Directus vs Tsuru
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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Tsuru
Extensible open-source application platform
| Feature | Directus | Tsuru |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) |
| License | BSL-1.1 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | kubernetes, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,238 | ★ 5,299 |
| First released | 2015 | 2012 |
| 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 Tsuru if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 5.3k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Directus or Tsuru better?
Directus is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Tsuru if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Directus and Tsuru free and open-source?
Yes. Directus is licensed under BSL-1.1 and Tsuru under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Directus and Tsuru with Docker?
Directus: yes. Tsuru: yes.