Which requires less RAM: Appwrite or Directus?

Directus uses less memory (1 GB) compared to Appwrite (2 GB).

Which tool is more popular on GitHub: Appwrite or Directus?

Directus leads with 0 GitHub stars versus 0 for Appwrite.

Can I host both Appwrite and Directus on the same VPS?

Yes! Combining both applications requires at least 3 GB of RAM plus operating system overhead. A 4GB to 8GB VPS easily accommodates both.

Head-to-Head Technical Benchmark

Appwrite vs Directus

Technical hardware and popularity breakdown for self-hosting Appwrite and Directus on cloud VPS servers.

Canonical Comparison URL: /compare/appwrite-vs-directus

Interactive Tool Matchup

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Candidate B

Candidate A

Appwrite

appwrite/appwrite

★ 0

Secure end-to-end backend server for Web, Mobile, and Flutter developers with Auth, DB, and Functions.

Min RAM

2 GB

CPU Cores

2 vCPU

Disk Storage

20 GB

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Candidate B

Directus

directus/directus

★ 0

Open data engine that turns any SQL database into REST and GraphQL APIs with an intuitive admin app.

Min RAM

1 GB

Lower RAM

CPU Cores

1 vCPU

Disk Storage

15 GB

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Full Technical Benchmark Breakdown

Specification	Appwrite	Directus	Advantage
Primary Category	databases	databases	—
Minimum RAM Required	2 GB	1 GB	Directus (1 GB lighter)
GitHub Stars	★ 0	★ 0	Appwrite (+0 stars)
GitHub Forks	0	0	Appwrite
License	FOSS	FOSS	Open-Source
Primary Language	N/A	N/A	—
Docker Image	appwrite/appwrite:latest	directus/directus:latest	Both Container Ready

Multi-App Server Sizing

Can You Run Both Appwrite & Directus Together?

Yes! Running both simultaneously requires approximately 5 GB RAM including host OS and Docker daemon buffers. A single standard $6-$10/mo cloud VPS easily hosts both without bottlenecks.

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