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AttributeDirectusOther licensePayload CMSOpen source
Overview
Primary focusOpen data platform that turns any SQL database into an API and admin appTypeScript-first headless CMS and app framework built on Next.js
DeploymentSelf-hostedSelf-hosted / Web
Source modelOther licenseOpen source
Pricing modelfreemiumfreemium
API availableYesYes
Windows desktopNot specifiedNot specified
Mobile appNot specifiedNot specified
OverviewDirectus wraps an existing SQL database with an instant REST/GraphQL API and a customizable admin app, without migrating data into a proprietary format.Payload is an open-source, TypeScript headless CMS that installs into a Next.js app, generating REST and GraphQL APIs plus an admin panel from your own schema code.
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DirectusOther license
Primary focus
Open data platform that turns any SQL database into an API and admin app
Deployment
Self-hosted
Source model
Other license
Pricing model
freemium
API available
Yes
Windows desktop
Not specified
Mobile app
Not specified
Overview
Directus wraps an existing SQL database with an instant REST/GraphQL API and a customizable admin app, without migrating data into a proprietary format.
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Payload CMSOpen source
Primary focus
TypeScript-first headless CMS and app framework built on Next.js
Deployment
Self-hosted / Web
Source model
Open source
Pricing model
freemium
API available
Yes
Windows desktop
Not specified
Mobile app
Not specified
Overview
Payload is an open-source, TypeScript headless CMS that installs into a Next.js app, generating REST and GraphQL APIs plus an admin panel from your own schema code.
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