We are the Contentful to Payload migration experts

Contentful isn't a cheap CMS. Once you pass the free tier's content type or API call limit, you're on the $300/month Lite plan, and enterprise pricing often starts at $50K+ a year.

Marketers and editors may need a small learning curve before they feel at home. It’s powerful but not always plug-and-play.

A lot of magic happens through third-party tools. Great for flexibility, but it does mean extra setup instead of getting everything out-of-the-box.

Contentful keeps the core CMS clean and minimal, but that also means more building and configuring to get advanced functionality.

If your team is moving from a traditional CMS, expect some onboarding time. Structured content is amazing but new for many.

Because it’s so flexible, projects need good governance. Without it, content models can get messy and harder to maintain over time.

Payload works natively with Next.js, giving you clean data fetching and a smooth development flow. It removes the usual CMS friction so you can build fast, modern frontends without hacks.

Everything is configured in code, which means you can tailor the CMS to your exact use case. You define the logic, workflows, and behaviour.

You can design any content structure your project needs, from simple documents to complex relational models. This gives you full control over how content is organised and delivered.

Payload’s admin panel is simple, clean, and fast. Editors can create, update, and manage content without training or digging through confusing menus.

You can extend Payload however you like. Build custom fields, integrate external services, or add your own API routes. Perfect for teams that need deeper project-specific functionality.

Payload comes with user auth, roles, and access control baked in. No external auth service needed, and you can customise permissions to match your editorial workflow.