Directus vs EmDash

Comparing two open source alternatives to WordPress. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Directus

The flexible backend for all your projects 🐰 Turn your DB into a headless CMS, admin panels, or apps with a custom UI, instant APIs, auth & more.

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EmDash

MIT

A full-stack TypeScript CMS built on Astro and Cloudflare, reimagining WordPress with serverless, type-safe foundations.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Directus	EmDash
License	—	MIT
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	38,009	13,292
Forks	4,960	1,254
Open Issues	402	346
Last Commit	Oct 2, 2026	Oct 2, 2026
First Released	Dec 12, 2012	Apr 1, 2026
Categories	Headless CMS	Content Management System (CMS)Blogging Platforms
Tags	—	#blog #publishing #cms

GitHub stars over time

Directus38,009

EmDash

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