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
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Open-source backend and headless CMS that turns any SQL database into instant REST and GraphQL APIs,…
Open source TypeScript framework for building, observing and improving AI agents
| Directus | Mastra | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Free+Paid |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app, Self-hosted / On-premise, API / SDK, CLI / Terminal | Web app, API / SDK, CLI / Terminal |
| Integrations | ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub | GitHub |
| 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. | TypeScript and Node developers building production AI agents who want observability and evals alongside the code. |
| Founded | — | 2024 |
| Company | Directus | Mastra |