Self-Hosting Payload CMS Experts
Payload CMS Self-Hosting Experts
At FocusReactive, we are recognized as one of the few agencies with deep expertise in self-hosting Payload CMS
Since 2019 our team has delivered multiple large-scale projects where Payload was deployed on custom infrastructure. We don’t just implement Payload; we design secure, scalable, and compliant self-hosted architectures tailored to each client’s stack.
Our engineers contribute to the Payload ecosystem, optimize performance for high-traffic websites, and improve seamless integrations with internal systems, making us a trusted partner for companies searching for Payload CMS self-hosted experts.
Why Self-Hosting Payload CMS?
Cost Savings
Avoid recurring SaaS hosting fees. Host on your own infrastructure or cloud provider of choice
Full Ownership
Keep full control over data, architecture, and compliance (GDPR, internal security policies)
Performance Optimization
Fine-tune caching, deployment pipelines, and scaling strategies to your business needs
Flexibility
Extend Payload without limitations and integrate it with any internal or external systems
Future-Proof Technology
Payload is built on NodeJS + TypeScript, giving your team full transparency and extensibility
Our Process
How We Make Self-Hosted Payload Work for You
Architecture Tailored to Your Stack
We design and implement an architecture that perfectly fits your infrastructure — cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. With Docker, Kubernetes, and automation tools, deployments stay fast, stable, and easy to maintain.

Full Control Without the Overhead
You own the platform, but we take care of the complexity. CI/CD, scaling, and monitoring come preconfigured, so your team can work with Payload without dealing with infrastructure headaches.

Security & Compliance Built-In
From day one, we set up Payload with enterprise-grade security: firewalls, SSL, backups, and access control policies — fully aligned with your compliance requirements.

Why us
Accurate Estimates
90% of our projects stay within the initial offer without major scope changes.
Performance by Default
NextJS and SEO audits are included by default to ensure top performance from day one.
Faster Delivery
Our internal CMS-kit accelerates Headless CMS development, saving both time and budget
FAQs
Most common questions we get about self-hosted Payload CMS
No. After Figma acquired Payload, they discontinued providing a cloud hosting option for new projects. Self-hosting is now the primary way to deploy Payload CMS, giving teams full control over where and how their platform runs.
With our migration approach, complexity is minimal. We audit your current setup, design a migration plan, and handle data transfer and deployment with minimal or zero downtime
Your team has full ownership after delivery. We provide complete documentation, CI/CD setup, and training. If needed, we offer optional support for scaling, performance monitoring, and further feature development.
Security is implemented at both application and infrastructure levels. We enforce SSL/TLS, set up firewalls, configure backups, and integrate monitoring tools. The setup fully aligns with your internal security and compliance standards.
Yes. We frequently connect Payload to internal APIs, CRMs, authentication providers, and other services. During the project, we design integrations that fit your current stack without adding unnecessary complexity.
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Looking to self-host Payload CMS?
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