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At a Glance
Payload CMS
Payload CMS
Star Rating
(59)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Prismic
Prismic
Star Rating
(360)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Prismic excels in content authoring with a perfect score of 10.0, highlighting its intuitive interface and robust versioning capabilities. In contrast, Payload CMS, while strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.4 in this area, indicating it may not be as user-friendly for content creators.
  • Reviewers mention that Payload CMS shines in its ease of setup and administration, scoring 9.0 and 9.2 respectively, which suggests a smoother onboarding experience compared to Prismic's scores of 8.5 and 8.6. This could be crucial for teams looking to get started quickly.
  • G2 users note that Prismic's approval process for content is highly rated at 10.0, making it an excellent choice for teams that require strict content governance. Payload CMS, while effective, scores 8.8, indicating it may not offer the same level of control.
  • Users on G2 highlight Payload CMS's superior multi-language support with a score of 9.0, which is essential for businesses operating in diverse markets. Prismic's score of 8.1 suggests it may not cater as effectively to international audiences.
  • Reviewers mention that Prismic's asset management features score 8.7, which is solid but not as robust as Payload CMS's 9.4. This indicates that users may find Payload CMS more effective for managing digital assets.
  • Users say that Payload CMS offers better personalization features, scoring 8.6 compared to Prismic's 7.5. This could be a deciding factor for businesses looking to enhance user engagement through tailored content experiences.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Payload CMS
Self-Hosted
Free
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Prismic
Free Forever
Free
Per Month
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Free Trial
Payload CMS
Free Trial is available
Prismic
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
56
8.3
340
Ease of Use
9.0
56
8.5
347
Ease of Setup
9.1
48
8.5
223
Ease of Admin
9.3
47
8.7
156
Quality of Support
9.3
55
8.2
241
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
35
8.6
141
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
55
8.6
347
Features by Category
Web Content ManagementHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
9.4
7
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Content
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
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10.0
7
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8.8
7
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10.0
7
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9.3
7
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9.0
7
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9.8
7
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9.8
7
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Design
8.3
6
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8.6
7
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9.2
6
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9.8
7
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Platform
9.8
7
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9.5
7
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9.8
7
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9.8
7
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9.8
7
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9.3
7
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8.1
7
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10.0
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
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8.7
46
7.8
334
Publishing
8.9
25
8.3
329
9.1
35
8.0
323
6.8
12
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Development
8.4
43
7.5
330
9.4
42
8.2
328
8.8
29
8.0
316
8.8
26
6.9
311
Analytics
8.6
40
7.4
314
9.2
44
7.9
318
Agentic AI - Headless CMS
Not enough data
7.6
26
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Headless Commerce
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
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Product Catalog
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Order Process
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Multi-Channel Support
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Payload CMS
Payload CMS
Prismic
Prismic
Payload CMS and Prismic are categorized as Headless CMS
Unique Categories
Payload CMS
Payload CMS is categorized as Web Content Management and E-Commerce Platforms
Prismic
Prismic has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Payload CMS
Payload CMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Prismic
Prismic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Payload CMS
Payload CMS
Computer Software
32.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Design
8.6%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Internet
5.2%
Other
32.8%
Prismic
Prismic
Computer Software
18.9%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Financial Services
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
58.2%
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Discussions
Payload CMS
Payload CMS Discussions
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Payload CMS has no discussions with answers
Prismic
Prismic Discussions
Who uses Prismic?
2 Comments
Official Response from Prismic
Short answer: Companies that use their website as a primary growth channel Longer answer: Prismic is the right choice for you it your are: 1. Obsessed...Read more
Is Prismic open source?
2 Comments
Official Response from Prismic
Prismic is a headless solution that has 2 tools: Slice Machine and Page Builder. Slice Machine is the developer tool from which developers connect their...Read more
Is Prismic open source?
1 Comment
Official Response from Prismic
Prismic is a headless solution that has 2 tools: Slice Machine and Page Builder. Slice Machine is the developer tool from which developers connect their...Read more