What is Directual?

Directual presents itself as a professional-grade, full-stack no-code platform engineered for scalability and flexibility. It empowers users to construct a wide range of applications, moving from Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to complex enterprise solutions without traditional coding constraints. The platform is suitable for various users, including software developers seeking to bypass routine tasks, startup founders aiming to launch products quickly, product owners needing to test hypotheses or build internal tools like CRMs, and freelancers or agencies looking to reduce service costs.

The platform emphasizes its capability to handle backend-heavy applications, facilitate data integration and processing, and support the development of Telegram Mini Apps, Web3 applications incorporating crypto processing and DAOs, smart chatbots for enhanced communication, and AI agents integrated with large language models (LLMs). Directual provides a suite of tools including a database and API builder, backend scenario configuration for workflow automation, a web page builder for mobile-friendly UIs, and integrations with various services, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution for building and scaling applications efficiently.

Features

Database and API-builder: Store your data and configure API endpoints.
Backend-scenarios: Set up data processing workflows and automation.
Web-page builder: Design mobile-friendly user interfaces.
Blockchain and Web3: Leverage blockchain technology within applications.
Integrations: Connect applications with various external services.
Marketplace: Publish and utilize plugins developed by the community.
Cloud no-code platform: Ensures scalable and stress-free application hosting.
AI-agent Integration: Incorporate Large Language Models (LLMs) for advanced tasks.

Use Cases

Build internal applications like admin portals, CRMs, and LMS.
Develop backend-heavy applications for data integration and processing.
Create Telegram Mini Apps to access a large user base.
Construct Web3 applications, including dApps and DAOs.
Implement smart chatbots for automated customer support and communication.
Deploy AI agents using LLMs for data analysis and task automation.
Launch MVPs quickly for startups.
Test business hypotheses for product owners.

FAQs

What is the difference between App plans and the Team plan?

The Team plan is designed for agencies and freelancers, providing developer seats with Pro plan features for client projects and offering affiliate rewards. App plans apply operational limits to a single application.
What is the difference between Startup/Pro/Business plans?

The main differences are operational limits, features, and support levels. Pro adds features like custom domains and advanced security over Startup. Business offers the highest limits, SLA guarantees, additional environments, and premium support.
What happens if I exceed the resource limits on my plan?

You will start consuming on-demand resources, which are billed separately based on your plan. Alternatively, you can disable on-demand consumption, but your app will be blocked upon hitting the limit.
Can I use Directual for free?

Directual offers a 14-day free trial for the Startup plan (no credit card required) and a $1 trial for Pro/Business plans. Grants may be available for educational institutions and non-profits.