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Head-to-head · Directory Software

Directorist vs aDirectory

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Directorist #7 in Directory Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Directorist
aDirectory #12 in Directory Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit aDirectory

Directorist leads on 0 checks, aDirectory on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDirectorist · 7.6/10
  • Free planboth

Directorist scores higher on our rubric for directory software: 7.6 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #12.

Directorist is the better fit for self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects. aDirectory is the better fit for self-hosted directories with mature workflows.

  • Directorist fits best

    Self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects

  • aDirectory fits best

    Self-hosted directories with mature workflows

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Side by side

Feature Directorist 7.6/10 Visit ↗ aDirectory 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.1
Ranking #7 in Directory Software #12 in Directory Software
Best for Self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects Self-hosted directories with mature workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $129/yr $65/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 14 days 14 days
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Self-hosted
Support Tickets, Live chat, Docs, Community Community, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Directorist 6/6 · aDirectory 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
  • 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
  • Custom fields and drag-and-drop listing form builder
  • Advanced search with filters, maps, and OpenStreetMap integration
  • Paid listings, subscriptions, imports, comparisons, badges, and reviews
Cons
  • 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
  • Requires a WordPress site and self-hosted setup
  • Pricing spans several annual and one-time plans
  • Broader directory features may exceed the needs of simple listings
Our verdict

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…

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aDirectory is a self-hosted WordPress plugin for creating business, service, classified, real-estate, restaurant, hotel, and other niche directories. It is aimed at site owners who need more than a basic list: administrators can define…

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  1. DirectoristDirectory Software 7.6Free plan
  2. aDirectoryDirectory Software 7.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • aDirectory — where it wins

    • Custom fields and drag-and-drop listing form builder
    • Advanced search with filters, maps, and OpenStreetMap integration
    • Paid listings, subscriptions, imports, comparisons, badges, and reviews

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a WordPress site and self-hosted setup
    • Pricing spans several annual and one-time plans
    • Broader directory features may exceed the needs of simple listings

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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