Head-to-head · Business Directories
Yelp vs Justdial
Yelp leads on 0 checks, Justdial 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 scoreYelp · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Yelp scores higher on our rubric for business directories: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
On listing submission, Justdial gives you Both where Yelp offers Free.
Yelp is the better fit for broad local business discovery. Justdial is the better fit for indian local business discovery.
- Yelp fits best
Broad local business discovery
- Justdial fits best
Indian local business discovery
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Side by side
| Feature | Yelp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Justdial 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Business Directories | #2 in Business Directories |
| Best for | Broad local business discovery | Indian local business discovery |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features Yelp 4/4 · Justdial 4/4 | ||
| Claim listing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviews on profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Verified profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing submission | Free | Both |
| Audience focus | Local | Local |
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| Our verdict | Yelp is a local business directory and discovery platform for people researching restaurants, shops, professionals, attractions, and home-service providers. Searches can be filtered by category and location, while business profiles bring… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Yelp — where it wins
- Detailed profiles include reviews, ratings, photos, hours, and contact details
- Free listings, claiming, review responses, and business messaging support owners
- Quotes, reservations, waitlists, food orders, and targeted advertising add utility
Where it doesn't
- The experience is centered on local businesses and location-based searches
- Service options such as quotes and reservations apply only in some categories
- Paid advertising and other business services add costs beyond free listings
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
- Yelp9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad local directory for finding businesses, comparing reviews, and taking action.
Visit YelpFull verdict → - Justdial9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad India-focused directory combining discovery, listings, reviews, enquiries, and bookings.
Visit JustdialFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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