Directus vs Retool
DirectusHeadless CMS
RetoolNo-Code Database Builders
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Directus | Retool | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Tagline | The backend to build anything or everything. | Build internal tools, remarkably fast. |
| Description | 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. | Retool is a low-code platform for building internal tools that provides drag-and-drop components, database connectors, and API integrations to create admin panels, dashboards, and business applications. |
| Category | Headless CMS | No-Code Database Builders |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2016 | 2017 |
| Team size | 11-50 employees | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, New York | San Francisco, California |
| Featured clients | Samsung, LEGO, Uber | Amazon, DoorDash, NBC Universal |