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Directus vs dotCMS

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DirectusHeadless CMS
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dotCMSHeadless CMS
From $3,750 / moPublished price

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Overview
TaglineThe backend to build anything or everything.The headless, multi-site CMS powering compliance-led industries.
DescriptionDirectus 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.Open-source hybrid CMS for building and managing digital experiences at enterprise scale.
CategoryHeadless CMSHeadless CMS
Pricing
Published priceNot availableFrom $3,750 / mo
Company
Founded20162003
Team size11-50 employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersNew York, New YorkMiami, FL
Featured clientsSamsung, LEGO, UberNot available

Where these sit in Headless CMS

  • dotCMS$45,000
  • 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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