
Directus
Create, manage, and deliver content painlessly with Directus.
It's ideal for decoupled or headless architectures where content
needs to be delivered to multiple platforms such as websites,
mobile apps, IoT devices, and more.
About Directus
Directus is an open-source CMS platform that instantly transforms any SQL database into a headless CMS and powerful API. It gives developers full backend flexibility while offering non-technical users an intuitive, no-code interface to manage content. Ideal for custom websites, apps, and internal tools, Directus lets you own your infrastructure — whether self-hosted or in the cloud — without sacrificing scalability, extensibility, or control.
Whos is Directus best suited for?
Businesses of all sizes — from startups to enterprises that want full control over their data with an open, headless platform.
Companies building custom digital experiences — where developers need maximum flexibility and content creators want an intuitive no-code interface.
Teams that want to manage content over any SQL database — Directus layers a user-friendly app and powerful APIs directly on top of your existing database.
Agencies and development teams handling bespoke projects — Directus excels in highly customized applications where "off-the-shelf" CMSs fall short.
Organizations embracing open-source and self-hosting — Directus offers cloud services but also allows full ownership with open-source deployment options.
Example use cases
Custom websites and applications — Use Directus as a backend for web, mobile, and desktop apps where standard CMSs can't provide enough flexibility.
Internal tools and dashboards — Quickly build internal admin panels, CRMs, or reporting interfaces on top of existing databases.
Multi-channel content distribution — Structure content once and deliver it across web apps, mobile apps, kiosks, IoT devices, and more.
Data-driven applications — Perfect for apps that need a mix of structured data management and custom frontend experiences.
Agencies and development studios — Launch highly customized, client-specific solutions without being constrained by a traditional CMS structure.
Choose Directus when:
You want a headless CMS that works with any SQL database — MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, and more.
You need maximum backend flexibility — Directus doesn’t dictate your data structure; it wraps any database schema with APIs and a modern admin app.
You want full control and open-source freedom — host it yourself, extend it, or use Directus Cloud depending on your needs.
You’re building custom applications or internal tools — and need a CMS that adapts to your project, not the other way around.
You want a developer-friendly, API-first architecture — with powerful REST and GraphQL APIs, authentication, access control, and more.
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