Directus Description
Directus is an Open Data Platform that allows you to manage any SQL database's content. It offers a powerful API layer to developers and an intuitive app for non-technical users. Directus is written entirely in JavaScript (primarily Node.js or Vue.js), and it is modular and extensible. This allows it to be tailored to your specific project needs.
Our platform can be used to manage digital experiences as a headless CMS, a database client for democratizing information, or as a standalone web app for back-office CRM, inventory, business intelligence and project management.
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Pricing
Pricing Starts At:
Free
Pricing Information:
While Directus can be self-hosted completely free, we also offer two managed Cloud options.
Free Version:
Yes
Free Trial:
Yes
Company Details
Company:
Monospace Inc
Year Founded:
2005
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
directus.io
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Product Details
Platforms
Web-Based
Windows
Mac
Linux
On-Premises
Types of Training
Training Docs
Live Training (Online)
Webinars
In Person
Training Videos
Customer Support
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Directus Features and Options
Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)
Alerts / Notifications
Auto-Tagging
Blogs
Calendar
Content Modeling
Digital Asset Management
File Sharing
Form Builder
Forums / Message Boards
Headless CMS
Knowledge Base
Performance Monitoring
Personalization / Segmentation
Reporting / Analytics
Surveys / Polls
Templates
User Management / Permissions
Version Control
Wiki
Workflow Management
Digital Asset Management Software
Asset Categorization
Asset Library
Asset Sharing
Brand Control
Customizable Branding
File Conversion
Metadata Management
Mobile App
Reporting/Analytics
Search Within Document
Search/Filter
Version Control
Watermarking
Workflow Management
Database Software
Backup and Recovery
Creation / Development
Data Migration
Data Replication
Data Search
Data Security
Database Conversion
Mobile Access
Monitoring
NOSQL
Performance Analysis
Queries
Relational Interface
Virtualization
Content Management System
Audio Content
Customizable Templates
Document Indexing
E-forms
Full Text Search
Image Editor
SEO Management
Text Editor
Version Control
Video Content
Website Management
API Management Software
API Design
API Lifecycle Management
Access Control
Analytics
Dashboard
Developer Portal
Testing Management
Threat Protection
Traffic Control
Version Control
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