Compare Adobe Experience Manager and Payload CMS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free
Adobe Experience Manager
Star Rating
(558)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(59)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Adobe Experience Manager excels in scalability and flexibility, making it a strong choice for enterprise-level digital experiences. Users appreciate the ability to manage content across various channels from a single interface, highlighting its user-friendly design that simplifies content creation and updates.
- Users say that Payload CMS stands out for its developer-friendly documentation and ease of setup. With the recent release of Payload 3.0, it integrates seamlessly with Next.js, significantly enhancing development speed and allowing for tailored solutions that meet specific needs, which many users find lacking in other platforms.
- Reviewers mention that while Adobe Experience Manager has a robust feature set, it can require a steep learning curve and proper setup to fully leverage its capabilities. Some users note that the complexity can be a barrier for smaller teams or those without dedicated technical resources.
- According to verified reviews, Payload CMS shines in its community support, with an active Discord channel that provides quick assistance. Users appreciate the clear and effective documentation, which helps them navigate challenges and implement solutions rapidly, fostering a collaborative environment.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Adobe Experience Manager's asset management features are particularly beneficial for organizations needing to handle large volumes of digital assets. Users enjoy the drag-and-drop functionality in the Touch UI, which simplifies the process of building landing pages without requiring coding skills.
- Users report that while Payload CMS offers a free entry-level price, making it accessible for small businesses, Adobe Experience Manager's pricing model can be a hurdle for smaller organizations. However, those who invest in AEM often find that its comprehensive capabilities justify the cost in the long run.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Experience Manager
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- Editable templates
- Intuitive WISYWIG interface
- Style system
Payload CMS
Self-Hosted
Free
Get started in one-line: $ npx create-payload-app
- Completely free and open-source
- GraphQL, REST, and Local APIs
- Easily customizable ReactJS Admin
Free Trial
Adobe Experience Manager
No trial information availablePayload CMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
425
9.4
56
Ease of Use
7.8
478
9.0
56
Ease of Setup
7.6
308
9.1
48
Ease of Admin
7.8
142
9.3
47
Quality of Support
8.0
388
9.3
55
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
137
9.4
35
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
422
10.0
55
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.3
96
Not enough data
8.0
95
Not enough data
8.4
94
Not enough data
8.1
97
Not enough data
Asset Management
8.5
102
Not enough data
8.5
93
Not enough data
8.1
95
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
8.2
93
Not enough data
7.7
91
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
8.5
99
Not enough data
Media Types
8.1
97
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
101
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.1
94
Not enough data
8.1
90
Not enough data
8.2
99
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
7.3
27
Not enough data
Content
8.3
222
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Verified
10.0
7
8.1
211
|
Verified
9.5
7
8.0
198
|
Verified
10.0
7
7.8
193
8.8
7
8.1
191
|
Verified
10.0
7
8.1
195
|
Verified
9.3
7
8.2
216
|
Verified
9.0
7
7.6
203
|
Verified
9.8
7
8.3
207
|
Verified
9.8
7
Design
7.6
194
|
Verified
8.3
6
7.7
188
8.6
7
7.9
198
|
Verified
9.2
6
8.1
209
|
Verified
9.8
7
Platform
7.8
173
|
Verified
9.8
7
7.8
181
|
Verified
9.5
7
7.9
192
|
Verified
9.8
7
8.1
202
|
Verified
9.8
7
8.3
188
9.8
7
8.2
179
|
Verified
9.3
7
7.8
180
|
Verified
8.1
7
7.9
174
|
Verified
10.0
7
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.5
28
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.9
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Standards
9.1
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.0
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Governance
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
105
Not enough data
8.2
96
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
Content Management
8.8
103
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.5
104
Not enough data
Design & Development
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.3
98
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms
7.5
64
Not enough data
8.1
72
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
Channels
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
Design
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
24
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
Publishing
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
6.8
12
Development
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
8.8
29
Not enough data
8.8
26
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
9.2
44
Agentic AI - Headless CMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
9.0
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Optimization
8.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Merchandising/Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Catalog
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Process
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi-Channel Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual UGC
8.2
35
Not enough data
7.8
37
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
Integrations
7.9
35
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
7.9
35
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Support
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Performance
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Experience Manager and Payload CMS are categorized as Web Content Management
Unique Categories
Adobe Experience Manager is categorized as Customer Communications Management, Digital Asset Management, Content Experience Platforms, Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), Digital Governance, and User-Generated Content
Payload CMS is categorized as Headless CMS and E-Commerce Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Experience Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Payload CMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Computer Software
8.1%
Financial Services
6.4%
Retail
3.5%
Other
63.4%
Computer Software
32.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Design
8.6%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Internet
5.2%
Other
32.8%
Discussions
Do you have any plan to improve it's scalability?
3 Comments
JL
A couple of years ago Adobe was excited about AEM in the cloud SaaS, but this offering seems to have quietly gone away. We use AEM at Rackspace where we have...Read more
What is the best way to use
1 Comment
MR
Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service is the best way to use, which makes AEM SaaS.Read more
How to reduce the reindex time for large index
1 Comment
MR
We can reduce the indexing time by creating Lucene Index.Read more
Payload CMS has no discussions with answers
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