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Cosmic vs Directus

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CosmicHeadless CMS
$49/monthPublished price
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DirectusHeadless CMS
Cosmic logo
Cosmic
Headless CMS

AI-Powered Headless CMS | Build, Deploy, and Scale 10x Faster

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Directus
Headless CMS

The backend to build anything or everything.

Overview
CategoryHeadless CMSHeadless CMS
What it isHeadless CMS and API toolkit for building web and mobile apps with content.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 price$49/month
Cosmic offers a free plan and paid monthly tiers starting with Builder at $49, followed by Team at $299 and Business at $499. Enterprise is custom; annual billing saves 10%.
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 size11-50 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersLos Angeles, CANew York, New York
Featured clientsNot availableSamsung, LEGO, Uber

Where these sit in Headless CMS

  • Cosmic$588
  • 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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