Directus hosting: Know your costs before you choose
Self-hosted (free), Directus Cloud ($99/mo), or managed, we break down the true cost of each and explain when to pick it.
What is Directus?
Directus is an open-source headless CMS that wraps your SQL database with REST and GraphQL APIs plus a visual admin studio. It runs on PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or any SQL database you choose.
37K developers have starred it on GitHub. 500K+ projects use it worldwide. It's trusted by teams who need API-first data management without vendor lock-in.
But hosting Directus yourself is a decision: self-host (free but hands-on), use Directus's official cloud ($99+/mo, locked in), or go with managed hosting (the middle ground).
Why Opsily beats the alternatives
See how managed hosting simplifies your infrastructure and cuts costs.
Pricing as of July 2026. Directus Cloud pricing for Core add-on tier.
saved per year with managed hosting
Versus running the same Directus instance on Directus Cloud (Core $99/mo) at annual contract.
Why choose Opsily for Directus?
Enterprise reliability without the enterprise price tag.
Directus hosting in 3 minutes, no DevOps needed
Click Install in our catalog. Your Directus instance boots with PostgreSQL, Redis, backups, and SSL configured. No Kubernetes, no Docker CLI, no sysadmin headaches. Your team gets a working API and admin studio immediately.
EU data residency and GDPR built in
Every Opsily server is hosted in Europe by default. No extra compliance work. No regional add-ons. No data leaving your jurisdiction. Teams in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, govtech) can deploy with confidence.
No vendor lock-in, ever
Your data lives in a standard SQL database you control. Export anytime. Downgrade anytime. Move to another hosting provider anytime. We don't encrypt your database or make you dependent on proprietary backups. Own your infrastructure.
Built for teams who need reliability
Get Directus running in under 5 minutes
No configuration. No wait. Just a running headless CMS.
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Create your Opsily account
Email and password only. No credit card required to start the free trial.
Click Install Directus
Search our app catalog, select your plan size, choose your EU region, and click Install. PostgreSQL and Redis are pre-configured.
Get your API and admin studio
In seconds, you have a live Directus instance with GraphQL, REST APIs, and a visual admin interface ready to use.
Start building
Model your data, set role-based access, connect to your app. All automatic backups and updates happen in the background.
Trust and compliance you can depend on
Enterprise security standards for every plan.
GDPR Compliant
Your data stays in the EU by default. Full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. No customer data leaves your region.
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Annual third-party audits verify our security, availability, and data confidentiality controls. Peace of mind for your clients.
Automated daily backups
Every instance is backed up daily with 3-month retention. Restore any point in time without data loss or downtime.
EU data centers only
Servers in Germany, Netherlands, or Finland. No US data residency option. Full control over data location.
99.9% uptime SLA
Enterprise-grade redundancy and monitoring. We monitor your instance 24/7 and alert on issues before they impact you.
Simple, transparent pricing
All plans include GDPR-compliant EU hosting, automated backups, SSL, and updates. No overage charges. No surprise bills.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Directus hosting.
It depends on your deployment model. Self-hosting Directus is free, you just pay for infrastructure (typically $5-$50/mo for a basic server). Directus Cloud costs $99/mo as an add-on to their Core plan, plus extra per collection and SSO seat. With Opsily managed hosting, you start from our Small plan price with GDPR-compliant EU hosting, backups, SSL, and updates included. No overage charges on API requests.
Ready to host Directus without the DevOps burden?
Get your instance running in 3 minutes. No credit card required.