Backend Tools

Payload is a TypeScript-based, open-source headless CMS and application framework built natively for Next.js. Used by Microsoft, Sonos, and thousands of developers, it lets you define your content schema in code, skip building admin panels, and deploy anywhere. Free self-hosting or managed cloud fro

Strapi is an open-source Node.js headless CMS that enables developers to design content models, generate REST and GraphQL APIs instantly, and integrate with any frontend framework. Used by Toyota, Amazon, and Tesco, it combines developer flexibility with content team autonomy through a customizable