Keycloak vs Directus
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Keycloak
Open-source identity and access management — self-hosted Auth0 alternative
4.2
Editorial RatingD
Directus
Open-source headless CMS and data platform
4.5
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.2
vs4.5
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfreemium
Feature
Keycloak
Directus
Single Sign-On
SAML & OpenID Connect
Social login
User federation (LDAP/AD)
Admin console
Fine-grained authorization
REST & GraphQL API
Role-based access
File management
Webhooks
Custom dashboards
Keycloak Pros
- Enterprise-grade identity management
- Backed by Red Hat
- Supports every auth protocol
- Massive adoption in enterprise
Keycloak Cons
- Java-based — heavier resource usage
- Complex initial configuration
- Documentation can be overwhelming
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