Directus

Open data platform for any SQL database

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Pricing

Free tier

Hybrid

Adoption

→Stable

License

Open Source

Data freshness

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Overview

What is Directus?

Directus is an open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database with a real-time API and intuitive admin app. Functions as a headless CMS, BaaS, and data management tool.

Key differentiator

“Open data platform for any SQL database”

Capability profile

Strength Radar

Database-agnosticREST & GraphQLNo-code appFlows (automatio…File managementGranular permiss…

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Database-agnostic

REST & GraphQL

No-code app

Flows (automations)

File management

Granular permissions

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Teams wanting a flexible headless CMS that works with existing SQL databases

✕ Not a fit for

Pure content-only use cases where a traditional CMS workflow is preferred

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

Available

Starts at

Freemium

Model

Hybrid

Enterprise

None

Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Ecosystem

Relationships

Alternatives

StrapiPayload CMS

Next step

Get Started with Directus

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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