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Head-to-head · Directory Software

GeoDirectory vs Directorist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score GeoDirectory #6 in Directory Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit GeoDirectory
Directorist #7 in Directory Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Directorist

GeoDirectory leads on 0 checks, Directorist 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 scoreGeoDirectory · 7.7/10
  • Free planboth

GeoDirectory scores higher on our rubric for directory software: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

GeoDirectory is the better fit for established location-heavy WordPress directories. Directorist is the better fit for self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects.

  • GeoDirectory fits best

    Established location-heavy WordPress directories

  • Directorist fits best

    Self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects

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Side by side

Feature GeoDirectory 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Directorist 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.6
Ranking #6 in Directory Software #7 in Directory Software
Best for Established location-heavy WordPress directories Self-hosted multi-directory WordPress projects
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $229/yr $129/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 14 days
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Tickets, Live chat, Docs, Community
Integrations 10 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features GeoDirectory 6/6 · Directorist 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
  • Advanced proximity search with maps, directions, and custom-field filters
  • CSV import and export covers listings, reviews, categories, and settings
  • Supports multiple directory types, paid listings, reviews, and custom fields
  • 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
Cons
  • Paid memberships start at $115 per four months
  • Premium add-ons, themes, updates, and support require a paid membership
  • Designed for WordPress, so it is not a standalone hosted directory service
  • 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
Our verdict

GeoDirectory is a WordPress plugin for building business directories, city guides, real-estate directories, job boards, event sites, classifieds, and local discovery websites. It suits organizations managing location-heavy listings that…

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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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  1. GeoDirectoryDirectory Software 7.7Free plan
  2. DirectoristDirectory Software 7.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GeoDirectory — where it wins

    • Advanced proximity search with maps, directions, and custom-field filters
    • CSV import and export covers listings, reviews, categories, and settings
    • Supports multiple directory types, paid listings, reviews, and custom fields

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid memberships start at $115 per four months
    • Premium add-ons, themes, updates, and support require a paid membership
    • Designed for WordPress, so it is not a standalone hosted directory service

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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