Directus vs Sanity
Directus vs Sanity: which to choose
Directus has the larger community with 36.3k GitHub stars against 6.2k for Sanity, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Directus starts lower at $0/mo versus $15/mo for Sanity.
Choose Directus if you lean toward headless and sql; choose Sanity if headless and real-time 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 Sanity better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Directus has 36.3k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Sanity has 6.2k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Directus cheaper than Sanity?▾
Directus starts at $0/mo while Sanity starts at $15/mo. Directus has a free plan. Sanity has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Directus and Sanity?▾
Directus is tagged as headless, sql, open-source while Sanity is tagged as headless, real-time, structured-content. Directus uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 36.3k GitHub stars. Sanity uses a freemium model with 6.2k GitHub stars.
Does Directus or Sanity have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Directus and Sanity offer a free plan.