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Directus

The collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database.

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Overview

The collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database. No-code interface, REST + GraphQL APIs, and MCP for Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.

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Directus is a collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS that supports various databases, offering a no-code interface along with REST and GraphQL APIs.

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TaglineThe collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database.: ObservedRecorded 6 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
DescriptionThe collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database. No-code interface, REST + GraphQL APIs, and MCP for Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.: ObservedRecorded 6 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
Free planNot stated: Source not recordedDate not recordedSource link unavailable
Free trialYes: ObservedRecorded 6 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
Pricing modelfreemium: AI-inferredRecorded 16 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
IntegrationsDiscord, GitHub, Linear: ObservedRecorded 6 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
Plan: CoreFree: AI-inferredRecorded 16 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
Plan: Team$499/mo: AI-inferredRecorded 16 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
Plan: EnterpriseCustom: AI-inferredRecorded 16 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
Plan: Open Innovation GrantFree: AI-inferredRecorded 16 Sept 2026Source: directus.com
SummaryDirectus is a collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS that supports various databases, offering a no-code interface along with REST and GraphQL APIs.: AI-inferredRecorded 3 Jul 2026Source link unavailable

Pricing

Pricing recorded 16 September 2026Pricing page

Core

Free

flows: 5
seats: 3
collections: 25

AI Assistant
Advanced RBAC
Community Support

Team

$499/mo

Per seat

flows: 20
seats: 10
collections: 50

Granular RBAC
Basic Support
Cloud Hosted

Enterprise

Custom

flows: Unlimited

Custom LLM
Offline Mode
Premium Support

Open Innovation Grant

Free

No feature limits
No artificial caps
Free to self-host

Enterprise tierStartup discountEducation or nonprofit discountFree tier: 3 user seats, 25 Collections, 5 Flows

Who Is It For

Best for

Teams and developers looking for a flexible headless CMS solution that allows for customization and integration with existing databases.

–Not for

Users seeking a fully managed CMS solution without the need for self-hosting or technical setup.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Biggest strength

The ability to integrate with multiple databases and provide a no-code interface makes it accessible for non-technical users while still offering powerful API capabilities.

Classification

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How we sourced this: Observed fields () were crawled from https://directus.com/ when recorded. Source links and dates are available above. AI-inferred fields () were generated by gpt-4o-mini and are always labelled, never presented as measured fact. Last updated: 16 September 2026. Site availability checked: 15 September 2026. Is this your tool? Claim it to edit and get a do-follow badge.