Classified Listing vs HivePress

Classified Listing8.8Visit HivePress7.5Visit

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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HivePress #8 in Directory Software 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit HivePress

• Classified Listing fits best

  Directories needing mobile apps and AI tools

• HivePress fits best

  Low-cost open-source directory foundations

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Side by side

Feature	Classified Listing 8.8/10 Visit ↗	HivePress 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.5
Ranking	#2 in Directory Software	#8 in Directory Software
Best for	Directories needing mobile apps and AI tools	Low-cost open-source directory foundations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39/site/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, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	14 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Classified Listing 6/6 · HivePress 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	Free open-source core with custom fields and search filters Front-end submissions, moderation, geolocation, and monetization CSV import/export with WooCommerce payment integration
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	Requires a self-hosted WordPress website Paid extensions and themes are separate products All-extension access requires a $99 annual license
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 →	HivePress is an open-source, self-hosted WordPress plugin for creating directories and listing websites. It fits business directories, classified-ad sites, job boards, real-estate listings, and other projects where users need to submit and… 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

• HivePress — where it wins

  • Free open-source core with custom fields and search filters
  • Front-end submissions, moderation, geolocation, and monetization
  • CSV import/export with WooCommerce payment integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a self-hosted WordPress website
  • Paid extensions and themes are separate products
  • All-extension access requires a $99 annual license

• Classified Listing8.8/10 · Free plan

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

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• HivePress7.5/10 · Free plan

  A flexible, low-cost foundation for WordPress directories and listing sites.

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