Side by side
Directbase vs Listdom
Both stand on directory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
Directbase provides directory publishing, monetization, branding, and bulk content tools in one web service. Choose between the $19.00 Starter plan and $39.00 Growth plan based mainly on directory count.
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Listdom provides core tools for structuring, searching, mapping, and collecting directory listings on WordPress. Check which optional add-ons your project needs, particularly for monetization or migration.
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| Directbase | Listdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter Plan: $19 a month | Yearly Subscription: $144 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | directbase.app | listdom.net |
| On directory software | #19 of 31 | #15 of 31 |
Directbase: what it does well
- No-code directory creation
- Custom domains with automatic DNS and free SSL
- Stripe payment and order management
- CSV and Excel bulk importing
- Unlimited listings on both paid plans
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter limits you to one directory
- Subscriptions generally are not refunded for the billing period
- Uninterrupted access is not guaranteed
Listdom: what it does well
- Free, open-source core plugin
- Searches by keywords, categories, locations, and listing fields
- Google Maps and OpenStreetMap support
- Built-in CSV import and export
What to know first
- Commercial workflows require selected add-ons
- Requires WordPress 4.2 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher
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