payload vs planka

payload and planka share 10 technologies: React, Postgres, @aws-sdk/lib-storage, AWS S3, Vite, sharp, nodemailer, react-datepicker, file-type, and escape-html. payload is written in TypeScript and planka in JavaScript.

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What they share and what sets them apart

payloadcms

payload

Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.

TypeScript45.8kRead on November 10, 2026, at commit 09b6b84What is payload built with?

Only in payload

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plankanban

planka

Elegant open source project tracking. Self-hosted Kanban for teams — free Community edition, with PLANKA Pro for organisations.

JavaScript12.7kRead on November 10, 2026, at commit 2cf4238What is planka built with?

Only in planka

Side by side

SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
payload1,077,603 lines written4,515 code files
planka129,073 lines written1,211 code files
Who writes itA commit counts as AI's when it carries its signature: a Co-Authored-By line, its author name or the merge of its branch.
payload0.6% of its commits signed by AIWith GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor
planka0.2% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code and Codex
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
payloadLast push November 10, 202614,814 commits45,753 stars
plankaLast push November 6, 20261,181 commits12,674 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
payload2,490 test files14% of its code files have a test that imports them
planka19 test files0.6% of its code files have a test that imports them

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, payload or planka?
payload, with 1,077,603 lines written; planka has 129,073.

The proof: payloadcms/payload's code at commit 09b6b84

Which has more GitHub stars, payload or planka?
payload, with 45,753 stars; planka has 12,674.

The proof: payloadcms/payload on GitHub

Which has more tests, payload or planka?
payload, with 2,490 test files; planka has 19.

The proof: payloadcms/payload's code at commit 09b6b84

Which was updated more recently, payload or planka?
payload: its last push was on November 10, 2026, and planka's on November 6, 2026.

The proof: payloadcms/payload's commits on GitHub

Which has more commits signed by AI, payload or planka?
payload: an AI signed 0.6% of its commits, with GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor; in planka, 0.2%.

The proof: the commits each tool signed in payloadcms/payload

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