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Directus

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Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

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License model

  • FreemiumOpen Source

Country of Origin

  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Online
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4.8 / 5 Avg rating (4)
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4comments
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight
  3.  Customizable

Features

  1.  Database Management Tool
  2. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support
  3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  4.  REST API
  5.  WYSIWYG Support
  6.  No Coding Required
  7.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
  8.  Portable
  9.  Import CSV Data
  10.  No registration required
  11.  Real time collaboration
  12.  Autocompletion
  13.  Ad-free
  14.  Support for MarkDown
  15.  Content Management
  16.  Dashboard
  17.  Data-management
  18.  Task Automation
  19.  Workflow Automation

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Top Positive Comment
alexanderschwirjow
Sep 5, 2017
1

Fast, fairly simple but powerful headless CMS. Not 100% stable now, but promising.

filiphanes
Jan 7, 2023
0

It is like nocodb + n8n + strapi in one integrated app.

djfunkydog
Nov 24, 2021
0

Super powerful tool, so simple but complex and rarely to find tutorials

laurabrown
Apr 29, 2020
0

None of the alternatives listed (so far) seem to really be the same sort of thing. I've been trying to understand this software today. The only thing I have figured out at this point is that it is not like WordPress, Blogger, etc.

What is Directus?

Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members. The process involves connecting Directus to your chosen SQL database and file storage adapter, enabling CRUD operations, user establishment, role allocation with adjustable permissions, detailed queries, webhooks and task automation, and more.

Directus uses Database Introspection & Abstraction to analyze your database structure and create an abstraction layer to handle all complex details. This method is compatible with any major SQL database, allowing you to connect or disconnect Directus to your database without affecting your existing data model, preventing vendor lock-in.

After introspection and abstraction, Directus creates REST and GraphQL API endpoints for data management with granular control. It also provides CLI tools for file management and a comprehensive JavaScript SDK. The no-code App, powered by the API and CLI, is a GUI that offers no-code access to the API, democratizing the database and giving control to the entire team.

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Directus information

  • Developed by

    US flagMonospace Inc
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $25 and $249 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Written in

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.8
  • Alternatives

    213 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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  •  31,709 Stars
  •  4,303 Forks
  •  296 Open Issues
  •   Updated Jul 17, 2025 
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Our users have written 4 comments and reviews about Directus, and it has gotten 30 likes

Directus was added to AlternativeTo by s0me0ne on May 14, 2014 and this page was last updated Sep 4, 2024.