Head-to-head · Business Directories
Justdial vs Brownbook
Justdial leads on 0 checks, Brownbook on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreJustdial · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresJustdial · 4 of 4
Justdial scores higher on our rubric for business directories: 9.2 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #23.
On listing submission, Justdial gives you Both where Brownbook offers Free.
Justdial is the better fit for indian local business discovery. Brownbook is the better fit for free global business listings.
- Justdial fits best
Indian local business discovery
- Brownbook fits best
Free global business listings
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Side by side
| Feature | Justdial 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Brownbook 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Business Directories | #23 in Business Directories |
| Best for | Indian local business discovery | Free global business listings |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features Justdial 4/4 · Brownbook 3/4 | ||
| Claim listing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviews on profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Verified profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing submission | Both | Free |
| Audience focus | Local | Local |
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| Our verdict | Justdial is an India-focused local search and business directory platform for people finding businesses and services by category and location. Users can view contact details, addresses, photos, ratings, reviews, offers, and directions,… Read the review → |
Brownbook is a global online business directory for people discovering businesses and for organizations managing their public listings. Visitors can search by business type or name and city, while businesses can add new listings for free… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Justdial — where it wins
- Free business listings with profile claiming and mobile verification
- Reviews, questions, photos, videos, services, and product information
- Search, enquiries, quotes, bookings, and AI-assisted provider connections
Where it doesn't
- Paid advertising is separate from the free listing
- Online transactions are available only for selected offerings
- Its focus is India rather than broad international discovery
Brownbook — where it wins
- Free listing submission and profile claiming
- Rich profiles with photos, videos, social links, and reviews
- Publisher API for bulk listing search and management
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform breadth
- Focused on directory listings rather than broader business tools
- Bio pages use the BLINX format
- Justdial9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad India-focused directory combining discovery, listings, reviews, enquiries, and bookings.
Visit JustdialFull verdict → - Brownbook7.0/10 · Free plan
A free, web-based directory for finding, managing, and enriching business listings.
Visit BrownbookFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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