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Spec score 8.1 #8 of 33 in Directory Creation And Management Software

What it is

Directorist is a WordPress plugin for building directory websites, including directories for local businesses, service providers, classified ads, real estate, restaurants and job boards. It provides an AI Directory Builder and a drag-and-drop builder, along with multi-directory support, custom fields, AJAX search filters, featured listings, CSV import and export, and SEO-ready listings. Monetization options include pricing plans, Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, featured listings, claim fees, pay-per-submit and recurring subscriptions. The free version includes core directory infrastructure, custom fields, multi-directory support and CSV bulk import; payment processing and revenue features require a paid plan. Listed integrations include MailChimp, GamiPress, WPML, BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, Oxygen Builder, Elementor and WooCommerce Subscription. Directorist also offers a white-labeled native Android and iOS app, with setup and store submission handled by the company. Starter is listed at $116 a year and renews at 103 USD per year after the first year. Technical support responses may take up to 24 hours, or up to 48 hours on weekends and public holidays.

Spec sheet

Audience
Directorist says it targets non-technical users building and running directory listing businesses worldwide.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Integrations
Officially tested integrations include MailChimp, GamiPress, WPML, BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, Oxygen Builder, Elementor, and WooCommerce Subscription.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Mobile apps
Directorist App 2.0 is a white-labeled native app for Android and iOS, with setup and store submission handled by Directorist.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Privacy
Directorist says it does not share customer site information or personal data with third parties.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Support
Technical support is provided through a ticket system with responses that may take up to 24 hours, or up to 48 hours on weekends and public holidays.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Founded
2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · directorist.com
AI and builder
Directorist provides an AI Directory Builder and a drag-and-drop Directory Builder.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Analytics compliance
Directorist Analytics provides privacy controls including GDPR data protection, IP anonymization, do-not-track handling, and configurable raw-log deletion.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Core features
The product includes multi-directory support, unlimited custom fields, advanced AJAX search filters, featured listings, CSV import/export, and SEO-ready listings.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Free version limits
The free version provides core directory infrastructure, custom fields, multi-directory support, and CSV bulk import, while payment processing and revenue features require a paid plan.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Import limit
A CSV file of 25,000 records is described as possible, but hosting memory may require breaking the import into smaller batches.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Payments
Directorist has built-in monetization with Pricing Plans, Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, featured listings, claim fees, pay-per-submit, and recurring subscriptions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Product type
Directorist is a WordPress plugin for creating advanced directory websites.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Use cases
The documentation lists local businesses, service providers, classified ads, real estate, restaurants, job boards, and other directory types as use cases.Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com

Plans and prices

Starter $116 a year Renews at $103/yr after first year 1 site Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Pro $135 a year Renews at $118/yr after first year 5 sites Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Agency $153 a year Renews at $131/yr after first year Unlimited sites Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Mobile App $299 a year 40% renewal discount; optional updates from $58 Android + iOS · 1 site Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Directorist + Mobile App $359 a year Single Site · 1 full year · Android + iOS Directorist Pro single site · mobile app · app-store submission Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Starter $379, paid once Own It Forever, No Renewals ! 1 site Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Pro $579, paid once Own It Forever, No Renewals ! 5 sites Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Agency $749, paid once Own It Forever, No Renewals ! 20 sites Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com
Go Live in 14 Days $999, paid once 1 Directorist LTD site · 3 directory types · up to 5 custom features · up to 5 custom pages Read 1 Oct 2026 · directorist.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports multiple directories and unlimited custom fields.
  • Includes CSV bulk import in the free version.
  • Offers payments, claim fees and recurring subscriptions.
  • Native Android and iOS apps are available.
  • Integrations include Elementor and WooCommerce Subscription.

Limits

  • Free version excludes payment processing and revenue features.
  • Support responses may take up to 48 hours on weekends and holidays.
  • Large CSV imports may need smaller batches due to hosting memory.

Who it suits

Directorist suits people building directory businesses who want WordPress-based listing, search and monetization tools. Its audience includes non-technical users, and a mobile app is available for Android and iOS.

Verdict

Directorist covers directory creation, search and paid listings, with core infrastructure available free. Payment and revenue features require a paid plan, and support response times can extend to 48 hours on weekends or holidays.

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