Directus
API-driven headless CMS: a dynamic interface that adapts to any database schema.
What is Directus?
Directus is an API-driven content management framework for custom databases. It decouples content for use in apps, websites or other projects, without imposing fixed structures on the database. It includes a dynamic CMS interface that automatically adapts to the database schema.
What is Directus for?
- A developer who needs a headless CMS to power a mobile app or SPA via an API.
- A project with an existing database that wants an automatic admin interface.
- A team that wants total freedom over the database architecture with no imposed schema.
Main benefits of Directus
Dynamic CMS interface that adapts to any database schema.
No fixed structures imposed: total freedom in database design.
API-driven framework, ideal for headless architectures.
Reusable content across apps, websites and other projects.
Who should use Directus?
Developers who need a headless CMS with an API to power mobile apps, SPAs or other projects.
Is Directus the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you need a headless CMS to power an app or SPA via an API.
- If you have an existing database and want an automatic admin interface.
- If you want total freedom over the database schema design.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need a traditional CMS with a front-end included, where Joomla or WordPress are more direct.
- If you have no developers to consume the API on the front end.
How to install Directus on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Directus
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing the domain and admin details.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Why install Directus on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Directus.
Install Directus today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your Directus project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about Directus
What is a headless CMS like Directus?
A headless CMS manages content through an API, with no front-end included, so it can be consumed from mobile apps, websites or any client.
Does Directus impose a specific database structure?
No, its main advantage is that it adapts to any existing database schema without imposing fixed structures.
Launch your project with Directus today
Professional hosting with Softaculous, real technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee.