecommerce. |
| Role permissions | custom | custom |
Enonic XP plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$990 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Payload CMS plans
- Self-hostedFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Enonic XP if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Payload CMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.