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Head-to-head · Directory Creation And Management Software

Hivebrite vs Directorist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Hivebrite #3 in Directory Creation And Management Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Hivebrite
Directorist #6 in Directory Creation And Management Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Directorist

Hivebrite leads on 0 checks, Directorist on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHivebrite · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly Directorist
  • Most featuresDirectorist · 1 of 6

Hivebrite scores higher on our rubric for directory creation and management software: 8.6 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Directorist offers free plan; Hivebrite doesn't.

Hivebrite is the better fit for organizations building enterprise community directories. Directorist is the better fit for wordPress directory builders.

  • Hivebrite fits best

    Organizations building enterprise community directories

  • Directorist fits best

    WordPress directory builders

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Side by side

Feature Hivebrite 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Directorist 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.7
Ranking #3 in Directory Creation And Management Software #6 in Directory Creation And Management Software
Best for Organizations building enterprise community directories WordPress directory builders
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $129/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Community Tickets, Live chat, Docs, Community
Integrations 10 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Hivebrite 0/6 · Directorist 1/6
Paid listings Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Listing claims Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring memberships Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom listing fields Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reviews and ratings Not checked yet Not checked yet
Map search Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Searchable profiles, memberships, groups, events and messaging in one platform
  • White-label iOS and Android apps, with REST API and SSO integrations
  • Moderation, role-based permissions and compliance certifications
  • 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
  • No free plan; Core starts at 895 and is billed annually
  • White-label mobile apps may be a separately added extension
  • Custom Fit and higher-tier capabilities may require a tailored package
  • Requires a WordPress site.
  • Annual plans are priced per site, limiting value for multi-site use.
  • Refunds exclude lifetime deals.
Our verdict

Hivebrite is a cloud community management platform for organizations that need more than a searchable member list. Higher education institutions, associations, nonprofits and businesses can use profiles and directories alongside groups,…

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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. HivebriteDirectory Creation And Management Software 8.6Paid
  2. DirectoristDirectory Creation And Management Software 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hivebrite — where it wins

    • Searchable profiles, memberships, groups, events and messaging in one platform
    • White-label iOS and Android apps, with REST API and SSO integrations
    • Moderation, role-based permissions and compliance certifications

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Core starts at 895 and is billed annually
    • White-label mobile apps may be a separately added extension
    • Custom Fit and higher-tier capabilities may require a tailored package

  • 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 Oct 2026

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