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Best Directory Creation And Management Software in 2026

Directory software lets organizations, clubs, alumni groups, businesses, and other communities create and operate directories.

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    Directify

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Directify combines directory creation, search, SEO, imports, and monetization options in one builder. The free plan has tight directory and listing limits, while paid plans start at $12/mo.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $12/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Directorist

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Directorist covers a broad range of directory types, with tools for search, listings, imports, and monetization.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $129/yr Visit site
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    GeoDirectory

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    GeoDirectory covers core directory tasks and offers add-ons for broader locations and monetization.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $115/mo Visit site
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    Raklet

    by Raklet
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Raklet combines membership administration, communications, events, and renewals in one platform.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $49/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Tendenci

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Tendenci combines association functions with downloadable, customizable open-source software.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    ClubExpress

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose ClubExpress if your club or association needs membership administration alongside a website, events, and communications.

    6.5 60-day trial Visit site
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    ClubRunner

    by ClubRunner
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose ClubRunner if your club needs website, newsletter, or member management tools, with options for different setups.

    6.4 From $27/mo (annual) Visit site
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    PeopleGrove Engagement Hub

    by PeopleGrove Engagement Hub
    Free plan Web

    PeopleGrove Engagement Hub combines mentorship, alumni networking, events, and reporting for institutional use.

    6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    DirectorySpot

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    DirectorySpot offers directory import, search, contact actions, and access controls across web and mobile.

    6.3 From $100/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Brilliant Directories

    by Brilliant Directories
    Free trial Web

    Brilliant Directories provides managed hosting and tools for membership, directory, and community sites.

    6.1 From $40/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    DirectoryEasy

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan · paid from $199 Visit site
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    eDirectory

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose eDirectory if you want directory-site tools with built-in revenue options and mobile app creation.

    5.9 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Visit site
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    360Alumni

    by 360Alumni
    Paid APIWeb

    360Alumni brings community, event, fundraising, membership, and email tools together for organizations serving alumni and members.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    GrowthZone

    by GrowthZone
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    GrowthZone offers the same unlimited member and contact capacity across its three plans, with user and email limits varying by tier.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    WildApricot

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    WildApricot brings membership records, renewals, event administration, and communications together, with separate mobile apps and integrations.

    5.8 From $66/mo · 60-day trial Visit site
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    Glue Up

    by Glue Up
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Glue Up combines membership administration, event operations and CRM in one service, with integrations and website connection options.

    5.7 From $3,000/yr Visit site
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    Almabase

    Paid Web

    Consider Almabase if your organization wants engagement programs, events, and online giving connected to its CRM.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Fonteva

    by Fonteva
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Fonteva if your organization needs membership and event management built on Salesforce, with payment and member engagement tools in the same suite.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    MemberSuite

    by MemberSuite
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    MemberSuite combines membership administration, billing, events, analytics, and integrations for organizations with complex structures.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    MemberLeap

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    MemberLeap combines membership records, websites, events, commerce, fundraising, and payments in one association-focused service.

    5.5 From $320/mo Visit site
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    MarketGrabber Job Board Software

    Paid Self-hostedWeb

    MarketGrabber combines employer and job-seeker workflows with monetization, integrations, and optional sourcing tools.

    5.4 Visit site
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    MemberClicks

    Paid APIWeb

    MemberClicks covers membership administration, communications, events, websites, payments, and reporting for association teams.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    iMIS

    by iMIS
    Paid Web

    iMIS centers on membership administration and member-facing online services.

    5.3 Visit site
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    YourMembership

    by YourMembership
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose YourMembership if your organization needs a broad association system covering members, events, websites, commerce, and community tools.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Member365

    Paid Web

    Member365 brings enrollment, dues, renewals, member access, communications, and website building into one web service.

    5.2 From $299/mo Visit site

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Products in this group are available through web browsers, iOS, Android, APIs, self-hosting, or browser extensions.

Questions

Are free plans available in directory software?

Some entries include a free plan, but the terms attached to those plans vary. Check the listed plan details before choosing.

Where can directory software run?

The listed products cover web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted software, and browser-extension use.

Which tools have trial periods?

Directify lists a seven-day trial, ClubExpress 60 days, and DirectorySpot 30 days.

What paid starting prices are listed?

Listed examples are Directify at $12 per month, Directorist at $129 per year, DirectoryEasy at $199, and eDirectory at $99 per month.

Can I check or change the source code?

Review the software licence and hosting terms for the tool you are considering to confirm whether code access and modification are permitted.

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