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Challenges with Directus

Directus looks fantastic in demos, but things get rocky once you actually try to use it at scale. Cloud plans jump to enterprise the moment your team grows past five users, and the API limits are tight enough that any traffic spike means aggressive caching or a surprise bill. It feels flexible until you realise the platform has a lot of operational overhead baked in.

On the dev side, updates can introduce breaking changes, the documentation doesn’t always keep pace, and the extension ecosystem is pretty thin. Localization is technically supported but fiddly and easy to misconfigure, and large datasets make the UI noticeably sluggish. And if you want anything deeply custom, you’re suddenly living in Vue.js land, which is not where most teams want to spend their weekends.

Key pain points

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Breaking update changes

Directus has a habit of shipping updates that occasionally break things you weren’t planning to fix. Unless you're on an enterprise plan, you don’t get clean version control.

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Limited extension ecosystem

The plugin ecosystem is still pretty bare. Anything even mildly niche ends up becoming a “let’s just custom build it” moment, which defeats the purpose of picking a CMS with extensions.

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Complex localization setup

Yes, it supports multilingual content, but setting it up feels like assembling IKEA furniture blindfolded. It works, but expect extra config, extra steps, and extra patience.

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Version control paywall

Want safe rollbacks, controlled releases, and predictable deployments? Great, Directus will tell you to upgrade first. Versioning is locked behind higher-tier plans, which is… bold.

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Vue.js knowledge requirement

Custom interfaces and deeper tweaks need Vue.js, so if your team only speaks React, prepare for a small identity crisis (or a hiring plan).

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Large dataset performance issues

Heavy tables and deeply relational data can slow down queries and the UI, forcing you to optimise more than you probably wanted to.

Benefits of Sitecore

Sitecore excels as a comprehensive digital experience platform that integrates content management with powerful marketing features. It offers robust personalisation and analytics capabilities, allowing businesses to deliver tailored user experiences across multiple channels. Sitecore’s scalable architecture supports extensive customisation and integration with existing systems, making it ideal for large enterprises seeking a unified solution for complex digital needs. Its advanced marketing automation tools help streamline campaign management, enhancing customer engagement and ROI.

Key Advantages

  • Comprehensive digital experience platform
  • Integrated marketing features
  • Robust personalisation capabilities
  • Advanced analytics tools
  • Multi-channel user experience delivery
  • Scalable architecture
  • Extensive customisation options
  • Seamless system integration
  • Ideal for large enterprises
  • Unified digital solutions
  • Advanced marketing automation
  • Enhanced customer engagement

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