Comparison
TypeScript CMS vs fullstack template engine
| Feature | Payload CMS | NovaHelm |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript (Next.js-based) | TypeScript (Fastify + React) |
| Content | Config-based CMS collections | Admin Kit collections + TipTap editor |
| Database | MongoDB or PostgreSQL | PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM |
| API | REST + GraphQL (auto-generated) | tRPC (end-to-end typed) |
| Auth | Built-in auth | Better Auth (RBAC, API keys, MFA) |
| Admin UI | Custom admin panel (React) | Console + Admin Kit + Schema Builder |
| Commerce | Not included (plugins) | Built-in commerce module |
| AI | Not included | Full AI module (Claude, OpenAI, RAG) |
| Realtime | Not included | Socket.io + Redis |
| Mobile | Not included | Expo app template + NativeWind |