Directus News & Updates

What is Directus?

Directus is a No-Code Development tool. Collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database. Directus is freemium: it has a free plan, and paid plans start at $499/month. A free trial of 14 days is available. It is aimed at development teams, data managers and it administrators.

A no-code interface with REST + GraphQL APIs, and MCP for Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor. Teams can work independently on the same data with a collaborative workspace.

Built for development teams, data managers and it administrators.

Key capabilities

Features

No-code Admin Interface
Provides a no-code interface for managing data and APIs.
Collaborative Workspace
Allows teams to work independently on the same data.
Public API
Offers a public API for integration with other services.
AI Data Interaction
SSO Support
Event Triggers
Allows triggering logic on events, schedules, or webhooks.

Use cases

Create a collaborative workspace for teams to work independently on the same data
Integrate with REST + GraphQL APIs for data management
Use AI to act on your data without copying it

Popular use cases

Build Apps Without Code

Who it's for

Pros & cons

Pros

Free plan available
Public API available
Supports SSO (SAML / OIDC)
Offers event triggers for logic execution

Cons

No documented limitations yet.

Pricing

Freemium — paid plans start at $499/month. Free trial of 14 days available.

Directus plans
Plan	Price
Core	Free
Team	$499 / month
Enterprise	Custom

See current pricing on Directus's website

Integrations

Anthropic

Developer & API

Public REST API available

SDKs: https://github.com/directus/openapi
Webhooks: Supported

Open source· 38.1K stars· 5K forks

API documentation Source code

Security & compliance

SOC 2
GDPR
SSO
SAML
Two-factor authentication
Data deletion

As stated on Directus's website — not independently verified by AiByts.

FAQ

What is Directus?

Directus is a No-Code Development tool. Collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database. A no-code interface with REST + GraphQL APIs, and MCP for Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor. Teams can work independently on the same data with a collaborative workspace.

Is Directus free?

Directus has a free plan; advanced features require a paid plan.

How much does Directus cost?

Directus offers 3 plans: Core (Free), Team ($499 / month) and Enterprise (Custom).

Does Directus have an API?

Yes, Directus offers a public REST API with webhooks for building custom integrations.

Who should use Directus?

Directus is built for development teams, data managers and it administrators. Common uses: create a collaborative workspace for teams to work independently on the same data, integrate with REST + GraphQL APIs for data management and use AI to act on your data without copying it.

What does Directus integrate with?

Directus integrates with Anthropic.

Is Directus open source?

Yes, Directus is open source.

What are the best alternatives to Directus?

Similar tools on AiByts include Atoms, v0 by Vercel, BASE44, Kompassify and Bitrise.

Directus news & updates

Evolving Our License for Long-Term Sustainability
We’re introducing an update to the Directus licensing structure to make it simpler, clearer, and more transparent for our community.
Directus BlogApr 22, 20264 min read
How I Turned a Month-Long Migration Into a Weekend Project (And You Can Too)
A runthrough of how to handle your data migration using the Directus MCP (Model Context Protocol) server and Claude CLI.
Directus BlogApr 15, 20267 min read
Directus v11.17: Background Imports, Netlify Deployments, and a Translations Generator
A more capable deployment module, a smarter way to handle large data imports, and a utility that saves hours of translation setup work.
Directus BlogApr 10, 20267 min read
Leap Week 4 Highlights
Get the recap on the UI Era keynote, partner workshops, what’s next for Directus, a new community program and much more!
Directus BlogMar 30, 20264 min read
Web to Backend
The web is full of data. We'll show you how to extract it for AI, automation, or whatever you're building.
Directus BlogMar 27, 202627 min read
What's Next for Directus
A deep-dive look at what's shipping, what's coming, and where the product is heading.
Directus BlogMar 27, 202628 min read
Introducing: Builders
A new program for the community helping to push Directus forward.
Directus BlogMar 27, 202617 min read
The UI Era is Shifting
Hear from Directus CEO & Co-Founder Ben Haynes on software is shifting from UI-first to data-first. When everyone can build an interface, what is actually valuable?
Directus BlogMar 27, 202610 min read
AI in the Enterprise
How are enterprises giving teams access to AI while managing governance, data privacy, and risk?
Directus BlogMar 27, 202640 min read
From Zero to Production
Spin up a backend, connect a frontend, and deploy to production - all in one session. Featuring Railway.
Directus BlogMar 27, 202630 min read
Personalization at Scale
Learn how to use enrichment data to build hyper-personalized landing pages at scale. Featuring Clay.
Directus BlogMar 27, 202624 min read
The Build-Off
Three builders. Three AI tools. One backend. Who can ship the best frontend in 30 minutes?
Directus BlogMar 27, 202629 min read
You Built More Than a Ticketing System, So What Happens When Jira Data Center Goes Away?
For many orgs, Jira DC wasn't just a ticketing system. It was an operational data platform. Here's what that means for your EOL migration strategy, and who should be looking at Directus.
Directus BlogMar 15, 20269 min read
Directus v11.16: Global Draft Versions, Multimodal AI, and Smarter Deployments
A native draft workflow, an AI Assistant that can see your images and PDFs, and a deployment module your whole team can use.
Directus BlogMar 10, 20268 min read
February 2026
Join us for The Changelog, taking you through the month’s Directus updates including product updates, new content and community contribution highlights. This month's show includes an AI update from Bryant and a new community program to get involved with from Beth.
Directus BlogMar 4, 202622 min read
Workout App
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Directus BlogMar 2, 202613 min read
Book Rating App
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