Directus
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
directus/directus · alive · ★ 35.7k · last commit 5d ago · 403 open issues
License: BSL-1.1 — BSL converts to GPL-3.0 after 4 years; self-host of unmodified source is permitted today.
Good fit for Teams that want SQL-first content (BI tools can query the same Postgres) and need the CMS UI to match the existing schema.
Weak at Localization workflow is functional but not as polished as Strapi's; rich-text editor is lighter.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli contentful prints
the Contentful comparison table including Directus.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Contentful · Headless CMS
Pull `directus/directus:latest` and a Postgres backend. Directus wraps any SQL database — point it at an existing Postgres and it generates a CMS UI from the schema. Contentful migration via `directus-import` plugin or community Contentful-to-Directus scripts. GraphQL and REST APIs are auto-generated.
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FAQ
Is Directus actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 5d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Directus cost to self-host?
Directus is free and open source under BSL-1.1. Typical self-host VPS cost: $10/mo VPS.
Which SaaS does Directus replace?
Directus is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Contentful.