Directus

Open Source

The collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database. No-code interface…

Unlimited Free TierOpen Source

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About Directus

Directus is a content creation tool for producing content. In its own words: The collaborative backend and self-hostable headless CMS over any database. No-code interface, REST + GraphQL APIs, and MCP for Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.

What the free plan gives you

Free and open source data platform. Taken from Directus's own pricing page, the free plan includes 3 user seats; 25 Collections; 5 Flows; aI Assistant.

Because Directus is open source, the ceiling is your own infrastructure rather than a billing page. Self-hosting costs nothing but your time, and a hosted plan is there if you would rather not run it.

When you would pay

You may never need to. The free tier is not a funnel step here, so the sensible move is to use it until something it genuinely cannot do forces the question.

We list Directus because the free plan was checked against its own pricing page, not because a vendor asked. If it has changed, tell us and we will re-check it.

Pros & Cons

Open source — self-host it for nothing

Free tier has no hard usage ceiling

Free plan limits are published clearly

Free plan verified against the vendor's pricing page

The free plan in practice

What you can actually do on Directus's free plan (Free and open source data platform), where it stops, and when it's worth paying.

What you can do free

3 user seats
25 Collections
5 Flows
AI Assistant

Where it stops

No major limitations beyond the plan's usage limits.

When to upgrade to a paid plan

Directus is open source, so self-hosting is free and unlimited. The only reason to pay is convenience: choose a hosted or cloud option when you'd rather not run and maintain it yourself, or need official support.