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What eDirectory is

eDirectory is a platform for building and managing directory websites and mobile apps, including local business directories, tourism guides, membership sites, and niche projects. Its content tools cover listings, members, classifieds, events, banner ads, deals and offers, articles, and a blog. Search and filters, location features, custom listing fields, public submissions, and import and export are also listed.

The platform includes revenue options such as one-time payments, subscriptions, recurring billing, sponsored listings, banner ads, deals, coupons, paid upgrades, and integrated payment gateways. AI tools can generate listing, event, and post content, support writing, draft review replies, and summarize reviews. Its app builder creates native iOS and Android apps and supports push notifications. Cloud-hosted plans are available, while the source license supports hosting on a customer's infrastructure. The Professional Cloud license costs $99 a month; the Enterprise Cloud service is $199 a month; and the Enterprise Source license costs $1,499, paid once. The source license includes access to the PHP source code, but the mobile app source code is not offered. Cloud support options vary by plan, and the source license includes 30 days of technical support.

Who it suits

eDirectory suits entrepreneurs and companies launching online communities, directory websites, or niche marketplaces. It can fit projects that need listings and paid placements alongside a website and native iOS and Android apps.

What it does well

  • Supports directories, membership sites, tourism guides, and niche projects.
  • Includes listings, events, classifieds, articles, and blog tools.
  • Offers subscriptions, recurring billing, ads, and paid upgrades.
  • AI tools assist with content, review replies, and summaries.
  • App builder creates native iOS and Android apps with push notifications.
  • Cloud hosting and a self-hosting source license are available.

What to know first

  • The source license contains some protected code.
  • Source code for the mobile apps is not offered.
  • The least expensive listed plan costs $99 a month.

Limits

The Professional Cloud license costs $99 a month and includes five plugins and one training session. The Enterprise Source license includes PHP source access but has some protected code, and mobile app source code is not offered.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Enterprise Source licenseUnlimited listings and members · full PHP source code access · self-hosting option · 10 plugins · 3 training sessions · 30 days of technical support · Android and iOS app builder · Open API$1,499, paid once
Enterprise Cloud serviceUnlimited listings and members · hosting and SSL included · 5 plugins · 3 training sessions · phone, chat, and email support · Android and iOS app builder · Open API · basic setup service$199 a month
Professional Cloud licenseUnlimited listings and members · hosting and SSL included · 5 plugins · 1 training session · chat and email support · Android and iOS app builder · Open API$99 a month

As edirectory.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit the eDirectory website.
  2. Choose the Professional Cloud license, Enterprise Cloud service, or Enterprise Source license.
  3. For a cloud plan, use the included hosting and SSL.
  4. For self-hosting, choose the Enterprise Source license and host it on your infrastructure.
  5. Use the Android and iOS app builder to create mobile apps.

Verdict

Choose eDirectory if you want directory-site tools with built-in revenue options and mobile app creation. The Professional Cloud license combines hosting and an Android and iOS app builder for $99 a month; look elsewhere if you require complete source code for its mobile apps.

Questions

How much does eDirectory cost?

The Professional Cloud license is $99 a month. The Enterprise Cloud service is $199 a month, and the Enterprise Source license is $1,499, paid once.

Is there a free plan?

There is no free plan; the lowest priced listed option is $99 a month.

Can I host eDirectory myself?

Yes. The Enterprise Source license offers a self-hosting option on the customer's infrastructure.

Does eDirectory create mobile apps?

Its app builder creates native iOS and Android apps and supports push notifications.

What integrations are listed?

The pricing page lists Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google AdSense, and Facebook comments.

What support comes with the plans?

Professional Cloud includes chat and email support. Enterprise Cloud includes phone, chat, and email support; the source license includes 30 days of technical support.

Facts from eDirectory's own pages

AI features
AI tools generate content for listings, events, and posts, assist with writing, draft review replies, and summarize reviews. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Audience
The maker describes the product as intended for entrepreneurs and companies launching online communities, directory websites, and niche marketplaces. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Built-in content
The platform includes listings, members, classifieds, events, banner ads, deals and offers, articles, and a blog. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Company history
The company says it has helped customers launch directory websites and apps since 2003. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Founded
2003 · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Annandale, Virginia, USA · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Hosting
The maker offers cloud-hosted plans and says the source license can be hosted on the customer's own infrastructure. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
The pricing page lists Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google AdSense, and Facebook comments. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Mobile apps
The integrated app builder creates native iOS and Android apps and supports push notifications. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Payment data
The privacy policy says eDirectory does not store or collect payment card details and names PayPal or Braintree and Authorize.net as payment processors. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Product
eDirectory is a platform for creating and managing directory websites and mobile apps, including local business directories, tourism guides, membership sites, and niche projects. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Revenue tools
The feature overview lists one-time payments, subscriptions, recurring billing, sponsored listings, banner ads, deals, coupons, paid upgrades, and integrated payment gateways. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Security and privacy
The privacy policy says it uses security cookies and commercially acceptable measures to protect personal data, but cannot guarantee absolute security. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Source license limits
The source license has a small percentage of protected code, and source code for the mobile apps is not offered. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026
Support
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. · edirectory.com, 28 Sept 2026

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