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Directus

Open-source headless CMS and data platform. Wraps any SQL database in an instant API and admin panel. Backend in a box.

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Open-source headless CMS and data platform. Wraps any SQL database in an instant API and admin panel. Backend in a box.

Who it's for.

Best for

General use across stages.

Avoid if

You need something very specific not covered here.

Our verdict.

FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL

72/100

Recommended

71 category fit · 74 stack score · auto-derived

Recommended

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Directus is solid. Open-source headless CMS and data platform. Wraps any SQL database in an instant API and admin panel. Backend in a box.

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Review date

Last updated April 2026.

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