Open-source headless CMS and application framework built with TypeScript and React
A managed news site that requires no plugins, patches, or hosting maintenance
Stage
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Founded
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Based in
US
US
Pricing model
Open source
Paid
Pricing
Free and open source for self-hosting. Enterprise plans available with dedicated support, advanced features, and hosting options.
One-time payment: $500 for 3 sites ($167 per site), $1,000 for 10 sites ($100 per site), or $1,900 for 20 sites ($95 per site). Lifetime hosting included, no monthly bills.
Key features
Define schema in code to get a full backend automatically
Next.js native integration
Visual editing for content
RAG and vector embedding for AI-ready content
Multi-tenancy support
White label customization
Localization capabilities
Access control and authentication
Deployment to Vercel or Cloudflare
Community and dedicated support options
Direct API publishing from Masher tools
Four design styles (News Board, News Blog, Pin Site, Video View)
Site-wide and per-category RSS feeds
Built-in ad zones for HTML, banner, affiliate, or Google ads
Mobile-first, SEO-ready pages
Automatic XML sitemap
Two-factor login and encrypted API access
CDN available on request
Manual posting capability
Support from the Masher Sites team
What makes it different
Fully open source with MIT license and no vendor lock-in
Code-first approach with full flexibility for developers
Owned by developers with control over the entire infrastructure
Unified solution for content and application building
AI-ready platform with automatic content preparation
Zero plugins to update or maintain
Lifetime hosting with one-time payment
Direct API integration with Masher tools ecosystem
Setup in approximately 10 minutes with no technical background required
All hosting, security, and updates managed by the platform
Payload
Masher Sites