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Directus vs Prismic
Compare Directus and Prismic to find the best tool for your needs.
Directus
Open-source headless CMS that wraps any SQL database with a real-time API and intuitive app for non-technical users.
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Prismic
API-based headless CMS designed to accelerate development with a clean visual editor for content teams.
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Pricing
Free (self-hosted), Cloud plans from $25/month
Free tier, paid plans from $9/month
Pros & Cons
Directus
Pros
- 100% open-source
- Works with existing databases
- Highly extensible
- Comprehensive permissions system
Cons
- Less specialized for content management
- Steeper learning curve
- Self-hosted complexity
- Smaller community than some alternatives
Prismic
Pros
- Intuitive visual editor
- Slice Machine component system
- Multi-language support
- Good developer documentation
Cons
- Limited customization compared to some alternatives
- Query limitations
- Less flexibility in content modeling
- Premium features only on higher tiers