Head to head · Website builders & CMS
Directus vs Strapi
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Directus rates highest.
| Compare | Directus | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Website builders & CMS | Website builders & CMS |
| Vendor | Directus | Strapi |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Paris, France |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2004 | 2015 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 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
Strapi: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +11 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
Schedule a demo
See Directus live, with an App Advisor discount
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Directus or Strapi?+
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 Strapi?+
Directus starts at Free plan and Strapi at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Directus to Strapi?+
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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