Directus vs n8n
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Directus
Open-source headless CMS and data platform
4.5
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n8n
Fair-code workflow automation tool — the open-source Zapier alternative
4.6
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.5
vs4.6
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Directus
n8n
REST & GraphQL API
Role-based access
File management
Webhooks
Custom dashboards
Visual workflow builder
400+ integrations
Custom code nodes
Self-hosting option
Webhook triggers
Error handling
Directus Pros
- Database-agnostic
- Beautiful admin UI
- Strong API
- Active community
Directus Cons
- Cloud plans expensive
- Learning curve for complex setups
- Self-hosting requires maintenance
n8n Pros
- Self-hostable with full source access
- More powerful than Zapier for complex workflows
- Code nodes for custom logic
- Active community with shared workflows
n8n Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier/Make
- Cloud plans have execution limits
- Some integrations less polished than competitors