Payload CMS Development Company in Chennai
Payload CMS development company in India. We build, migrate and support Payload and Next.js websites, headless CMS projects and custom admin panels.
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Payload CMS development means building websites and applications with Payload, an open-source, TypeScript-based headless CMS and application framework that runs inside a Next.js project. It provides an admin panel, REST and GraphQL APIs, authentication and access control, with data stored in PostgreSQL, MongoDB or SQLite. Mahadhi Technologies builds, migrates and supports Payload CMS websites and applications.
- Service
- Payload CMS Development
- Based in
- Ashok Nagar, Chennai, India
- Serving
- Clients in India, Australia, the UK, the USA, France, Qatar and Israel
- First step
- A free discovery call and a clear scope
- Reporting
- Regular demos and plain-language progress updates
- Reply time
- Within 24 hours on business days
What we build.
Practical software built around how your business works.
Payload and Next.js websites
Corporate and marketing websites with flexible page-building blocks, SEO fields and live preview.
Learn moreCustom admin panels
Use Payload as the admin and API layer for your SaaS, directory or internal tool.
Learn moreMigration to Payload
Move content from WordPress, Strapi, Contentful or other CMSs with URL mapping and redirects.
Multilingual and multi-site
Localised content, multiple brands or regions managed from a single Payload admin.
Access control and workflows
Roles, field-level permissions, drafts and approval workflows for content teams.
Hosting, upgrades and support
Deployment, backups, Payload version upgrades and ongoing feature development.
Related app and software services
Web Application Development
Portals, ERPs and dashboards
Learn moreMobile App Development
Android and iOS apps
Learn moreCustom Software Development
Software built for your process
Learn moreNext.js Development
Fast, SEO-friendly web apps
Learn moreAngular Development
Enterprise apps and migrations
Learn morePostgreSQL Development
Design, tuning and migration
Learn moreMySQL Development
Optimisation and backups
Learn moreHave a project in mind?
Tell us what you want to build and we will reply with practical advice and a clear scope.
What is Payload CMS?
Payload CMS development services
Traditional CMSs make you choose between an easy editor and a flexible codebase. Payload gives you both: content types are defined in code, so they are version-controlled and fully custom, while editors get a clean admin panel with drafts, versions and live preview.
Payload is self-hosted and open source, so you keep control of your data and avoid per-seat SaaS pricing. We pair it with Next.js and PostgreSQL for websites, portals and product back ends.
Our builds follow the official Payload documentation.
Planning a new app for customers or your team? See our custom app development services and our guide to custom app development cost in India.
Our Payload stack
- CMS: Payload CMS 3
- Front end: Next.js, React, TypeScript
- Database: PostgreSQL (or MongoDB)
- Media: S3-compatible cloud storage
- Hosting: Vercel, AWS or VPS
Why choose Mahadhi for Payload CMS
Hands-on experience
With Payload and Next.js across websites and web applications.
Editor-friendly content models
Designed with your team, so publishing stays simple.
SEO built in
Meta fields, sitemaps, structured data and redirects.
Your data, your cloud
Self-hosted, with content stored in PostgreSQL.
Support after launch
Including Payload upgrades.
A clear process, from first call to launch.
You always know what is happening and what comes next.
Discovery and quotation
Share your requirements. We map your workflows, users and integrations, then send a clear scope and quotation.
Design and build
We design the screens, then build in short sprints with regular demos so you can see progress and give feedback.
Launch and support
We test, deploy and train your team, then support and improve the software after go-live.
Ready to start?
Book a free discovery call. We reply within 24 hours on business days.
Technologies we use
We pick the stack that fits your product, team and budget, and build it to be maintained for years.
Payload CMS
Next.js
React
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Node.js
AWSProducts and platforms we have built.
Real products, built and delivered by our team.
Procurement · SaaSB2B RFP and Procurement Platform
A multi-tenant platform for RFPs, vendor scoring, approvals and purchase orders.
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ManufacturingB2B Ordering Portal
Contract pricing, custom quotes, order tracking and a document vault for industrial buyers.
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Recruitment & HRATS and HRMS Platform
Jobs, candidates, panel interviews and internal HR, built with Next.js and PostgreSQL.
Read case studyWhat clients say about working with us.
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile, updated automatically.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews on our Google Business Profile.
Excellent customer support and service
Mahathi and team created my website within few days. I will endorse them to my friends and family. Thank you Dinesh & anbu selvan.
Why choose Payload CMS over WordPress?
Payload is code-first and TypeScript-based, so content models, APIs and access rules are fully custom and version-controlled. It fits naturally with Next.js front ends and avoids plugin sprawl. WordPress is still a good fit for simple sites that rely on its large plugin ecosystem.
Is Payload CMS free?
Payload is open source under the MIT licence and can be self-hosted with no licence cost. Enterprise features and support are available from Payload separately.
Which databases does Payload CMS support?
Payload supports PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQLite through official database adapters. We usually recommend PostgreSQL for business projects.
Can you migrate our existing website to Payload CMS?
Yes. We map your existing content types to Payload collections, migrate the content and media, rebuild the front end in Next.js and set up redirects to protect search rankings.
Is Payload CMS good for SEO?
Yes, when built well. Payload lets us add SEO fields and generate sitemaps and structured data, while the Next.js front end serves fast, server-rendered pages.
How long does a Payload CMS project take?
It depends on the number of content types, templates and integrations. We share a milestone plan with the quotation.
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+91 90423 98423
info@mahadhi.com
No. 7/6, Samiyar Garden Street, 7th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600083
Tell us about your payload cms development project
Share what you want to build. We give practical advice and a clear scope after a free discovery call, and reply within 24 hours on business days.
Prefer to talk? +91 90423 98423
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