Backend for Agencies

Deliver more projects.
In less time.

Exceed client expectations with the backend built for speed and quality. Build, manage, and deliver better client projects.

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Built for agencies from day one. 

Directus was born within an agency, purpose-built to deliver more robust and polished projects to clients in less time.

Focus on the frontend, not backend boilerplate.

Our co-founders built Directus because they hated spending months on backend boilerplate. Fast-forward development and get your project in client hands sooner without the stress.

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  • React
  • Vue.js
  • Astro
  • Angular
  • Svelte
  • Nuxt
  • Next.js
  • Remix
  • Gatsby
  • Eleventy

Our clients have the power to create their own custom pages, experiences, and websites using the intuitive backend tools Directus provides – all using a no-code approach.

A robust agency developer toolkit.
Out-of-the-box.

Connect any of your favorite frameworks or use our powerful toolkit to build the perfect backend for your client projects.

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Build tailored content editing experiences.

Different clients want different experiences. Design a form-based content editing experience that fits exactly what each client wants.

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Easy-to-understand UI

Allow your client to access their data without needing technical experience.

Set role-based permissions

Combined with Auth, set specific edit and review permissions for users.

Translate into 63+ languages

With internationalization tools, translate content and data on-the-fly.

Provide built-in dashboards and reporting.

You’re under constant pressure to provide measurable results to clients. Build visually stunning reports directly inside the platform.

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Showcase value to clients

With tangible metrics, you can showcase campaign successes and prove ROI.

Inform strategy planning

Take a consultant approach to future work with data-driven decisions.

Improve client retention

Continuously optimize campaigns, stay proactive, and make every client happy.

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Capture more revenue with automation.

Looking for a way to open more revenue streams? Build and consult with Automate, a bridge to happier clients and higher ACV.

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Eliminate repetitive tasks

Automate routine, repetitive backend tasks that consume valuable dev time.

Ensure consistency and accuracy

Set up unlimited data sync, system alert, or user notification workflows in minutes.

Integrate with other services

An API-first approach means you can create a cohesive tech stack.

It sits on top of your database, without altering any of the data, so if we had to introduce or combine new data – for example, our client's accounting database – we can simply add it to Directus and it’s there for us to access, browse and navigate.

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White-Label and Customize

Customize everything. Make it yours.

From internationalization to branding, Directus is unopinionated and fully customizable. Never worry about outgrowing your backend.

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Discover everything else
you can build.

From sites, apps, IoT devices and everything in-between, our composable backend toolkit is fully extensible and production-ready.

Headless Content Management (CMS)

Headless Content Management (CMS)

Deliver consistent and dynamic content experiences across any platform or device with no limitations on content, users, or assets.

Product Inventory Management (PIM)

Product Inventory Management (PIM)

Break free from commerce platform limitations. Maintain control over your product data across multiple channels with a Directus-built PIM.

100+ more things you can build

100+ more things you can build

Looking for inspiration? Dive into a list of over 100 sites, apps, and tools you can build.

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