Strapi vs Directus
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Strapi
Open-source headless CMS — design APIs fast and manage content easily
4.3
Editorial RatingD
Directus
Open-source headless CMS and data platform
4.5
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.3
vs4.5
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Strapi
Directus
Content type builder
REST & GraphQL
Role-based access
Plugin marketplace
Media library
i18n support
REST & GraphQL API
File management
Webhooks
Custom dashboards
Strapi Pros
- Most popular open-source headless CMS
- Highly customizable with plugins
- Great developer experience
- Large community
Strapi Cons
- Can be resource-heavy for large sites
- Breaking changes between major versions
- Cloud plans are pricey
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