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Head-to-head · Directory Software

eDirectory vs Row.so

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score eDirectory #5 in Directory Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit eDirectory
Row.so #14 in Directory Software 6.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Row.so

eDirectory leads on 1 check, Row.so on 1, 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 scoreeDirectory · 7.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceRow.so · $24/mo
  • Free planonly eDirectory
  • Free trialonly Row.so

eDirectory scores higher on our rubric for directory software: 7.8 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #14.

eDirectory offers free plan; Row.so doesn't. Row.so is cheaper to start at $24/mo against $99/mo.

eDirectory is the better fit for enterprise directories with native mobile apps. Row.so is the better fit for modern AI directories using spreadsheets.

  • eDirectory fits best

    Enterprise directories with native mobile apps

  • Row.so fits best

    Modern AI directories using spreadsheets

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Side by side

Feature eDirectory 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Row.so 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 6.8
Ranking #5 in Directory Software #14 in Directory Software
Best for Enterprise directories with native mobile apps Modern AI directories using spreadsheets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo $24/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat
Integrations 9 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features eDirectory 6/6 · Row.so 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 listings across paid plans
  • Native iOS and Android app builder with push notifications
  • Open API, SEO tools, AI features, and paid listing support
  • 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
  • Paid platform plans start at $99 per month
  • Enterprise features cost $199 monthly or $1,499 one-time
  • Source license requires hosting or self-hosted deployment
  • 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

eDirectory is a directory website and app platform for entrepreneurs, businesses, associations, and companies building local, niche, membership, real estate, or marketplace directories. It combines categorized listings, custom fields,…

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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. eDirectoryDirectory Software 7.8Free plan
  2. Row.soDirectory Software 6.87-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • eDirectory — where it wins

    • Unlimited listings across paid plans
    • Native iOS and Android app builder with push notifications
    • Open API, SEO tools, AI features, and paid listing support

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid platform plans start at $99 per month
    • Enterprise features cost $199 monthly or $1,499 one-time
    • Source license requires hosting or self-hosted deployment
  • 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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