GeoDirectory vs HivePress

GeoDirectory9.0Visit HivePress9.0Visit

GeoDirectory #6 in Directory Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $115/mo Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit GeoDirectory

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HivePress #8 in Directory Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $29 Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit HivePress

• GeoDirectory fits best

  Established location-heavy WordPress directories

• HivePress fits best

  Low-cost open-source directory foundations

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Side by side

Feature	GeoDirectory 9.0/10 Visit ↗	HivePress 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	9.0
Ranking	#6 in Directory Software	#8 in Directory Software
Best for	Established location-heavy WordPress directories	Low-cost open-source directory foundations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$115/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	10 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features GeoDirectory 6/6 · HivePress 6/6
Custom listing fields	✓	✓
Search and filters	✓	✓
Location features	✓	✓
Public submissions	✓	✓
Paid listings	✓	✓
Import and export	✓	✓
Specs
Listing limit	Not published	Not published
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	Free open-source core with custom fields and search filters Front-end submissions, moderation, geolocation, and monetization CSV import/export with WooCommerce payment integration
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 self-hosted WordPress website Paid extensions and themes are separate products All-extension access requires a $99 annual license
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… Read the review →	HivePress is an open-source, self-hosted WordPress plugin for creating directories and listing websites. It fits business directories, classified-ad sites, job boards, real-estate listings, and other projects where users need to submit and… Read the review →

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

• HivePress — where it wins

  • Free open-source core with custom fields and search filters
  • Front-end submissions, moderation, geolocation, and monetization
  • CSV import/export with WooCommerce payment integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a self-hosted WordPress website
  • Paid extensions and themes are separate products
  • All-extension access requires a $99 annual license

• GeoDirectory9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $115/mo

  A capable WordPress directory builder for complex listings, locations, and monetization.

  Visit GeoDirectoryFull verdict →
• HivePress9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $29

  A flexible, low-cost foundation for WordPress directories and listing sites.

  Visit HivePressFull verdict →