Headless CMS over your existing database.
Directus is the open-source headless CMS that wraps your existing database with a no-code admin panel. SQL-native, GraphQL + REST APIs, visual flows. We host it on warp-grade Google Cloud.
See plans from $25/moEverything in the box.
Directus + Postgres + Flows + Daisy, fully configured.
Directus (latest)
Open-source headless CMS and data platform. SQL-native (Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Oracle, MSSQL). GraphQL + REST APIs out of the box.
Visual database editor
The killer feature. Directus wraps your existing database with a no-code admin panel. No migrations, no schema sync — your data stays in your DB.
Custom flows and automations
Directus Flows is a visual workflow builder. Triggers (webhook, schedule, event), operations (email, HTTP, exec), conditions. Like Zapier built-in.
Warp-grade storage
5,000 IOPS Hyperdisk. Directus pulls from your existing DB, so it scales with whatever DB you have. We recommend Postgres on the same instance.
Daisy AI integrated
Daisy can query your Directus data, generate content suggestions, draft descriptions. Free with every plan.
Free n8n
When a Directus item is created, sync to your CRM, post to Slack, or trigger any workflow. Free with annual.
Built for content teams that ship.
Headless frontends
Directus + Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, SvelteKit. The Directus REST or GraphQL API is your content backend. Visual editor for content teams, modern stack for devs.
Internal tools and admin panels
Directus over your existing Postgres. No migration, no schema sync. Your data stays in your DB. Your team gets a no-code admin panel.
Multi-tenant SaaS
Directus has native multi-tenant support. Each project gets isolated data, isolated users, isolated permissions. Build a SaaS without building a CMS.
Strapi is the most popular self-hosted headless CMS but requires a rebuild when your schema changes. Directus wraps your existing DB, so you keep your data, your schema, your tools.
Sanity and Contentful are SaaS (your data on their servers, $15-$800/mo). Directus on Leapjuice is the same UX, full data ownership, flat $39/mo for unlimited users.
Most teams spend 2-4 months building an admin panel for their database. Directus does it in 10 minutes, with auth, roles, audit log, versioning, all built-in.
Pick a plan.
- 8 vCPU cpu
- 32 GB ram
- 1 TB ssd
- Unlimited traffic
- 1 instance + read replica sites
Questions, answered.
Does Directus replace my database?
No. Directus wraps your existing database. It introspects your schema, generates the admin UI automatically, and never touches your data directly. Drop a table, Directus sees it.
Which databases are supported?
PostgreSQL (recommended), MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Oracle, MSSQL. We default to Postgres 16 on every instance.
Can I use it as a backend for a mobile app?
Yes. Directus exposes a REST API, a GraphQL API, and a JavaScript SDK. It's a great choice for native iOS/Android, React Native, and Flutter apps.
Is it open source?
Yes. Directus is MIT-licensed. Self-hosted, no telemetry, no tracking. The "cloud" version is just a hosted offering of the same codebase.
How big can my project get?
Tested with 1M+ items and 50+ collections on Premium tier. Directus scales horizontally with read replicas for very high-read workloads.