Alternatives
LUNO is Backend Platform for the AI Era.
Directus alternative
Teams want a full platform (forms, agents, edge) rather than admin UI on an existing DB.
Criteria
What to look for in an alternative
Can humans and agents operate the same record (MCP / API / Console)?
Are forms, identity, and ops platform capabilities — not bolt-ons?
Is pricing per site/org rather than editor seats?
Edge delivery and security ops burden
Options
Main options
Directus wraps existing SQL databases as a CMS. LUNO provides the backend platform itself — different job than DB-sidecar CMS.
LUNO
Greenfield or replatform backends for sites and agents.
If the database already is the product, Directus fits.
See Product →Directus
Orgs that must keep PostgreSQL/MySQL as source of truth.
WordPress
Editorial teams whose entire workflow is classic WP admin plus an accepted plugin stack.
LUNO vs WordPress →microCMS
Domestic projects that only need a simple Japanese headless content API.
LUNO vs microCMS →Contentful
Enterprises standardized on Contentful’s content model and multi-language SDKs.
LUNO vs Contentful →Strapi
Engineering orgs that want full OSS customization and accept self-host cost.
LUNO vs Strapi →
Migrate
Migration notes
Only migrate if you accept a new system of record; otherwise keep Directus.
FAQ
FAQ
Can LUNO sit on my SQL DB like Directus?
LUNO is not a DB admin layer. It is the platform system of record.
When is Directus better?
When SQL schemas must remain canonical forever.
Agents?
LUNO MCP is built-in. Directus agent paths depend on custom API usage.
Also see the matrix
Use the filterable comparison hub and machine-readable pricing file.