Directorist vs eDirectory
Directorist
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| Figure | Directorist | eDirectory |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.67/mo | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Spec score · Directory Creation And Management Software | 8.1 (#8) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Spec score · Directory Software | 7.9 (#13) | 7.9 (#14) |
| Audience | Directorist says it targets non-technical users building and running directory listing businesses worldwide. | The maker describes the product as intended for entrepreneurs and companies launching online communities, directory websites, and niche marketplaces. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2003 |
| Integrations | Officially tested integrations include MailChimp, GamiPress, WPML, BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, Oxygen Builder, Elementor, and WooCommerce Subscription. | The pricing page lists Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google AdSense, and Facebook comments. |
| Mobile apps | Directorist App 2.0 is a white-labeled native app for Android and iOS, with setup and store submission handled by Directorist. | The integrated app builder creates native iOS and Android apps and supports push notifications. |
| 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. | Professional cloud includes chat and email support, Enterprise cloud includes phone, chat, and email support, and the source license includes 30 days of technical support. |
Plans
Directorist
- Starter$116 a year
- Pro$135 a year
- Agency$153 a year
- Mobile App$299 a year
- Directorist + Mobile App$359 a year
- Starter$379, paid once
- Pro$579, paid once
- Agency$749, paid once
- Go Live in 14 Days$999, paid once
eDirectory
- Professional Cloud license$99 a month
- Enterprise Cloud service$199 a month
- Enterprise Source license$1,499, paid once
In their own words
Directorist
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.
eDirectory
eDirectory has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.