Statamic vs Directus

Compare Statamic and Directus for blogs. Find out how the features, pricing & plans differs and which technology is best for you!

Statamic
Statamic
Statamic is a modern, clean, and highly adaptable CMS built on Laravel that can run full-stack, headless, on flat files or databases, or as a static site generator.
Directus
Directus
Combining the utility of a Headless CMS with the power of a Backend-as-a-Service, Directus handles APIs, Auth, Admin, and more so you can focus on building amazing apps and websites.

Headless CMS Features

Statamic's Headless CMS Features
Not optimized for blogging experience
Complex to integrate
Complex to manage content
Complex to manage images
Image served via CDN
Headless mode available
Blog on subdomain available
Blog on subdirectory available
Directus's Headless CMS Features
Not optimized for blogging experience
Complex to integrate
Complex to manage content
Complex to manage images
Image served via CDN
Headless mode available
Blog on subdomain available
Blog on subdirectory available
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Pricing & Plans

Statamic's Pricing
Statamic Free
$0 / forever
- 1 user
- Self hosted
Statamic Platform
$7 / user/month
- Unlimited user
- Basic developer support
Statamic pro
$275 / forever
- Unlimited user
- Self hosted
- Basic developer support
Directus's Pricing
Directus Free
$0 / forever
- Self-hosted
- No technical support
- License required for entities over $5M financial threshold
Directus Pro
$99 / month
- 500k API requests/month
- 50GB asset storage

Choose Statamic or Directus?

Why choose Statamic?
Statamic is the go-to for developers preferring a file-based CMS that blends traditional content management with modern workflows. It's optimal for smaller projects or teams wanting control without a database's overhead.
Why choose Directus?
Directus is a great choice for developers seeking a flexible, headless CMS with complete customization, but its pricing plans can be limiting with only single tier of professional cloud plan.

Compare with other technologies

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