Directus
Internxt
| Feature | Directus | Internxt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $99/mo | Free / from $4.49/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, agencies, content-teams, data-driven-teams | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
| Data Studio | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rest Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Flows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Permissions | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Encrypted Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Photo Backup | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Send | ✗ | ✓ |
| Password Checker | ✗ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Directus Pros
- Open source
- Database-first
- Beautiful admin UI
- REST + GraphQL
✗ Directus Cons
- Self-hosting required for free
- Smaller community
- Documentation gaps
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
The Verdict
Directus is built for developers and agencies, with a focus on data-studio and rest-api. Internxt targets privacy advocates and european users and leads with encrypted-storage and file-sharing.
On pricing, Internxt is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.49/mo compared to $99/mo for Directus. That $94.51/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.