Directus offers a free plan, with paid plans starting at Free.

Does Directus have an API?

Yes, Directus provides an API for developers.

What platforms does Directus support?

Directus is available on Web, Self-hosted.

What does Directus integrate with?

Directus integrates with Cursor, Claude Desktop, MCP.

Is Directus cloud-based or self-hosted?

Directus is offered as both cloud and self-hosted (hybrid) deployment.

What are the downsides of Directus?

Steep learning curve for those new to headless CMS or API-first architectures Also, Production self-hosting setup can be complex and require significant technical know-how

Who is Directus best for?

Directus is best suited for Content Teams, Developers, Operations Teams.

What can I use Directus for?

Common uses for Directus include build websites and apps from your database, edit content without filing a ticket, govern data access across your team and agents, connect ai directly to your live data.

What is the best alternative to Directus?

Sanity is the closest alternative to Directus, followed by Contentful.

How does Directus compare to Sanity?

Directus and Sanity are both used for content management. See the full side-by-side comparison for pricing and feature differences.

Directus: Instant APIs & Headless CMS for Any Database

Directus is an open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database with a dynamic admin interface and RESTful + GraphQL APIs — giving you both a powerful headless CMS and a custom back-end platform with no vendor lock-in.

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