Directus Alternatives

Directus is described as 'With over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members' and is a CMS tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Directus for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best Directus alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Directus are IFTTT, Ghost, n8n and Drupal.

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  1. Grist icon
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    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership, free team account offers available.

    41 Grist alternatives

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  2. Grav icon
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    Grav is an easy to use, yet powerful, opensource CMS that requires no database. In a nutshell, installing Grav is a matter of unzipping the file. It is fast, has sophisticated caching, and a light footprint for optimal performance.

    183 Grav alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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    Grav is CMS without DB. Directus is universald database managent with API and automations.

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    • Grav is Free and Open SourceDirectus is Freemium and Open Source
  3. Activepieces  icon
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    Activepieces is an open source no-code AI automation tool. The only AI automation tool loved by both technical and non-technical users. It's super extensible code-wise and super easy UI-wise. With Activepieces, you can automate your departments (marketing, sales, HR, legal...

    72 Activepieces alternatives

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    • Docker
     
  4. Undb icon
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    Undb is a local-first, offline-first no-code platform that empowers you to build and manage your own databases with ease. Start creating your type-safe APIs and manage your data securely. An Airtable alternative.

    62 Undb alternatives

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    • Docker
     
  5. bknd.io icon
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    Modular visual backend offering integrated database, authentication, media, and workflow management, supports SQLite, Postgres, cloud DBs, AWS S3, flexible deployment across major runtimes, open source, built for universal compatibility and direct control.

    19 bknd.io alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Firebase icon
     76 likes

    Firebase, provided by Google, is a backend service and application development platform. It uses AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-platform SDKs for efficient app development. Firebase offers tools and infrastructure for app creation and business growth.

    113 Firebase alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. Appsmith icon
     20 likes

    Appsmith is an open source framework to build admin panels, CRUD apps and workflows. Build everything you need, 10x faster.

    40 Appsmith alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. ProcessWire icon
     164 likes

    ProcessWire is a friendly and powerful open source CMS and CMF with an exceptionally strong foundation. With all custom fields, an easy-to-use jQuery-inspired API, and a powerful page selector engine, ProcessWire will rise to any task.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • PHP
     
  9. Appwrite icon
     18 likes

    Secure open-source backend server for web and mobile developers. Appwrite provides developers with a set of easy-to-use and integrate REST APIs to manage their core backend needs.

    32 Appwrite alternatives

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    • Docker
     
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