Directus vs Payload CMS
| Directus | Payload CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $499/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Paid from | $499/mo | — |
| API types | both | both |
| Content localization | Yes | Yes |
| Role permissions | custom | custom |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Content preview | Yes | Yes |
| Asset transformations | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Headless CMS. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Directus scores higher on our published basis.