CMS
Hosting
Tools
Community
WordPress vs Directus
Compare WordPress and Directus to find the best tool for your needs.
WordPress
The world's most popular CMS powering over 40% of websites. Highly customizable with thousands of themes and plugins.
See all detailsVS
Directus
Open-source headless CMS that wraps any SQL database with a real-time API and intuitive app for non-technical users.
See all detailsQuick overview
Pricing
Free (self-hosted), paid options for hosting
Free (self-hosted), Cloud plans from $25/month
Pros & Cons
WordPress
Pros
- Extremely flexible and customizable
- Huge community and support
- Thousands of themes and plugins
- SEO-friendly
Cons
- Can become slow without optimization
- Regular updates required for security
- May be overkill for simple sites
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