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Directus vs Navicat

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DirectusHeadless CMS
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NavicatDatabase Tools
$1,299 (perpetual license)Published price
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Directus
Headless CMS

The backend to build anything or everything.

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Navicat
Database Tools

Manage MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, and SQLite database with Navicat

Overview
CategoryHeadless CMSDatabase Tools
What it isDirectus 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.Database administration tool for MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQLite with visual tools.
Pricing
Published priceContact Directus for current pricing details. Plans scale based on usage and team size.$1,299 (perpetual license)
Navicat Premium (all-database flagship): perpetual enterprise license USD 1,299 (15%+ volume discount at 5+ seats); subscription reported from ~$39.99/mo (Crozdesk). Single-databa…
Pricing modelTiered plansFlat rate
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20161999
Team size11-50 employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersNew York, New YorkHong Kong
Featured clientsSamsung, LEGO, UberNot available

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