Directus
Directus is an open-source data platform that wraps any database with APIs and an admin interface.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Open-source headless CMS and data platform
Who should look elsewhere
Learning curve
Pros
- +Open source headless CMS
- +Self-hostable
- +Database agnostic
- +Good SDK
- +Active community
Cons
- −Learning curve
- −Performance at scale
- −Cloud expensive
- −Documentation gaps
- −Complex setup
Key features
- ✓Headless CMS
- ✓Database wrapper
- ✓API generation
- ✓Admin panel
- ✓Open source
- ✓Self-hosted
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | $0 | month | Unlimited everything; Open source; Community support |
| Professional | $99 | month | Standard support; Managed hosting |
| Enterprise | $499 | month | Premium support; SSO; White labeling |