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Directus

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Open-source data platform and headless CMS for any SQL database

No Code Development Platform
  • Deployment Cloud Based, On Premises, Hybrid
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Startups, SMEs, Agencies

What is Directus?

Directus is an open source data platform and headless CMS that wraps around an existing SQL database, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL, and instantly generates REST and GraphQL APIs without altering the schema. Teams get a no-code admin interface called Data Studio for managing content, configuring role based permissions, and building dashboards, plus Directus Flows for automating data driven workflows.

Because it never creates a proprietary database of its own, Directus can be layered onto projects that already have structured data. It can be self-hosted for free or run on Directus Cloud, with paid Team and Enterprise plans adding single sign-on, dedicated support, and higher usage limits for larger organizations.

Key Features of Directus

Directus lists 8 documented features, including Instant REST and GraphQL APIs over an existing SQL schema, No-code Data Studio admin interface and Granular role-based access control. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Instant REST and GraphQL APIs over an existing SQL schema
  • No-code Data Studio admin interface
  • Granular role-based access control
  • Directus Flows for event-driven automation
  • Real-time subscriptions for live data updates
  • File and asset management with on-demand image transforms
  • Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, OracleDB, CockroachDB, and MS SQL
  • Self-hosted or managed cloud deployment

Directus Pricing

Directus lists 3 plans without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Core

Free

3 user seats, 25 collections, 5 flows

Free Trial

Free and open source, self-hosted; cloud hosting add-on available

Team

$599/month

10 SSO seats, up to 100 collections, 20 flows

Free Trial

$499/month if billed annually; additional seats $50/seat/month

Enterprise

Custom

Custom seats and collections

Free Trial

Adds SAML/OIDC SSO, dedicated hardware, uptime SLA, and premium support

Directus Specifications

Directus is available on web app. It offers an API and has a free plan.

Software Tagline :
Open-source data platform and headless CMS for any SQL database
Deployment :
  • cloud based
  • on premises
  • hybrid
Subscription Plan :
monthly
Desktop Platforms :
  • web app
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • startups
  • smes
  • agencies
  • enterprises
Available Support :
  • email
  • live support
  • tickets
Integrations :
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, OracleDB, CockroachDB, MS SQL, S3, GCS, Azure Blob Storage, Slack, custom REST/GraphQL webhooks
Product Url :
https://directus.io
API Available :
Yes
Free Trial Available :
No
Run On Mobile Browser :
Yes
Free Plan Available :
Yes
Customization Available :
Yes

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Directus FAQs

Yes, the Core tier is free and open source for self-hosting, including unlimited users and API access; Directus also offers paid Cloud hosting plans.

Directus works with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MariaDB, OracleDB, CockroachDB, and MS SQL, mirroring your existing schema instead of creating its own.

Yes, its Data Studio gives non-technical users a full interface for managing data, building dashboards, and configuring permissions.

Both. You can self-host it on your own infrastructure for free or use Directus Cloud for managed hosting, with the Team plan starting around $499 to $599 per month.

Yes, you can subscribe to any collection for live updates to build real-time dashboards or collaborative apps.