Classified Listing vs Directify

Classified Listing8.8Visit Directify7.9Visit

Higher score Classified Listing #2 in Directory Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site

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Directify #4 in Directory Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Directify

• Classified Listing fits best

  Directories needing mobile apps and AI tools

• Directify fits best

  Broad directories with monetization and automation

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Side by side

Feature	Classified Listing 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Directify 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Directory Software	#4 in Directory Software
Best for	Directories needing mobile apps and AI tools	Broad directories with monetization and automation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39/site/yr	$12/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations	14 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Classified Listing 6/6 · Directify 6/6
Custom listing fields	✓	✓
Search and filters	✓	✓
Location features	✓	✓
Public submissions	✓	✓
Paid listings	✓	✓
Import and export	✓	✓
Specs
Listing limit	Not checked yet	50
Our review
Pros	Custom forms, filters, maps, submissions, and listing monetization AI generation, semantic search, and image enhancement tools Native iOS and Android support plus multiple payment integrations	AI can generate categories, fields, sample listings, and SEO Supports maps, advanced search, submissions, imports, and paid listings REST API, webhooks, and integrations support automation and growth
Cons	Requires a WordPress website and self-hosted setup Some annual plans limit the license to one site The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple directories	The Free plan allows only 1 directory and 10 listings Unlimited listings and payments begin on the $39/month Pro plan Advanced capabilities are spread across five paid and free tiers
Our verdict	Classified Listing is a WordPress plugin for creating classified-ad, business-directory, marketplace, real-estate, car, job, and service-directory websites. It combines frontend and guest submissions with custom fields, configurable… Read the review →	Directify is a hosted, no-code platform for creating searchable directory websites for businesses, products, professionals, locations, and communities. It suits operators who need public listings, visitor search, custom fields, maps,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Classified Listing — where it wins

  • Custom forms, filters, maps, submissions, and listing monetization
  • AI generation, semantic search, and image enhancement tools
  • Native iOS and Android support plus multiple payment integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a WordPress website and self-hosted setup
  • Some annual plans limit the license to one site
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple directories

• Directify — where it wins

  • AI can generate categories, fields, sample listings, and SEO
  • Supports maps, advanced search, submissions, imports, and paid listings
  • REST API, webhooks, and integrations support automation and growth

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan allows only 1 directory and 10 listings
  • Unlimited listings and payments begin on the $39/month Pro plan
  • Advanced capabilities are spread across five paid and free tiers

• Classified Listing8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad directory toolkit with AI, monetization, and native mobile app support.

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• Directify7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad no-code directory builder with monetization, automation, and AI setup.

  Visit DirectifyFull verdict →