Looking for an alternative to Directus? Whether you need better pricing, different features, or a tool that fits your workflow, we've compared 4 recorded headless cms options below. These prices are dated snapshots. Check current vendor offers before buying.
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| Alternative | Starting Price | Free Plan? | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|
| | $300/mo | Yes | REST and GraphQL APIs are listed |
| | $199/mo | Yes | GraphQL API across listed plans |
| | Price unavailable | Yes | Studio supports structured content and collaboration |
| | Price unavailable | Yes | Node.js supports JavaScript and TypeScript customization |
Contentful plans combine editor, locale, space, and API allowances. Paid options add editorial workflows and custom enterprise terms.
Hygraph provides a GraphQL API with content federation through remote source connections on paid plans.
Sanity combines structured content, Studio editing, and API delivery. Plans differ by seats, datasets, roles, and usage allowances.
Strapi is a Node.js CMS with self-hosted software and managed cloud options. The cloud price record is unverified.
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