Classified Listing vs GeoDirectory

Classified Listing8.8Visit GeoDirectory7.7Visit

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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GeoDirectory #6 in Directory Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit GeoDirectory

• Classified Listing fits best

  Directories needing mobile apps and AI tools

• GeoDirectory fits best

  Established location-heavy WordPress directories

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Side by side

Feature	Classified Listing 8.8/10 Visit ↗	GeoDirectory 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Directory Software	#6 in Directory Software
Best for	Directories needing mobile apps and AI tools	Established location-heavy WordPress directories
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39/site/yr	$229/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Mobile	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	14 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Classified Listing 6/6 · GeoDirectory 6/6
Custom listing fields	✓	✓
Search and filters	✓	✓
Location features	✓	✓
Public submissions	✓	✓
Paid listings	✓	✓
Import and export	✓	✓
Specs
Listing limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Advanced proximity search with maps, directions, and custom-field filters CSV import and export covers listings, reviews, categories, and settings Supports multiple directory types, paid listings, reviews, and custom fields
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	Paid memberships start at $115 per four months Premium add-ons, themes, updates, and support require a paid membership Designed for WordPress, so it is not a standalone hosted directory service
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 →	GeoDirectory is a WordPress plugin for building business directories, city guides, real-estate directories, job boards, event sites, classifieds, and local discovery websites. It suits organizations managing location-heavy listings that… 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

• GeoDirectory — where it wins

  • Advanced proximity search with maps, directions, and custom-field filters
  • CSV import and export covers listings, reviews, categories, and settings
  • Supports multiple directory types, paid listings, reviews, and custom fields

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid memberships start at $115 per four months
  • Premium add-ons, themes, updates, and support require a paid membership
  • Designed for WordPress, so it is not a standalone hosted directory service

• Classified Listing8.8/10 · Free plan

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

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• GeoDirectory7.7/10 · Free plan

  A capable WordPress directory builder for complex listings, locations, and monetization.

  Visit GeoDirectoryFull verdict →