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Appwrite vs Directus

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Appwrite compared with Directus
DetailAppwriteDirectus
What it doesThe open-source cloud for agents and developers Collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2019 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelfreemium Not given
PricingFree tier available. Paid plans include Pro with serverless or dedicated compute options for databases starting at $10/month per database. Enterprise plans offer custom resource limits, volume discounts, and premium support. Core plan free with 3 seats and 25 collections. Team plan $499/month with 10 SSO seats and 50 collections. Enterprise plan with custom pricing. Open Innovation Grant available free for organizations under $5M revenue and 50 employees.
Key features
  • Authentication with email, SMS, OAuth, and magic URLs
  • Database management with PostgreSQL and MySQL support
  • File storage with compression, encryption, and image transformations
  • Serverless functions with isolated runtimes
  • Frontend hosting with Git integration
  • Email, SMS, and push notifications
  • Firewall with traffic rules and abuse controls
  • Realtime events and subscriptions
  • DDoS protection and encryption
  • Global CDN with 300+ PoP locations
  • REST and GraphQL API generation
  • No-code admin interface
  • Digital asset manager
  • Real-time updates via WebSockets
  • Visual editing with live preview
  • Role-based access control
  • AI Assistant for translations and content creation
  • Native MCP server
  • Customizable dashboards
What makes it different
  • All-in-one platform unifying backend services in one stack
  • Optimized for AI agents and MCP integration
  • Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance
  • Flexible deployment: fully managed Cloud or self-hosted options
  • Works over any existing database without abstraction layer
  • AI agents operate under same access policies as human users
  • Self-hostable with cloud option included
  • Teams can work independently on shared data without manual synchronization
  • Full backend operational in minutes
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)76 no change since last check74 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)3636
Citation Flow (Majestic)5251
Referring domains (Majestic)37082894

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