At a glance
- Directus is listed under Content management systems, alongside ButterCMS, Contentful and Contentstack.
- Directus has a free plan.
- Directus' lowest paid plan is Core at $89 per month billed yearly, or $99 monthly, as of November 13, 2026.
- Directus offers a free trial (14 days).
- Directus works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT and Windsurf.
- Directus' main features: Instant REST and GraphQL APIs, Native MCP server, Built-in AI assistant, Digital asset manager, Realtime and WebSockets, Visual editing and live preview.
- Directus' website lists SOC 2, GDPR and SSO.
- Directus has a public API.
- Directus can be self-hosted.
Facts from directus.com, checked November 13, 2026.
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