Directus
Instant APIs and data studio for any SQL database.
In short
- What it is: CMS, 28k+ GitHub stars, licensed BSL.
- Replaces: Contentful — around $3,600/year saved.
- Installed for: $199 on your own server — you own it, no monthly platform fee.
- Licence: BSL. Read the current terms before any multi-tenant resale.
$3,600
replaces per year
$18,000
saved over 5 years
$199
one-time install (yours forever)
48h
delivery
Directus vs the tools it replaces.
| Feature | Commercial tool | Directus (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $300/mo | Your compute only |
| Branding | Vendor brand | See licence |
| Data | Vendor-hosted | On your server |
| Licence | Proprietary | BSL |
Replaces
- Contentful — ~$300/mo
Licence posture
BSL. Read the current terms before multi-tenant resale. We'll flag the restrictions at install.
Read the current terms before any multi-tenant resale.
Turn it into a business.
Read the licence first. If multi-tenant resale is restricted, install on the client's infrastructure and charge for the work; otherwise brand it and resell.
Best for
Install difficulty
medium
The install, step by step.
Provision VPS + Docker
Configure secrets + provider keys
Database + storage setup
Branding + domain
HTTPS + backups
Smoke test + handover
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Install Directus — $199.
Flat fee, delivered in 24–48 hours, on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.