Open Source
Directus
by directus
The flexible backend for all your projects 🐰 Turn your DB into a headless CMS, admin panels, or apps with a custom UI, instant APIs, auth & more.
Our verdict
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About Directus
Directus is an open-source headless CMS that wraps an existing SQL database with a customizable admin UI and instant REST and GraphQL APIs. It provides authentication, role-based access control, and a data studio for managing content, making it a flexible backend for apps and websites.
Best for
Developers who need a rapid, flexible backend for database-driven projects.
Use cases
- Build a custom admin panel for managing database content
- Expose database data via REST or GraphQL APIs for frontend apps
- Create a headless CMS for websites or mobile applications
Notes
38,728 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed Custom.
Pros
- Works with any existing SQL database, no schema migration required
- Provides a full-featured admin UI out of the box
- Open-source with a large community and active development
Cons
- Requires a SQL database, not suitable for non-relational data stores
- Customizing the UI may require additional development effort
- Self-hosting adds operational overhead compared to managed services
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 12.6.1 (released 4 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 4,993
- GitHub stars
- 38,727
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.1
- Open issues
- 304
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 8
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Stars and usage
How Directus is growing
38,761 to 38,727
Health and security
Is Directus looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 8 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.1 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Directus
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| BubbleThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 12.6.1
Released 12.6.0
Released 12.5.1
Released 12.5.0
Released 12.4.1
Released 12.4.0
Released 12.3.1
Released 12.3.0
Released 12.2.0
Released 12.1.1
Released 12.1.0
Released 12.0.2
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