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ApostropheCMS vs Directus
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| Fact | ApostropheCMS | Directus |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | None detected | Other |
| Stars | 4.6k | 38k |
| Latest | eslint-config-apostrophe@6.1.0 | v12.4.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 42 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No licence detected | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
PartialApostropheCMSIn-context editing and a REST API for headless front ends, in Node.js with MongoDB.
Full replacementDirectusWraps any SQL database with REST and GraphQL APIs and an admin app.
ApostropheCMS
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Directus
- v12.4.12026-09-23@directus/api
- v12.4.02026-09-22Updated MapLibre GL JS from 1.15.3 to 6.9.0 (#28216)
- v12.3.12026-08-25@directus/api
- v12.3.02026-08-18Fixed storage connections leaking when asset requests were cancelled or a transformation failed, which eventually made…
- v12.2.02026-07-29Restricted the settings fields readable with minimal app access to those actually needed by non-admin users, no longer…
ApostropheCMS
unsigned The latest release, eslint-config-apostrophe@6.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Directus
✓ signed The latest release, v12.4.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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