Directus
Open-source backend and headless CMS that turns any SQL database into instant REST and GraphQL APIs,…
Free planPaid from $0
- Web app
- Self-hosted / On-premise
- API / SDK
- CLI / Terminal
Directus vs Grain
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
Grain
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Feature comparison
| Directus | Grain | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Free plan |
| Starting price | $0 | Free |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app, Self-hosted / On-premise, API / SDK, CLI / Terminal | Web app, Browser extension, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Integrations | ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub | Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier |
| Best for | Developers and agencies building headless sites and apps, product teams that need a no-code admin on top of a SQL database, and teams that want governed AI or MCP access to business data. | Sales teams, customer success teams, founders, agencies, ops teams, AI-first teams |
| Founded | — | — |
| Company | Directus | Grain |