Head-to-head · Directory Software
eDirectory vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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
- eDirectory7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad directory platform for organizations that need web, billing, API, and mobile apps.
Visit eDirectoryFull verdict → - Row.so6.8/10 · 7-day trial
A spreadsheet-connected AI directory builder with monetization and SEO tools.
Visit Row.soFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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