Head-to-head · Business Directories
Justdial vs Hotfrog
Justdial leads on 0 checks, Hotfrog 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 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #15.
Justdial is the better fit for indian local business discovery. Hotfrog is the better fit for simple business profile management.
- Justdial fits best
Indian local business discovery
- Hotfrog fits best
Simple business profile management
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Side by side
| Feature | Justdial 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Hotfrog 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Business Directories | #15 in Business Directories |
| Best for | Indian local business discovery | Simple business profile management |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features Justdial 4/4 · Hotfrog 3/4 | ||
| Claim listing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviews on profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Verified profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing submission | Both | Both |
| 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 → |
Hotfrog is a web-based business directory for local companies and services. Businesses can create and manage profiles with contact information, descriptions, websites, social links, opening hours, logos, images, coupons, and special… 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
Hotfrog — where it wins
- Free profiles include contact details, images, and coupons
- Supports ownership claims, verification, reviews, and special offers
- Bulk uploads and API publishing support larger listing workflows
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to the web
- Paid advertising adds complexity beyond basic profile management
- AdVantage pricing is not presented in the published plans
- Justdial9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad India-focused directory combining discovery, listings, reviews, enquiries, and bookings.
Visit JustdialFull verdict → - Hotfrog7.8/10 · Free plan
A practical web directory for managing local business profiles and adding promotional tools.
Visit HotfrogFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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