Head-to-head · Business Directories
Justdial vs Thomasnet
Justdial leads on 0 checks, Thomasnet 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
On audience focus, Thomasnet gives you B2b where Justdial offers Local.
Justdial is the better fit for indian local business discovery. Thomasnet is the better fit for north American industrial sourcing.
- Justdial fits best
Indian local business discovery
- Thomasnet fits best
North American industrial sourcing
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Side by side
| Feature | Justdial 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Thomasnet 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Business Directories | #5 in Business Directories |
| Best for | Indian local business discovery | North American industrial sourcing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features Justdial 4/4 · Thomasnet 2/4 | ||
| Claim listing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviews on profiles | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Verified profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing submission | Both | Both |
| Audience focus | Local | B2b |
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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 → |
Thomasnet is a web-based B2B directory and sourcing platform for industrial buyers, engineers, procurement professionals, and suppliers. Its audience includes businesses looking for manufacturers, distributors, service companies, and OEMs… 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
Thomasnet — where it wins
- Search across more than 500,000 North American suppliers
- Detailed profiles include capabilities, catalogs, and certifications
- Compare suppliers, save shortlists, and contact up to 20 suppliers per request
Where it doesn't
- Focused on North American suppliers rather than global sourcing
- Web access only
- Paid verification program pricing varies by monthly budget
- Justdial9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad India-focused directory combining discovery, listings, reviews, enquiries, and bookings.
Visit JustdialFull verdict → - Thomasnet8.8/10 · Free plan
A mature industrial directory with broad supplier search, filtering, comparison, and RFQs.
Visit ThomasnetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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