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Cubox vs Directus
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
AI-powered reading, annotating, and note-taking assistant.
Headless CMS + backend for custom builds.
Primary task
Content management
Content management
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $39/yr
Freemium · Free + from $129/mo
Pricing details
Free + from $39/yr
Free + from $129/mo
Billing cycle
Yearly
Monthly
API access
Not documented
Listed as available
Platforms
Chrome Extension
Web
Integrations
Chrome, Make
MySQL, MCP
Source rating
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Catalog views
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Catalog imported
30 Aug 2026
31 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- One-click saving
- Clipping and highlighting
- Note-taking feature
- Bulk selection capture
- Smart capture functionality
- Supports custom builds
- Headless CMS
- Complex content management
- Digital assets handling
- Interactive permissions control
Listed limitations
- Chrome only
- Collects HTTP requests
- Privacy concerns
- Bugs on PDF page
- Interferes with key mapping
- Limited NoSQL support
- No built-in versioning system
- Lacking multi-language support
- No native live preview
- No built-in content localization