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A tier on Headless CMSScore 8.3 · #7 of 35
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$499/mo
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Summary

Directus is a web-based content platform with support for both API types. It includes content localization, custom role permissions, webhooks, content preview, and asset transformations. Its Core plan is free and includes 3 user seats, 25 collections, and 5 flows. Team costs $499.00 USD per month with an annual commitment and includes 10 SSO seats, 50 collections, and 20 flows. Enterprise offers custom SSO seats and collections and unlimited flows, with custom pricing. The Open Innovation Grant offers full access at no software cost for qualifying teams, plus free self-hosting. Directus has a freemium pricing model and a 14-day trial. Its listed platform is web. Plan choice depends on the seat, collection, and flow allowances a project needs, or whether a qualifying team can use the grant. The free Core tier offers defined limits, while the listed paid tiers provide expanded or custom allowances.

Who it is for

Directus suits teams building web-based content workflows that need APIs, localization, permissions, and content preview. It may also suit qualifying teams able to use the Open Innovation Grant.

What is good

  • Free Core plan includes 3 seats and 25 collections.
  • Supports localization, webhooks, and content preview.
  • Team includes 10 SSO seats and 20 flows.
  • Qualifying teams can access the grant.

What to know first

  • Team costs $499.00 USD per month with annual commitment.
  • Core is limited to 3 seats and 5 flows.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom.

Verdict

Directus offers a free tier with specified limits and paid options with expanded or custom allowances. Check the seat, collection, and flow needs alongside the annual Team commitment or grant eligibility.

Directus plans and pricing

All plans
Core Free billed monthly 3 user seats · 25 collections · 5 flows directus.com · 20 Sept 2026
Team $499/mo Annual commitment 10 SSO seats · 50 collections · 20 flows directus.com · 20 Sept 2026
Enterprise Not published Custom SSO seats · Custom collections · Unlimited flows directus.com · 20 Sept 2026
Open Innovation Grant Not published Full access at no software cost for qualifying teams · Free self-hosting directus.com · 20 Sept 2026

Compared on headless CMS

Free plan
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API types
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Content localization
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Role permissions
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Webhooks
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Content preview
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Asset transformations
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