Payload

Payload is a TypeScript-first headless CMS that generates REST and GraphQL APIs automatically alongside a built-in admin panel. You define your content collections in code (just ordinary TypeScript), and Payload generates fully functional APIs, a user-friendly admin interface for managing content, and real-time data synchronization. It runs on Node.js, works with any database Payload supports, and outputs clean, standard APIs with zero boilerplate.

Best fit if you need both backend APIs and a content management interface, especially for content-heavy applications. Unlike pure backend builders, Payload bundles the admin UI which saves you from building one separately. Strong for blogs, product catalogs, and any application where non-technical team members need to create or edit content alongside developers building the API consumers.