Directify vs HivePress

Directify10.0Visit HivePress9.0Visit

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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HivePress #8 in Directory Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $29 Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit HivePress

• Directify fits best

  Broad directories with monetization and automation

• HivePress fits best

  Low-cost open-source directory foundations

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Side by side

Feature	Directify 10.0/10 Visit ↗	HivePress 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	10.0	9.0
Ranking	#4 in Directory Software	#8 in Directory Software
Best for	Broad directories with monetization and automation	Low-cost open-source directory foundations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$12/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	15 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Directify 6/6 · HivePress 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	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	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 self-hosted WordPress website Paid extensions and themes are separate products All-extension access requires a $99 annual license
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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 →
• HivePress9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $29

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

  Visit HivePressFull verdict →