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Head-to-head · Directory Creation And Management Software

Hivebrite vs eDirectory

  • 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
eDirectory #5 in Directory Creation And Management Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit eDirectory

Hivebrite leads on 0 checks, eDirectory 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 eDirectory
  • Most featureseDirectory · 1 of 6

Hivebrite scores higher on our rubric for directory creation and management software: 8.6 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

eDirectory offers free plan; Hivebrite doesn't.

Hivebrite is the better fit for organizations building enterprise community directories. eDirectory is the better fit for businesses building scalable listing marketplaces.

  • Hivebrite fits best

    Organizations building enterprise community directories

  • eDirectory fits best

    Businesses building scalable listing marketplaces

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Side by side

Feature Hivebrite 8.6/10 Visit ↗ eDirectory 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.8
Ranking #3 in Directory Creation And Management Software #5 in Directory Creation And Management Software
Best for Organizations building enterprise community directories Businesses building scalable listing marketplaces
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $99/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Community Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hivebrite 0/6 · eDirectory 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
  • Unlimited listings, custom fields, location search, and reviews
  • Paid plans, recurring billing, CSV imports, and SEO tools
  • iOS and Android app builder plus Open API
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
  • Cloud plans start at $99 per month
  • White-labeling is limited to Enterprise Cloud and Source licenses
  • Self-hosting requires the $1,499 one-time Enterprise Source license
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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eDirectory is a directory website and app platform for entrepreneurs, businesses, associations, and companies creating local, niche, membership, real estate, or marketplace directories. It combines categorized listings with images, video,…

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  1. HivebriteDirectory Creation And Management Software 8.6Paid
  2. eDirectoryDirectory Creation And Management Software 7.8Free 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

  • eDirectory — where it wins

    • Unlimited listings, custom fields, location search, and reviews
    • Paid plans, recurring billing, CSV imports, and SEO tools
    • iOS and Android app builder plus Open API

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud plans start at $99 per month
    • White-labeling is limited to Enterprise Cloud and Source licenses
    • Self-hosting requires the $1,499 one-time Enterprise Source license

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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