# Directus vs Strapi

| Attribute | Directus | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 73.9 (47% (low)) | 71.1 (76% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 4,257 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 73,016 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 184,945 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Directus connects to existing or new SQL databases and automatically generates production-ready APIs, along with a visual management studio for team collaboration and content governance. It supports both self-hosting and cloud deployment, with built-in AI integration and MCP server support. | A TypeScript-based headless CMS that enables you to design content structures and automatically create REST and GraphQL APIs. Deploy it yourself for full data control or use managed cloud hosting, with extensive options to customize the admin interface and backend logic. |
| features.capabilities | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"open_source":false,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":false,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Directus Marketplace with Sandbox SDK for safe third-party extensions","structured_content":true}` | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"197 community-built integrations and plugins","structured_content":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 197 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"React"},{"name":"Vue.js"},{"name":"Svelte"},{"name":"Astro"},{"name":"Next.js"},{"name":"Nuxt.js"},{"name":"Flutter"},{"name":"React Native"},{"name":"TanStack"},{"name":"React Router 7"},{"name":"React-admin"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Railway"},{"name":"Cloudinary"},{"name":"ImageKit"},{"name":"Mux"},{"name":"Elasticsearch"},{"name":"Algolia"},{"name":"n8n"},{"name":"Postmark"},{"name":"Resend"},{"name":"Croct"},{"name":"SearchBlox"},{"name":"Expo"},{"name":"Medusa"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community Cloud","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited API requests","Unlimited bandwidth","Unlimited content collections and items","Unlimited content locales"],"description":"Completely free tier for demos, proofs-of-concept, and hobby projects","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Standard Cloud","features":["Configurable node types for vertical scaling","Horizontal auto-scaling","Region selection","Automated backups","Unlimited users","Unlimited API requests","Unlimited bandwidth","Unlimited content collections and items","Unlimited content locales","Global CDN"],"components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"node-hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.0347,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Usage-based pricing for small to medium production projects with auto-scaling and region selection","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise Cloud","features":["Dedicated single-tenant servers","Custom configuration","Custom extensions","Additional features and support"],"description":"Customizable offering for large projects and organizations with dedicated infrastructure and support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Community Cloud free. Standard Cloud: $0.0347/node/hour. Enterprise: contact sales.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://directus.com/resources/quick-guide-self-service-pay-as-you-go-pricing-for-directus-standard-cloud","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:23:41.362Z","startingPrice":{"amount":0.0347,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","summary":"Free forever, open-source","features":["MIT-licensed open-source software","Role-based access control","REST and GraphQL APIs","Unlimited entries and API calls","Media library","Webhooks","Dynamic zones and components","Custom fields","TypeScript support","Data import/export/transfer","CRON jobs","Marketplace access","Community support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Open-source tier with unlimited usage","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"roles":"Unlimited","entries":"Unlimited","locales":"Unlimited","api_calls":"Unlimited","content_types":"Unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$45/month includes 3 seats; additional seats $15/month each","features":["Everything in Community","Strapi AI (1,000 credits/month)","Live Preview","Releases","Content History (30-day retention)","Basic support","Additional seats at $15/month each"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":45,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Production features including AI, content versioning, and advanced collaboration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"seats_included":"3","ai_credits_monthly":"1000","content_history_retention":"30 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing—contact sales","features":["Everything in Growth","Review workflows","Audit logs","SOC 2 report","Standard and premium support with concierge advisory","Offline licensing available"],"description":"Governance, compliance, and dedicated support for large-scale deployments","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"content_history_retention":"365 days"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Single Sign-On (SSO)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":150,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"SSO Additional Seats","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Strapi AI Additional Credits","components":[{"per":{"qty":100,"unit":"credits"},"kind":"metered","amount":1.5,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Offline Licensing"}],"summary":"Free forever with Community tier. Growth at $45/month (3 seats included) + $15 per additional seat. Enterprise available by quote. AI and SSO add-ons available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://strapi.io/pricing-cms","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:30:33.274Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 6 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.52.2","date":"2026-08-26T07:35:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.52.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.52.1","date":"2026-08-19T11:37:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.52.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.52.0","date":"2026-08-12T07:29:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.52.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.51.2","date":"2026-08-05T13:05:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.51.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.51.1","date":"2026-07-29T10:04:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.51.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.51.0","date":"2026-07-23T12:11:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.51.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.50.2","date":"2026-07-15T10:01:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.50.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.50.1","date":"2026-07-08T11:20:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.50.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.50.0","date":"2026-07-02T11:15:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.50.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.49.0","date":"2026-06-24T10:12:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.49.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.48.1","date":"2026-06-17T10:03:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.48.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.48.0","date":"2026-06-10T13:19:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.48.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v4.26.2","date":"2026-06-09T11:12:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.26.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.47.1","date":"2026-06-03T12:22:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.47.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.47.0","date":"2026-05-28T11:28:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.47.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.46.1","date":"2026-05-20T09:15:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.46.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.46.0","date":"2026-05-13T13:46:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.46.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.45.1","date":"2026-05-11T10:49:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.45.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.45.0","date":"2026-05-06T10:14:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.45.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v5.44.0","date":"2026-04-29T13:17:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.44.0"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 6.5 |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=strapi-utils&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (CMS Software)

| Capability | Directus | Strapi |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| CMS type | Headless / API-first | Headless / API-first |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed / cloud hosting offered | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Headless API (REST/GraphQL) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Structured content modelling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Localisation / i18n | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content workflow / approvals | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Visual / no-code page builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / app ecosystem size | Directus Marketplace with Sandbox SDK for safe third-party extensions | 197 community-built integrations and plugins |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Multi-site / multi-tenant | - | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Git-based / code-first workflow | - | - |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:13:07.519Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*