The best business directory software in 2026.
A business directory can run on a hosted builder, a WordPress plugin or a WordPress theme. Here are the options worth a look, what each costs in its first year, and who each one suits. We make Yclas, so it comes first; every other row says when that product is the better choice.
Last checked: 23 October 2026. Facts about other products come from their own websites; the sources are listed at the end of this page.
6 options, and who each one suits.
Year one means what a working site costs in its first year, from each product's own prices. Hosting for self-hosted software depends on the host you choose, so it is left out.
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Yclas
A hosted directory and classifieds platform: business data to fill it, paid listing levels, claims, reviews with replies, deals, leads and AI, in 44 languages.
See pricing →Year one $678 on Starter ($19 a month for 3 months, then $69 a month) Good for Owners who want the directory tools built in rather than bought as add-ons. -
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Brilliant Directories
A hosted directory builder with a monthly plan and add-ons at $10 a month each, against a hosted directory platform with them built in.
Yclas vs Brilliant Directories →Year one About $2,304 Good for Your directory is mainly a paid membership community with members-only areas and content. -
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eDirectory
Directory software as a cloud plan or a PHP licence, with paid plugins, against a hosted directory platform with one monthly price.
Yclas vs eDirectory →Year one About $1,791 Good for You want the PHP source code on your own server. -
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Directorist
A WordPress directory plugin with a yearly membership for its extensions, on hosting you run, against a hosted directory platform.
Yclas vs Directorist →Year one $129 + hosting Good for Your site already runs on WordPress and you want the directory inside it. -
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GeoDirectory
A free WordPress directory plugin; paid listings (Pricing Manager), claims, multi-locations and ratings by criteria are paid add-ons, all in its membership. You run the WordPress hosting. [1]
Year one $139 (membership, 1 site) + hosting Good for A WordPress site that wants a free directory to start with and add-ons later. -
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MyListing
A WordPress directory theme on ThemeForest with paid submissions, claims, reviews, maps and messages built in; 6 months of support. You run the WordPress hosting. [2]
Year one $119 + hosting Good for A WordPress directory that wants the paid features in one theme purchase.
How to choose
- Filling it: a directory needs businesses on day one. Check whether business data, imports and claims are included.
- Making money: paid listing levels, featured places, deals and leads are often add-ons or higher plans.
- Reviews: owner replies, review photos and invitations decide whether businesses take part.
Questions people ask
Other guides:
What is the best WordPress directory plugin?
Directorist and GeoDirectory are the most used free directory plugins, each with paid add-ons; themes such as ListingPro and MyListing put the directory in the theme.
What is the best hosted directory software?
Yclas, Brilliant Directories and eDirectory are hosted. They differ most in what is an add-on: our comparisons list each one with its source.
How do I fill a new directory?
Yclas includes open business data from Overture Maps every month, imported as listings their owners can claim, plus CSV import and Google Places with your own key.
Sources
Checked on 23 October 2026. Prices change: the vendor's own page is always the latest word. If something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.
- GeoDirectory vs Brilliant Directories: free core, membership prices, hosting, the SaaS to come
- ThemeForest: MyListing ($119, 6 months support, 3.1)
- Yclas pricing
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