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Directus

Collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database

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Specifications

Specifications of Directus
SectionDeveloper Tools
Websitedirectus.com
MakersBenjamin Haynes (CEO, Founder)
Rijk van Zanten (CTO, Co-Founder)
DR174 no change since last check
Votes20

1. Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked 3 Oct 2026, changed 3 Oct 2026.

Overview

A collaborative backend platform offering a no-code interface, REST and GraphQL APIs, and MCP integration for AI models, deployable on any database with self-hosting or cloud options.

Frequently looked up

Q1Can I self-host on any plan?
Yes. Self-hosting is available on every tier. Directus Cloud is an optional add-on at $99/mo for Core and Team. Enterprise cloud pricing is custom.
Q2What is the Open Innovation Grant?
Organizations under $5M in annual revenue and fewer than 50 employees qualify for fully permissive access to Directus at no software cost. Self-hosted is completely free. Cloud hosting is $99/mo.
Q3What counts as a collection?
A collection maps directly to a database table. Core includes 25 collections, Team includes 50 (expandable to 100), and Enterprise starts at 200+.
Q4What counts as a seat?
A seat is any team member who logs into Directus Studio. Core includes 3 seats (hard limit). Team includes 10 SSO seats with additional seats at $50/seat/mo.
Q5What is the difference between annual and monthly billing?
Team is $499/mo with an annual commitment ($5,988/year) or $599/mo on a rolling monthly basis. Enterprise pricing is custom.

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Key features

  • 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

Pricing

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.

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Trust Flow36 no change since last check
Citation Flow51 no change since last check
Referring domains2,894 no change since last check
External backlinks51,188 no change since last check

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