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Overview

Description

dotCMS is an open source headless Content Management System (CMS) that's as simple to use as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal. The website builder lets user edit every page using a simple, ... Read More

Directus is headless CMS software that uses the power of WordPress. Use Directus to get rid of headaches caused by managing multiple WordPress sites, plugins, as well as built-in ... Read More

Entry Level Pricing
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Free Trial Availability
  • No free trial
  • No free trial
Spotsaas Score

9.5/10

9.0/10

User Ratings

4.1

(99)

Features

Total Features

9 Features

9 Features

Unique Features

      Pricing

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          Other Details

          Organization Types supported
          • Individuals
          • Freelancers
          • Large Enterprises
          • Medium Business
          • Small Business
          • Individuals
          • Freelancers
          • Large Enterprises
          • Medium Business
          • Small Business
          Platforms Supported
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Installed - Windows
          • Installed - Mac
          • Mobile - Android
          • Mobile - iOS
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Installed - Windows
          • Installed - Mac
          • Mobile - Android
          • Mobile - iOS
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          Modes of support
          • 24/7 (Live rep)
          • Business Hours
          • Online
          • 24/7 (Live rep)
          • Business Hours
          • Online
          API Support
          • Available
          • Available

          User Reviews

          User Ratings
          Rating Distribution

          Excellent

          35

          Very Good

          24

          Good

          12

          Poor

          1

          Terible

          0

          Excellent

          32

          Very Good

          0

          Good

          0

          Poor

          0

          Terible

          0

          Expert's Review generated by AI

          dotCMS has garnered positive feedback over the past year, with users highlighting its strengths in flexibility, customization, and ease of use. Users appreciate the platform's ability to handle ...Read more

          Directus, a powerful database management tool, has garnered significant praise from users in the past year. Users appreciate Directus for its efficiency in handling complex database tasks, such ...Read more

          Pros and Cons
          • Enables easy content creation and management, suitable for non-tech users and developers alike.

          • Offers excellent support and resources, aiding in quick implementations and enhancing speed-to-market.

          • Provides flexibility in managing content and allows for quick development of websites and pages.

          • Offers a powerful headless approach for developers and includes seamless backend editing.

          • The learning curve can be long, requiring dependence on vendor support to fully utilize the product.

          • The richness of features can result in complexity and the need for technical expertise, making it less straightforward for beginners.

          • Documentation and explanation of technical aspects may be sparse and require further clarification.

          • Certain limitations in developing and improving content, such as permissions setup complexity.

          • Streamlines database management, creating tables, forms, UIs, and validations swiftly.

          • Offers personalized user views and robust API, including GraphQL and real-time updates.

          • Strong support for multilingual projects and community contributions.

          • Extensive data modeling capabilities for web applications with a powerful API.

          • Occasional regressions and lack of prioritization for fixing broken features in new releases.

          • Limited Marketplace for integrations, documentation improvements needed for some features.

          • Challenging schema migration between environments without dedicated tooling.

          • Learning curve may be steep for beginners, and some features may lack detailed documentation.

          Positive Reviews

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          Integrations

          Integration with other apps

          No Integration information available.

          Customers

          Customers
          Novartis

          Novartis

          BNP Paribas

          BNP Paribas

          Telus

          Telus

          No Customers information available.

          Media and Screenshots

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          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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          Neither dotCMS nor Directus offers a free trial.

          dotCMS is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

          Directus is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

          Pricing details for both dotCMS and Directus are unavailable at this time. Contact the respective providers for more information.

          Some top alternatives to dotCMS includes Contentstack, Cloud CMS, Directus, Comfortable, ContentChef, Strapi, Contento, BCMS, Lucidcms and Crafter CMS.

          Some top alternatives to Directus includes Kentico CMS, Contentful, Contentstack, Scrivito, Cloud CMS, ContentChef, Kentico Kontent, Strapi, Contento and Lucidcms.

          Disclaimer: This research has been collated from a variety of authoritative sources. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].