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Baserow vs Directus
Directus provides a headless CMS on top of any SQL database, whereas Baserow emphasizes no-code app creation.
BaserowOpen-source no-code database and app builder
DirectusHeadless CMS and data platform on top of any SQL databaseWhich to pick
Pick Baserow if you want…
- No-code database & app building
- Integrations with CSV, XML or JSON (on Baserow's list, not Directus')
Pick Directus if you want…
- Headless CMS with AI-enabled data actions
- Headless CMS
- Integrations with Next.js, Nuxt or Astro (on Directus' list, not Baserow's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Baserow:Baserow is an open-source no-code platform for building databases, apps and automations.
- Directus:Directus is a self-hostable headless CMS and data platform that adds instant REST/GraphQL APIs and AI-driven workflows to any SQL database.
- Best for
- Baserow:No-code database & app building
- Directus:Headless CMS with AI-enabled data actions
- Who it’s for
- Baserow:Teams and individuals who need a collaborative, code-free data platform.
- Directus:Developers, content teams, and ops who need a collaborative backend over existing databases.
- Pricing
- Baserow:Freemium
- Directus:Freemium
- Plans
- Baserow:Free $0 · Premium $10 per user per month (billed yea · Advanced $18 per user per month (billed yea
- Directus:Core $0 per month · Team $499 per month · Open Innovation Grant Free
- Open source
- Baserow:Yes, 6,094 GitHub stars
- Directus:Yes, 38,004 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Baserow:CSV, XML, JSON, HTTP, Email, Webhooks, PostgreSQL table, Jira
- Directus:Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, SvelteKit, React, Angular, Laravel, Django
Baserow features
- Multiple views. Grid, Gallery, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Form and Survey visualizations.
- No-code automations. Visual workflow builder with triggers, conditions, loops and native actions.
- AI assistant. Kuma can generate tables and apps from natural language descriptions.
- Role-based permissions. Fine-grained access control and audit logs for compliance.
- Integrations. Native HTTP, email, webhooks and connectors to external services.
- Data import/export. CSV, XML, JSON import and export with 20+ field types.
Directus features
- Instant API generation. Creates production-ready REST and GraphQL endpoints directly from your SQL schema.
- No-code admin interface. Provides a visual studio for content editors, asset management, and live preview without coding.
- AI Assistant & MCP. Embedded conversational AI can write, translate, tag, and create records via Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc.
- Role-based access control. Granular permissions govern both human users and AI agents.
- Realtime & WebSockets. Subscribe to collections for live updates, enabling collaborative apps and dashboards.
- Digital Asset Manager. Upload, transform, and serve media with on-the-fly resizing and CDN readiness.
Baserow vs Directus FAQ
Is Baserow or Directus free?+
Baserow has a free plan and paid plans. Directus has a free plan (Core); paid plans start at $499/month (Team).
Is Baserow or Directus open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Baserow (baserow/baserow on GitHub) and Directus (directus/directus on GitHub).
Do Baserow and Directus integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Baserow lists CSV, XML, JSON, HTTP and 7 more; Directus lists Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, SvelteKit and 10 more.
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