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# Compare Drupal vs Payload

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> Detailed comparison between Drupal and Payload. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Drupal | Payload |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 453 | 48 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$35.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | Documentation | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Drupal

Drupal's open source community is made of developers, designers, trainers, strategists, editors,  and more.

### Payload

Organizations, developers, and teams who need complete control over their content.

## Key features

### Drupal

- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Document Management
- Text Editing
- Video Support
- Website Management

### Payload

- A/B Testing
- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Configurable Workflow
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Document Management
- Filtering
- For Marketers
- Full Text Search
- Image Editing
- Multi-Channel Management
- Scheduling
- Single Sign On
- Template Management
- Text Editing
- Web Forms
- Website Management
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Drupal Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/119594/drupal)
- [View Payload Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/218666/payload-cms)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/119594/218666/drupal/vs/payload-cms)

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