Brownbook vs Cylex

Brownbook is a global business listing directory where people can add listings, update details, and review businesses. Owners can claim listings to verify information and take control, enrich profiles with text, photos, and videos, and receive alerts about reviews. Brownbook also offers BLINX, a mobile-optimised business bio page with a short URL and QR code. The free business listing costs nothing. For bulk listing work, the Publisher API supports searching, inserting, editing, and deleting listings; it costs $0.10 a month, billed per listing per month, and requires a signed API agreement and an authorized OAuth key or token. Commercial users may not submit more than five listings for gain unless using the authorized API under a commercial agreement. Brownbook says listings can support search visibility and attract customers. The service is available on the web and through an API, and offers help pages and an email contact form.

Cylex operates online business directories that help people find local services and help businesses promote their offerings. Profiles can show maps and route planning, opening hours, prices, menus, product and service catalogs, brochures, and leaflets. Users can read and write company reviews and request free quotes matched with relevant local businesses. For local search work, Cylex offers listing management, Google keyword tracking, AI-powered business descriptions, and a Local SEO Grid on PRO. Standard syncs with Google and Facebook; PRO also syncs with Apple, Bing, Instagram, and X. Bulk Upload accepts XLSX files and publishes listings across Cylex and affiliated directories including FindOpen and Firmania. Uploads below 10 entries incur a $10.00 processing fee; uploads of 10 or more do not. The business listing and Local SEO Standard plans each cost nothing. Local SEO PRO costs $20 a month per location. Cylex was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Oradea, Romania.