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Head-to-head · Business Directories

Wheree vs Houzz

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Wheree #7 in Business Directories 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Wheree
Houzz #9 in Business Directories 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Houzz

Wheree leads on 0 checks, Houzz 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 scoreWheree · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Houzz
  • Most featuresWheree · 4 of 4

Wheree scores higher on our rubric for business directories: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

On listing submission, Houzz gives you Both where Wheree offers Free.

Wheree is the better fit for mobile-first local discovery. Houzz is the better fit for home-services professionals.

  • Wheree fits best

    Mobile-first local discovery

  • Houzz fits best

    Home-services professionals

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Side by side

Feature Wheree 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Houzz 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #7 in Business Directories #9 in Business Directories
Best for Mobile-first local discovery Home-services professionals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $249/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features Wheree 4/4 · Houzz 3/4
Claim listing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Reviews on profiles ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Verified profiles ✓ ✓
Specs
Listing submission Free Both
Audience focus Local Local
Our review
Pros
  • Free business listing creation, claiming, and ownership verification
  • Web, iOS, and Android access for local discovery
  • Reviews, community questions, media updates, and customer insights
  • Professional profiles combine project photos, reviews, and license badges.
  • Estimates, invoicing, payments, CRM, and project tools support client work.
  • Web, iOS, and Android access extends directory and project management workflows.
Cons
  • The basic plan focuses on maintaining a listing and general information
  • Community answers depend on participation from other users
  • Its focus is local discovery rather than broader business operations
  • Houzz Pro and the consumer directory serve different user experiences.
  • Advanced workflows such as takeoffs and bid management require Custom.
  • Advertising packages have separate pricing from the software plans.
Our verdict

Wheree is a local business discovery and review platform for consumers, travelers, and businesses. People can search by location and category, browse ratings, reviews, photos, and FAQs, save places in collections, share them with travel…

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Houzz combines a consumer-facing directory with software for home-services professionals. Homeowners can browse project ideas, search for local architects, designers, contractors, and other professionals, review profiles, and contact…

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  1. WhereeBusiness Directories 8.6Free plan
  2. HouzzBusiness Directories 8.4Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wheree — where it wins

    • Free business listing creation, claiming, and ownership verification
    • Web, iOS, and Android access for local discovery
    • Reviews, community questions, media updates, and customer insights

    Where it doesn't

    • The basic plan focuses on maintaining a listing and general information
    • Community answers depend on participation from other users
    • Its focus is local discovery rather than broader business operations

  • Houzz — where it wins

    • Professional profiles combine project photos, reviews, and license badges.
    • Estimates, invoicing, payments, CRM, and project tools support client work.
    • Web, iOS, and Android access extends directory and project management workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Houzz Pro and the consumer directory serve different user experiences.
    • Advanced workflows such as takeoffs and bid management require Custom.
    • Advertising packages have separate pricing from the software plans.
  • Wheree8.6/10 · Free plan

    A mobile-first directory for discovering, managing, and discussing local businesses.

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  • Houzz8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A focused directory and project-work platform for home-services professionals.

    Visit HouzzFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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