DirectorySpot vs GrowthZone
DirectorySpot
directoryspot.net
GrowthZone
growthzone.comSide by side
| Figure | DirectorySpot | GrowthZone |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Directory Creation And Management Software | 8.3 (#5) | 8.1 (#10) |
| Founded | 2010 | 1996 |
| Limits | The pricing page requires special pricing above 4,500 students, 1,100 HOA or church households, or 2,000 company or organization contacts. | The package comparison lists API access as an optional add-on for Starter and Engage & Grow, and included with Enterprise. |
| Product | DirectorySpot is a private mobile and web directory platform for schools, HOAs, churches, companies, and other organizations. | GrowthZone AMS is association management software for membership-based organizations. |
| Security | The maker says directory data, files, and backups are encrypted at rest, traffic is protected with TLS, and passwords are hashed. | GrowthZone Pay describes its payment processing as PCI-compliant and says it uses modern security standards. |
| Support | The maker offers a searchable Zendesk help center with admin and user categories, FAQs, and request submission. | The package comparison lists phone, chat and email technical support for all three tiers, with after-hours emergency voicemail on Engage & Grow and Enterprise. |
Plans
DirectorySpot
- HOAs and Churches — 1–50 households$100 a year
- HOAs and Churches — 51–100 households$200 a year
- Schools — 1–250 students$350 a year
- Schools — 251–500 students$450 a year
- Schools — 501–750 students$550 a year
- Schools — 751–1000 students$650 a year
- Schools — 1001–1500 students$750 a year
- Schools — 1501–2500 students$850 a year
- Schools — 2501–3500 students$950 a year
- Schools — 3501–4500 students$1,000 a year
GrowthZone
- Engage & GrowPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- StarterPriced on request
In their own words
DirectorySpot
DirectorySpot is a private directory platform for schools, HOAs, churches, companies, and other organizations, available on Android, iOS, and the web. Administrators can import data from an Excel template or any Excel or CSV file, then manage it through a secure website; the maker says changes reach users within minutes. Users can search entries and call, text, email, or map to a contact. Organizations can add their colors and logo, link an existing school calendar, and give users access to several group directories through one login. Emailing a whole directory or class can be restricted by security profiles, and data can remain hidden until parents log in and approve or share it. The maker says data, files, and backups are encrypted at rest, traffic uses TLS, and passwords are hashed. DirectorySpot offers a 30-day trial but no free plan, with plans billed annually. Listed school plans range from $350 a year for 1–250 students to $1,000 a year for 3501–4500 students; HOA and church pricing starts at $100 a year for 1–50 households. Special pricing applies above stated directory-size thresholds.
GrowthZone
GrowthZone AMS is association management software for membership-based organizations. It brings membership, events, finances, and member communications together, with tools for different membership structures, customizable packages, online applications, and member directories. The platform also includes marketing automation, sales funnel management, a form builder, mobile apps, and the InfoHub member portal. Add-on products include GZ Community, GZ Learn, GZ CMS, AI Newsletters powered by rasa.io, and GZ Pay. Listed integrations include Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Zoom, GoToWebinar, Zapier, and QuickBooks Online; APIs can support custom integrations for an organization’s needs and tech stack. GrowthZone Pay supports online credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and recurring payments, with no gateway fee. The three plans—Starter, Engage & Grow, and Enterprise—each include unlimited members and contacts. They allow up to 2, 5, and 10 users, respectively, and list monthly email limits of 5,000, 37,500, and 100,000. GrowthZone AMS is available on web, iOS, Android, and by API; pricing is on request and subscriptions are recurring.