Directify vs Directorist

Directify10.0Visit Directorist9.0Visit

Higher score Directify #4 in Directory Software 10.0/10 Free plan · paid from $12/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Directify

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Directorist #7 in Directory Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $129/yr Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Directorist

• Directify fits best

  Broad directories with monetization and automation

• Directorist fits best

  Self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects

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Side by side

Feature	Directify 10.0/10 Visit ↗	Directorist 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	10.0	9.0
Ranking	#4 in Directory Software	#7 in Directory Software
Best for	Broad directories with monetization and automation	Self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$12/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs	Tickets, Live chat, Docs, Community
Integrations	15 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Directify 6/6 · Directorist 6/6
Custom listing fields	✓	✓
Search and filters	✓	✓
Location features	✓	✓
Public submissions	✓	✓
Paid listings	✓	✓
Import and export	✓	✓
Specs
Listing limit	50	Not published
Our review
Pros	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	Unlimited custom fields, advanced search, geolocation, and radius search Supports multiple directories, paid listings, payments, and CSV migration Integrates with Elementor, WooCommerce, WPML, BuddyPress, and Mailchimp
Cons	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	Requires a WordPress site and self-hosted setup Paid annual plans start at $129 per site per year One-time Agency pricing covers 20 sites rather than unlimited sites
Our verdict	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 →	Directorist is a WordPress plugin for creating and managing online directories across niches such as businesses, services, real estate, jobs, restaurants, and classified ads. It combines a drag-and-drop directory and form builder with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Directorist — where it wins

  • Unlimited custom fields, advanced search, geolocation, and radius search
  • Supports multiple directories, paid listings, payments, and CSV migration
  • Integrates with Elementor, WooCommerce, WPML, BuddyPress, and Mailchimp

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a WordPress site and self-hosted setup
  • Paid annual plans start at $129 per site per year
  • One-time Agency pricing covers 20 sites rather than unlimited sites

• Directify10.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $12/mo · 7-day trial

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

  Visit DirectifyFull verdict →
• Directorist9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $129/yr

  A broad WordPress directory toolkit with a free plan and paid features for growing projects.

  Visit DirectoristFull verdict →