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payload and twenty share 5 technologies: Postgres, Redis, Stripe, Sentry, and AWS S3. Both are written in TypeScript.

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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.

TypeScript45.6kRead on October 31, 2026, at commit ec35164What is payload built with?
twentyhq

twenty

The open alternative to Salesforce, designed for AI.

TypeScript60.2kRead on October 30, 2026, at commit fbaaaaeWhat is twenty built with?

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Only in payload

Only in twenty

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SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
payload1,054,090 lines written4,857 code files
twenty2,722,081 lines written25,898 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
twenty1.9% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Sweep
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
payloadLast push October 30, 202614,760 commits45,594 stars
twentyLast push October 30, 202617,664 commits60,174 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
payload2,448 test files12.6% of its code files have a test that imports them
twenty6,915 test files28.9% of its code files have a test that imports them

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, payload or twenty?
twenty, with 2,722,081 lines written in 25,898 code files; payload has 1,054,090 in 4,857.
The proof: twentyhq/twenty's code at commit fbaaaae
Which has more GitHub stars, payload or twenty?
twenty, with 60,174 stars; payload has 45,594.
The proof: twentyhq/twenty on GitHub
Which has more tests, payload or twenty?
twenty, with 6,915 test files; payload has 2,448.
The proof: twentyhq/twenty's code at commit fbaaaae
Which was updated more recently, payload or twenty?
Both got their last push on October 30, 2026.
The proof: twentyhq/twenty's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, payload or twenty?
twenty: an AI signed 1.9% of its commits, with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Sweep; in payload, 0.6%.
The proof: the commits each tool signed in twentyhq/twenty

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