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Directus vs Kirby
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| Fact | Directus | Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 38k | 1.5k |
| Latest | v12.4.1 | 5.6.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 42 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Contentful. Alternatives to Contentful →
Full replacementDirectusWraps any SQL database with REST and GraphQL APIs and an admin app.
PartialKirbyFile-based CMS with a configurable panel and a content API; production use needs a paid licence.
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…
Directus
✓ signed The latest release, v12.4.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Kirby
✓ signed The latest release, 5.6.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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