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Directus vs Storyblok

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Directus rates highest.

Open-source data platform.

Free planOpen source

Headless CMS with visual editor.

Free plan
CompareDirectusStoryblok
CategoryWebsite builders & CMSWebsite builders & CMS
VendorDirectusStoryblok
HeadquartersNew York, United StatesLinz, Austria
Made in IndiaNoNo
Starting priceFree planFree plan
Free planYesYes
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20042017
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBStartup, Small business, SMB
App Advisor rating4.5 / 54.4 / 5

Directus: pros & cons

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +22 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Key features

  • Drag-and-drop editor and templates
  • Blog and CMS collections
  • SEO settings and structured data
  • Forms and lead capture
  • E-commerce add-ons
  • Multilingual support

Storyblok: pros & cons

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Key features

  • Drag-and-drop editor and templates
  • Blog and CMS collections
  • SEO settings and structured data
  • Forms and lead capture
  • E-commerce add-ons
  • Multilingual support

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Directus or Storyblok?+

Directus scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.5/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Directus cheaper than Storyblok?+

Directus starts at Free plan and Storyblok at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Directus to Storyblok?+

Most website builders & cms products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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