directus

The premium Open Source alternative to Contentful

🎯 Best for:Teams needing a flexible CMS over existing SQL data.

What is directus?

A platform that wraps existing SQL databases with a REST and GraphQL API. It provides a no-code administrative dashboard for managing data models and content.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptFrontend & Headless CMS

Why directus?

  • Database agnostic
  • No-code UI
  • Extensible API

Limitations

  • Complex permissions
  • Resource intensive
  • Node.js dependency
3/6/2026
Last Update
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Contentful)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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