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2tags:
3 - headlessCMS
4 - baas
5 - BSL
6 - backend
7 - saas
8link: https://directus.io/
9github: https://github.com/directus/directus
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11Directus is an instant REST+GraphQL API and intuitive no-code data collaboration app for any SQL database.[^githubreadme]
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13Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content.
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15- **Open Source.** No artificial limitations, vendor lock-in, or hidden paywalls.
16- **REST & GraphQL API.** Instantly layers a blazingly fast Node.js API on top of any SQL database.
17- **Manage Pure SQL.** Works with new or existing SQL databases, no migration required.
18- **Choose your Database.** Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, OracleDB, CockroachDB, MariaDB, and MS-SQL.
19- **On-Prem or Cloud.** Run locally, install on-premises, or use our [self-service Cloud service](https://directus.io/pricing).
20- **Completely Extensible.** Built to white-label, it is easy to customize our modular platform.
21- **A Modern Dashboard.** Our no-code Vue.js app is safe and intuitive for non-technical users, no training required.
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23[^githubreadme]: This top part is all from the Github README
24## Licensing
25
26[[BSL]] licensed.
27
28> Commercial license only required for entities over $5 million in total finances
29
30## Pricing
31
32Cloud version is $129/monthly or $99/month if billed annually. Database, "asset size", API requests, and bandwidth are metered.
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34Non-profit / open source discount:
35
36> Yes, we do! Being open source ourselves, we're aware of how important it is to support open-source maintainers. If you are the maintainer of an open-source project (see policy below), contact us to discuss available discounts.
37>
38> our Directus Cloud owner account email must match a GitHub account that is the primary maintainer of an open source repository and must have existed for at least 6 months and/or have 100 stars.