What is Directus?

Directus is the headless CMS and backend for every custom build. Create, manage, and scale headless content. Backend setup in minutes, not months. Model your data visually with Data Studio. Get instant GraphQL and REST APIs. Connect any databases (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, etc.). Implement policy-based authentication. Write custom extensions. Retain total control of data. Ship better sites and apps faster. Used by 1000+ employee companies like Ripley Entertainment and Copa Airlines.

Key Features

✓Headless CMS
✓Data Studio
✓GraphQL API
✓REST API
✓Any database
✓Policy-based auth
✓Custom extensions
✓Visual modeling
✓Asset management
✓Flows automation
✓Insights analytics
✓Self-hosted option

🔒 Privacy & Data Protection

Directus can be fully self-hosted with any database backend. Open-source core available. For developers wanting Contentful alternatives with database flexibility, Directus delivers.

Best For

Headless CMSBackend as a serviceData platformContent APIDigital asset managementCustom applications

💰 Pricing

Directus is open-source and free to self-host. Cloud plans from $99/month for teams.

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