Directus hosting: deploy your headless CMS without the infrastructure headache
Run Directus on Opsily's EU infrastructure in 3 minutes. Zero Docker config. Zero database tuning. Full GDPR compliance. No vendor lock-in.
Why Opsily for Directus hosting
Three reasons teams abandon self-hosted Directus and choose managed infrastructure.
Saves €1,560/year per team
Self-hosting feels free until you add Docker overhead, Postgres tuning, Redis caching, backup systems, monitoring, and 4+ hours of DevOps work each month. Opsily costs €30-300/mo and handles all of it. One number replaces five infrastructure bills.
GDPR compliant by default
Data stays in the EU. Germany or Netherlands data centers. Automatic daily encrypted backups. SOC 2 Type II audit. You own your database. No vendor lock-in. Self-hosted requires you to build and audit all of this yourself.
Deploy in 3 minutes, not 4 hours
One click. Directus launches with PostgreSQL provisioned, Redis caching live, SSL installed, backups scheduled. No environment variables. No Docker Compose. No database setup. You log in and start building collections.
Built for teams who need reliability
How managed Directus hosting works
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Choose your plan
Pick based on data size and traffic. Small for side projects. Large for production teams. All plans include Directus, PostgreSQL, Redis, backups, and EU hosting.
Deploy in minutes
No configuration. Directus launches with your database live, SSL certificate installed, and daily backups running. Your instance is ready to use.
Manage via the studio
Build collections, create workflows, invite team members. Everything syncs to your hosted instance automatically. No terminal commands.
Scale with one click
Out of storage or CPU? Upgrade your plan instantly. No downtime. Your instance scales in real-time. No data loss.
Pricing that grows with you
All plans include Directus, PostgreSQL database, Redis cache, daily encrypted backups, SSL certificate, EU data center, and 99.9% uptime SLA. No hidden fees.
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Opsily managed Directus vs self-hosted
Self-hosted software is free. Everything else costs time and risk.
Self-hosted infrastructure estimate: managed Postgres (€30-50/mo) + Redis (€10-20/mo) + CDN (€10-30/mo) + monitoring (€20-50/mo) + DevOps overhead (4 hours/month at €30/hr = €120/mo). DevOps is the largest hidden cost.
Self-hosted Directus makes sense if
You run Directus for a prototype or hobby project. You have in-house DevOps expertise and want full control. You need on-premises infrastructure for regulatory reasons. You already run PostgreSQL and can reuse it.
But count the real cost: Postgres tuning, Redis cache ops, SSL renewal, backup testing, security patches, monitoring setup, disaster recovery docs. That adds 4-6 hours per month. At €30/hour, that is €120-180/mo of your time, plus infrastructure.
Managed Directus hosting wins if
You want Directus live in 3 minutes, not 4 hours. You need GDPR compliance without building it yourself. You have a team and want to manage users and permissions. You want predictable costs. You prefer product focus over server maintenance.
Managed hosting trades a monthly fee for certainty: automatic backups, zero-downtime updates, compliance auditing, and support when things break. Most teams save €1,560/year or more when they switch from DIY to managed.
Compliance and security built-in
Running Directus in the EU means audit and compliance are not optional extras—they are standard.
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Annual third-party security audit. Covers confidentiality, availability, and data integrity.
GDPR Compliant
Data residency in Germany or Netherlands. Data Processing Agreement included. No cross-border transfers.
Daily Encrypted Backups
Automated backup every 24 hours. Encrypted in transit and at rest. Stored separately from production.
ISO 27001 Infrastructure
Our data centers meet international information security standards.
TLS 1.3 Encryption
All connections use modern TLS 1.3. No legacy protocols.
Typical annual savings when switching to managed
Calculation: DevOps labor (5 hours/month at €30/hr = €150/mo) + self-hosted infrastructure (€50-100/mo) + incident response costs. Opsily Medium plan costs €30/mo.
Common questions about Directus hosting
Every plan includes Directus CMS, PostgreSQL database, Redis cache, automatic daily backups, SSL certificate, EU data center, 99.9% uptime SLA, and support access. You do not manage any infrastructure. Log into Directus, build your collections, and deploy. Opsily handles database tuning, security patches, backups, and compliance.
Deploy Directus in 3 minutes
EU-hosted. GDPR compliant. Daily backups. No credit card required.