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ButterCMS vs Directus

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ButterCMSHeadless CMS
From $71 / moPublished price
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DirectusHeadless CMS
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ButterCMS
Headless CMS

Startup speed + Enterprise power

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Directus
Headless CMS

The backend to build anything or everything.

Overview
CategoryHeadless CMSHeadless CMS
What it isAPI-first CMS that allows developers to add content management to any website or app.Directus is an open-source data platform that wraps any SQL database with a real-time API and intuitive admin interface, functioning as both a headless CMS and a backend-as-a-service.
Pricing
Published priceFrom $71 / mo
Free plan ($0, 50K API calls/mo, 5 pages, 50 blog posts); Basic $71/month (100K API calls, 20 pages); Advanced $224/month; Professional $359/month; Enterprise custom. Save ~10% wi…
Contact Directus for current pricing details. Plans scale based on usage and team size.
Pricing modelTiered plansTiered plans
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20142016
Team size2-10 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersChicago, ILNew York, New York
Featured clientsNot availableSamsung, LEGO, Uber

Where these sit in Headless CMS

  • ButterCMS$852
  • Headless CMS median$600

Per seat, per year, across 13 products publishing a price. Half of Headless CMS sits between $217 and $1,194, and 23% of its plans are priced on request. Directus states a range rather than a single yearly figure, so it is not marked here.

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