Directus vs Keystone
Directus vs Keystone: which to choose
Directus has the larger community with 36.3k GitHub stars against 9.9k for Keystone, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Directus if you lean toward headless and sql; choose Keystone if graphql and typescript matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Directus or Keystone better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Directus has 36.3k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Keystone has 9.9k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Directus cheaper than Keystone?▾
Directus starts at $0/mo while Keystone starts at $0/mo. Directus has a free plan. Keystone has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Directus and Keystone?▾
Directus is tagged as headless, sql, open-source while Keystone is tagged as graphql, typescript, open-source. Directus uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 36.3k GitHub stars. Keystone uses a open-source model with 9.9k GitHub stars.
Does Directus or Keystone have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Directus and Keystone offer a free plan.