Directus vs Kubero
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosting platforms (paas) options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Directus
Instant REST and GraphQL API for any SQL database
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Kubero
Self-service developer platform for Kubernetes
| Feature | Directus | Kubero |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) |
| License | BSL-1.1 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,238 | ★ 4,379 |
| First released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Contentful, Firebase | Heroku |
Why pick each one
Choose Directus if…
- Released under the BSL-1.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 37.2k GitHub stars
Choose Kubero if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (4.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Directus or Kubero better?
Neither is universally better. Directus has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Directus and Kubero free and open-source?
Yes. Directus is licensed under BSL-1.1 and Kubero under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Directus and Kubero with Docker?
Directus: yes. Kubero: check the project docs for container support.