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Head-to-head · Business Directories

The Real Yellow Pages vs Yellow Pages Canada

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score The Real Yellow Pages #8 in Business Directories 8.5/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Yellow Pages
Yellow Pages Canada #20 in Business Directories 7.3/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Yellow Pages

The Real Yellow Pages leads on 0 checks, Yellow Pages Canada on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreThe Real Yellow Pages · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

The Real Yellow Pages scores higher on our rubric for business directories: 8.5 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #20.

The Real Yellow Pages is the better fit for general local business search. Yellow Pages Canada is the better fit for canadian local business search.

  • The Real Yellow Pages fits best

    General local business search

  • Yellow Pages Canada fits best

    Canadian local business search

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Side by side

Feature The Real Yellow Pages 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Yellow Pages Canada 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.3
Ranking #8 in Business Directories #20 in Business Directories
Best for General local business search Canadian local business search
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request Free plan · pricing on request
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features The Real Yellow Pages 3/4 · Yellow Pages Canada 3/4
Claim listing ✓ ✓
Reviews on profiles ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Verified profiles Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Listing submission Both Both
Audience focus Local Local
Our review
Pros
  • Searches businesses by name, category, city, and location
  • Supports reviews, photos, menus, ratings, offers, and service details
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with Uber, Grubhub, and Fandango integrations
  • Searches businesses by category and location with maps and directions
  • Combines profiles, reviews, photos, contact options and operating information
  • Offers free listings plus owner management and review responses
Cons
  • Paid advertising and enhanced listings require contacting sales
  • Focuses primarily on U.S. local businesses and consumers
  • Businesses must manage pricing through a sales-led process
  • Paid advertising uses a contact-sales pricing model
  • The directory is focused on Canadian local businesses
  • Appointment booking is provided through the mobile app
Our verdict

The Real Yellow Pages is a local business directory operated by Thryv, Inc. It serves consumers searching by business name, category, city, or location, as well as businesses that want to maintain a local listing. Profiles can include…

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Yellow Pages Canada is a local business directory for people searching across Canadian categories and locations. Its listings can include contact details, websites, operating information, photos, ratings and reviews, while maps and driving…

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  1. The Real Yellow PagesBusiness Directories 8.5Free plan · pricing on request
  2. Yellow Pages CanadaBusiness Directories 7.3Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • The Real Yellow Pages — where it wins

    • Searches businesses by name, category, city, and location
    • Supports reviews, photos, menus, ratings, offers, and service details
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android with Uber, Grubhub, and Fandango integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid advertising and enhanced listings require contacting sales
    • Focuses primarily on U.S. local businesses and consumers
    • Businesses must manage pricing through a sales-led process

  • Yellow Pages Canada — where it wins

    • Searches businesses by category and location with maps and directions
    • Combines profiles, reviews, photos, contact options and operating information
    • Offers free listings plus owner management and review responses

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid advertising uses a contact-sales pricing model
    • The directory is focused on Canadian local businesses
    • Appointment booking is provided through the mobile app
  • The Real Yellow Pages8.5/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A broad local directory for discovery, reviews, business listings, and advertising.

    Visit Yellow PagesFull verdict →
  • Yellow Pages Canada7.3/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A broad Canadian local-search directory with free listings, maps, reviews and owner tools.

    Visit Yellow PagesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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