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Head-to-head · Directory Creation And Management Software

DirectoryEasy vs Directorist

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score DirectoryEasy #4 in Directory Creation And Management Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $199 Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit DirectoryEasy
Directorist #7 in Directory Creation And Management Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $129/yr Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Directorist

DirectoryEasy leads on 5 checks, Directorist on 0, and 2 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 scoreDirectoryEasy · 7.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDirectoryEasy · 6 of 6

DirectoryEasy scores higher on our rubric for directory creation and management software: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

DirectoryEasy offers listing claims; Directorist doesn't publish it. DirectoryEasy offers recurring memberships; Directorist doesn't publish it. DirectoryEasy offers custom listing fields; Directorist doesn't publish it. DirectoryEasy offers reviews and ratings; Directorist doesn't publish it. DirectoryEasy offers map search; Directorist doesn't publish it.

DirectoryEasy is the better fit for solo operators building small self-hosted directories. Directorist is the better fit for wordPress directory builders.

  • DirectoryEasy fits best

    Solo operators building small self-hosted directories

  • Directorist fits best

    WordPress directory builders

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Side by side

Feature DirectoryEasy 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Directorist 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.1
Ranking #4 in Directory Creation And Management Software #7 in Directory Creation And Management Software
Best for Solo operators building small self-hosted directories WordPress directory builders
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community Tickets, Live chat, Docs, Community
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features DirectoryEasy 6/6 · Directorist 1/6
Paid listings ✓ ✓
Listing claims ✓ (best) Not published
Recurring memberships ✓ (best) Not published
Custom listing fields ✓ (best) Not published
Reviews and ratings ✓ (best) Not published
Map search ✓ (best) Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free Starter plan supports one directory and up to 1,000 listings
  • Claims, reviews, maps and custom listing fields cover core directory needs
  • Paid plans add Stripe and PayPal monetization and custom domains
  • Build listings with custom fields, advanced search, and geolocation.
  • Accept frontend submissions and manage multiple directories.
  • Monetize listings with pricing plans and payment gateways.
Cons
  • Starter includes a watermark and limits listings to 1,000
  • Paid lifetime plans start at $199 one-time
  • Support is community-based
  • Requires a WordPress site.
  • Annual plans are priced per site, limiting value for multi-site use.
  • Refunds exclude lifetime deals.
Our verdict

DirectoryEasy is a no-code tool for creating, managing and monetizing online directories. Its small-business fit is clearest for solo operators who want to accept submissions and claims, organize listings with custom fields and categories,…

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Directorist is a WordPress plugin for creating listing websites across niches such as businesses, services, real estate, jobs, restaurants, and classified ads. It suits solo builders, small teams, and mid-market organizations that want…

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  1. DirectoryEasyDirectory Creation And Management Software 7.4Free plan · paid from $199
  2. DirectoristDirectory Creation And Management Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $129/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DirectoryEasy — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan supports one directory and up to 1,000 listings
    • Claims, reviews, maps and custom listing fields cover core directory needs
    • Paid plans add Stripe and PayPal monetization and custom domains

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter includes a watermark and limits listings to 1,000
    • Paid lifetime plans start at $199 one-time
    • Support is community-based

  • Directorist — where it wins

    • Build listings with custom fields, advanced search, and geolocation.
    • Accept frontend submissions and manage multiple directories.
    • Monetize listings with pricing plans and payment gateways.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a WordPress site.
    • Annual plans are priced per site, limiting value for multi-site use.
    • Refunds exclude lifetime deals.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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