Directus vs Strapi
Directus vs Strapi: which to choose
Strapi has the larger community with 72.6k GitHub stars against 36.3k for Directus, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Directus if you lean toward headless and sql; choose Strapi if headless and open-source 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 Strapi better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Directus has 36.3k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Strapi has 72.6k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Directus cheaper than Strapi?▾
Directus starts at $0/mo while Strapi starts at $0/mo. Directus has a free plan. Strapi has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Directus and Strapi?▾
Directus is tagged as headless, sql, open-source while Strapi is tagged as headless, open-source, nodejs. Directus uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 36.3k GitHub stars. Strapi uses a open-source model with 72.6k GitHub stars.
Does Directus or Strapi have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Directus and Strapi offer a free plan.