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Boomi API Management vs Directus

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Boomi API Management

APIs

Unified API management within the Boomi integration platform

From
$1500/monthly
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Directus logo

Directus

APIs

Open-source data platform providing REST and GraphQL APIs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Directus has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boomi API Management no public pricing available; consultative sales model requires direct contact with sales; Directus free permissive use of the self hosted product is limited to organisations under $5M annual revenue with fewer than 50 employees, so crossing either threshold turns a free dependency into a paid licence
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi API Management covers API Design, Directus covers REST API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi API Management and Directus actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi API Management and Directus differ
AttributeBoomi API ManagementDirectus
Starting price$1500/monthlyFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, HybridNode.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker
Founded20002014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (APIs).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Boomi API Management

  • API Design
  • API Gateway
  • Developer Portal
  • Boomi AtomSphere
  • SAP
  • Salesforce
  • NetSuite
  • Hybrid support

Only in Directus

  • REST API
  • GraphQL API
  • Database management
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • SQLite
  • Webhooks
  • Node.js support

Both cover

  • Cloud support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Boomi API Management

  • Discovering and governing APIs across multiple gatewaysnot Directus
  • Policy enforcement and security scoring on published APIsnot Directus
  • Developer portal for internal and partner consumersnot Directus
  • API analytics and performance monitoringnot Directus
  • Exposing APIs to AI agents through Model Context Protocolnot Directus

Directus

  • Wrapping an existing SQL database in a REST and GraphQL API with an admin interfacenot Boomi API Management
  • Running a self hosted headless CMS over a schema you already ownnot Boomi API Management

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Boomi API Management

  • No public pricing available; consultative sales model requires direct contact with sales
  • Pricing described as flexible for SMBs to enterprise but not specified

Directus

  • Free permissive use of the self hosted product is limited to organisations under $5M annual revenue with fewer than 50 employees, so crossing either threshold turns a free dependency into a paid licence
  • The free Core tier is a hard limit of 3 seats, 25 collections and 5 flows
  • The Team plan is $499 a month billed annually, or $599 monthly, with extra seats at $50 each
  • Team caps collections at 50, expandable to 100, and flows at 20

Pricing, plan by plan

Boomi API Management

$1500/monthly
  • Professional$1500/monthly
    • API Gateway
    • Developer Portal
    • Basic analytics
  • Enterprise$4000/monthly
    • Advanced features
    • Multi-environment
    • Premium support
  • Custom$undefined/monthly
    • Custom deployment
    • Dedicated support
    • SLA guarantee

Directus

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Self-hosted Directus
    • Community support
  • Cloud$25/monthly
    • Managed cloud
    • Automatic updates
    • Backups

Which should you pick?

Choose Boomi API Management if

  • You need api design.
  • You work on Cloud, Hybrid.
  • You also want api gateway.
Boomi API Management review

Choose Directus if

  • You need rest api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Node.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want graphql api.
Directus review

Questions people ask

Is Boomi API Management or Directus better?
Neither clearly leads. Boomi API Management starts at $1500/monthly and Directus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boomi API Management or Directus?
Directus has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/monthly for Boomi API Management and Free for Directus.
Does Boomi API Management or Directus run on more platforms?
Boomi API Management runs on Cloud, Hybrid. Directus runs on Node.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
Can I use Directus for free?
Yes. Directus has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boomi API Management starts at $1500/monthly.
What is Boomi API Management best used for?
Boomi API Management is most often used for discovering and governing apis across multiple gateways, policy enforcement and security scoring on published apis, developer portal for internal and partner consumers, api analytics and performance monitoring. Of those, discovering and governing apis across multiple gateways and policy enforcement and security scoring on published apis are not what Directus is typically brought in for.
What can Boomi API Management do that Directus cannot?
Boomi API Management covers API Design, API Gateway, Developer Portal, Boomi AtomSphere. Directus covers REST API, GraphQL API, Database management, PostgreSQL. Both handle Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Boomi API Management: How much does Boomi API Management cost?

Pricing is customized per organization size and requirements. Boomi offers flexible pricing for SMBs through enterprise customers. Contact sales for a detailed quote.

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Directus: What is Directus's pricing?

Directus Core is free and self-hosted. The Team tier costs $499/month (annual) or $599/month (rolling), including 10 user seats and cloud hosting at $99/month additional. Enterprise plans have custom pricing. Additional seats cost $50/month each.

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Boomi API Management: Does Boomi offer a free trial for API Management?

Yes, free 30-day trial available to test the API Management platform. Contact the sales team or click 'Start free trial' to begin.

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Directus: Can I use Directus for free?

Yes, Directus Core is completely free with 3 user seats, 25 Collections, 5 Flows, AI Assistant, and Advanced RBAC. Self-hosting is available at no cost.

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Directus: How many user seats does each Directus tier include?

Core includes 3 user seats, Team includes 10 SSO seats, and Enterprise includes custom SSO seat counts. Additional Team seats cost $50/seat per month.

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Directus: What happens to my monthly Directus plan if I switch?

Monthly plans are grandfathered for six months after switching, and annual plans are honored until renewal. Self-hosted licenses are handled case-by-case at renewal.

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Directus: Is there a free trial for Directus?

No trial period is mentioned. Users can start with the free Core tier immediately without a credit card.

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