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Head-to-head · Directory Software

Directify vs Row.so

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Directify #4 in Directory Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Directify
Row.so #14 in Directory Software 6.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Row.so

Directify leads on 2 checks, Row.so on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDirectify · 7.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceDirectify · $12/mo
  • Free planonly Directify
  • Free trialboth

Directify scores higher on our rubric for directory software: 7.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #14.

Directify offers free plan; Row.so doesn't. Directify is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $24/mo.

Directify is the better fit for broad directories with monetization and automation. Row.so is the better fit for modern AI directories using spreadsheets.

  • Directify fits best

    Broad directories with monetization and automation

  • Row.so fits best

    Modern AI directories using spreadsheets

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Side by side

Feature Directify 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Row.so 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 6.8
Ranking #4 in Directory Software #14 in Directory Software
Best for Broad directories with monetization and automation Modern AI directories using spreadsheets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $12/mo (best) $24/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days · card required 7 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Live chat
Integrations 15 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Directify 6/6 · Row.so 6/6
Custom listing fields ✓ ✓
Search and filters ✓ ✓
Location features ✓ ✓
Public submissions ✓ ✓
Paid listings ✓ ✓
Import and export ✓ ✓
Specs
Listing limit 50 Not checked yet
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
  • Generates directories from prompts, Google Sheets, or a blank canvas
  • Two-way Google Sheets sync with custom fields and advanced filters
  • Supports paid listings, maps, SEO pages, moderation, and checkout
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
  • No free plan; subscriptions start at $24 per month
  • Growth limits the plan to 5 directories
  • Some advanced capacity and support features require Scale
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,…

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Row.so is a hosted AI directory website builder for founders, solo operators, small teams, and agencies. It can generate a directory from a natural-language prompt, Google Sheets, or an empty canvas, then provides a visual page and theme…

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  1. DirectifyDirectory Software 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Row.soDirectory Software 6.87-day trial

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
  • Row.so — where it wins

    • Generates directories from prompts, Google Sheets, or a blank canvas
    • Two-way Google Sheets sync with custom fields and advanced filters
    • Supports paid listings, maps, SEO pages, moderation, and checkout

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; subscriptions start at $24 per month
    • Growth limits the plan to 5 directories
    • Some advanced capacity and support features require Scale

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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