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payload and examples share 11 technologies: Next.js, React, MongoDB, @aws-sdk/lib-storage, AWS S3, Stripe, MCP, aws-sdk, sharp, Zod, and jose. payload is written in TypeScript and examples 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

In common

serverless

examples

Serverless Examples – A collection of boilerplates and examples of serverless architectures built with the Serverless Framework on AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Functions, and more.

JavaScript11.5kRead on November 12, 2026, at commit 424fe6fWhat is examples built with?

Only in examples

Side by side

SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
payload1,077,603 lines written4,515 code files
examples23,187 lines written339 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
examples0% of its commits signed by AI
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
payloadLast push November 10, 202614,814 commits45,753 stars
examplesLast push October 28, 2026996 commits11,516 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
examples18 test files3.8% of its code files have a test that imports them

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, payload or examples?
payload, with 1,077,603 lines written; examples has 23,187.

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

Which has more GitHub stars, payload or examples?
payload, with 45,753 stars; examples has 11,516.

The proof: payloadcms/payload on GitHub

Which has more tests, payload or examples?
payload, with 2,490 test files; examples has 18.

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

Which was updated more recently, payload or examples?
payload: its last push was on November 10, 2026, and examples's on October 28, 2026.

The proof: payloadcms/payload's commits on GitHub

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

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

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