Sanity vs Directus

Is Directus a good alternative to Sanity? Here’s what you need to know.

Directus

Free

Open-source data platform. Instant REST and GraphQL APIs.

Directus wraps any SQL database with instant REST and GraphQL APIs plus an intuitive no-code app for managing content. Not just a CMS — it's a complete data platform. Self-host or use Directus Cloud. Supports Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, and more.

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Why switch from Sanity?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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