Head-to-head · Business Directories
Wheree vs ShowMeLocal
Wheree 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 scoreWheree · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresWheree · 4 of 4
Wheree scores higher on our rubric for business directories: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #14.
Wheree is the better fit for mobile-first local discovery. ShowMeLocal is the better fit for local listings with social distribution.
- Wheree fits best
Mobile-first local discovery
- ShowMeLocal fits best
Local listings with social distribution
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Side by side
| Feature | Wheree 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | ShowMeLocal 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #7 in Business Directories | #14 in Business Directories |
| Best for | Mobile-first local discovery | Local listings with social distribution |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features Wheree 4/4 · ShowMeLocal 3/4 | ||
| Claim listing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviews on profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Verified profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing submission | Free | Free |
| Audience focus | Local | Local |
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| 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… 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
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
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
- Wheree8.6/10 · Free plan
A mobile-first directory for discovering, managing, and discussing local businesses.
Visit WhereeFull 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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