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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.

Directbase

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

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

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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The facts

DirectbaseListdom
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebSelf-hosted, Web
Lowest paid planStarter Plan: $19 a monthYearly Subscription: $144 a year
Plans published25
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedirectbase.applistdom.net
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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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