Head-to-head · Business Directories
Yelp vs ShowMeLocal
Yelp 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 scoreYelp · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresYelp · 4 of 4
Yelp scores higher on our rubric for business directories: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #14.
Yelp is the better fit for broad local business discovery. ShowMeLocal is the better fit for local listings with social distribution.
- Yelp fits best
Broad local business discovery
- ShowMeLocal fits best
Local listings with social distribution
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Side by side
| Feature | Yelp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | ShowMeLocal 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Business Directories | #14 in Business Directories |
| Best for | Broad local business discovery | Local listings with social distribution |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features Yelp 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Yelp9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad local directory for finding businesses, comparing reviews, and taking action.
Visit YelpFull 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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