Head-to-head · Business Directories
Justdial vs ShowMeLocal
Justdial leads on 0 checks, ShowMeLocal 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 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #14.
On listing submission, Justdial gives you Both where ShowMeLocal offers Free.
Justdial is the better fit for indian local business discovery. ShowMeLocal is the better fit for local listings with social distribution.
- Justdial fits best
Indian local business discovery
- ShowMeLocal fits best
Local listings with social distribution
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Side by side
| Feature | Justdial 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | ShowMeLocal 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Business Directories | #14 in Business Directories |
| Best for | Indian local business discovery | Local listings with social distribution |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features Justdial 4/4 · ShowMeLocal 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 → |
ShowMeLocal is a web-based local business directory and growth platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Businesses can create or claim listings, publish updates, collect and monitor reviews, distribute listing information, track… 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
ShowMeLocal — where it wins
- Free listing creation and claiming with customer reviews
- Distribution to Google, Facebook, and 28+ platforms
- Review tools, Live Posts, contact analytics, and advertising
Where it doesn't
- Free Live Posts are limited to ShowMeLocal
- Post scheduling starts on a paid plan
- Full SML Agent access is limited to Platinum
- Justdial9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad India-focused directory combining discovery, listings, reviews, enquiries, and bookings.
Visit JustdialFull verdict → - ShowMeLocal7.9/10 · Free plan
A local listing platform that combines reviews, publishing, distribution, and advertising.
Visit ShowMeLocalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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