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Directus vs EasyContent
Directus is a headless CMS for data management, whereas EasyContent adds AI drafting and approval pipelines for marketing content.
DirectusHeadless CMS and data platform on top of any SQL database
EasyContentAll the tools you need to make content production a breeze. Start today !Which to pick
Pick Directus if you want…
- Headless CMS with AI-enabled data actions
- Headless CMS
- A free plan to start with (Core)
- Open-source code (directus/directus on GitHub)
- Integrations with Next.js, Nuxt or Astro (on Directus' list, not EasyContent's)
Pick EasyContent if you want…
- AI-guided content approval workflows
- Integrations with WordPress, Figma or Zapier (on EasyContent's list, not Directus')
Side by side
- What it is
- 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.
- EasyContent:EasyContent is a content workflow platform that combines AI-generated drafts, real-time collaboration, and approval pipelines.
- Best for
- Directus:Headless CMS with AI-enabled data actions
- EasyContent:AI-guided content approval workflows
- Who it’s for
- Directus:Developers, content teams, and ops who need a collaborative backend over existing databases.
- EasyContent:Marketing teams, agencies, and content creators needing structured, collaborative publishing.
- Pricing
- Directus:Freemium
- EasyContent:Paid
- Plans
- Directus:Core $0 per month · Team $499 per month · Open Innovation Grant Free
- EasyContent:—
- Open source
- Directus:Yes, 38,004 GitHub stars
- EasyContent:—
- Works with
- Directus:Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, SvelteKit, React, Angular, Laravel, Django
- EasyContent:WordPress, Figma, Zapier, API & Webhooks
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.
EasyContent features
- Content Approval Workflow. Automated multi-step review with notifications, reminders and shareable links.
- Easy AI Writer. Generates outlines and full drafts that follow brand guides and custom templates.
- Content Calendar. Visual schedule of assignments, deadlines and workload across teams.
- Content Templates. Pre-defined structures with custom fields to ensure consistency and brand compliance.
- Change Tracking. Version history with accept/reject edits and inline comments.
- Asset Library. Central repository for multimedia files with folder organization.
- API & Integrations. REST API, webhooks, WordPress, Figma and Zapier connectors.
- Real-time Collaboration. Simultaneous editing, comments, mentions and in-app messaging.
Directus vs EasyContent FAQ
Is Directus or EasyContent free?+
Directus has a free plan (Core); paid plans start at $499/month (Team). EasyContent is paid, with a free trial.
Is Directus or EasyContent open source?+
Directus is open source (directus/directus on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for EasyContent.
Do Directus and EasyContent integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Directus lists Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, SvelteKit and 10 more; EasyContent lists WordPress, Figma, Zapier and API & Webhooks.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.