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Compare different tools →| Feature | Contentful Content Management | Directus Content Management |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5(164) | 4.7(110) |
| Starting Price | Free | Free |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free Plan | ||
| Free Trial |
| API Available |
| Verified | Verified |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| HQ | Berlin, Germany | Washington, DC |
| Team Size | 501-1000 | 51-200 |
| Platforms | Web | WebSelf-hosted |
| Top Integrations | VercelNetlifyShopifySalesforce+3 more | PostgreSQLMySQLSQLiteOracle+2 more |
| Description | Contentful is the #1 headless CMS trusted by 3,000+ brands including Nike, Spotify, and Vodafone. Build a flexible content infrastructure that powers any digital channel — web, mobile, IoT — with one API-first content platform. | Directus is an open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database with a dynamic admin interface and RESTful + GraphQL APIs — giving you both a powerful headless CMS and a custom back-end platform with no vendor lock-in. |