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Directus vs Statamic
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| Fact | Directus | Statamic |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 38k | 4.9k |
| Latest | v12.4.1 | v6.35.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 42 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 49 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.
PartialStatamicFlat-file Laravel CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs; the Pro features need 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…
Statamic
- v6.35.02026-10-01Add placeholder support to code fieldtype #15519 by @daun
- v6.34.12026-09-23Ensure the nocache view directory exists #15505 by @lazerg
- v6.34.02026-09-23Allow choosing which columns to export form submissions #15347 by @duncanmcclean
- v6.33.02026-09-16Add Info fieldtype #15368 by @joshuablum
- v6.32.02026-09-09Include Tag #15182 by @JohnathonKoster
Directus
✓ signed The latest release, v12.4.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Statamic
unsigned The latest release, v6.35.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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