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DirectoryCraft vs Row.so

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.

DirectoryCraft

Free trial Web

DirectoryCraft combines directory data management, site design and publishing in one web platform. Its trial offers a way to build and publish one directory before choosing a paid plan.

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Row.so combines directory design, spreadsheet synchronization, AI content generation, payments, and SEO tools. Its plan structure and map-key requirement are important considerations before publishing a directory.

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The facts

	DirectoryCraft	Row.so
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Starter: $13 a month	Launch: $24 a month
Plans published	4	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	directorycraft.app	row.so
On directory software	#21 of 31	#25 of 31

DirectoryCraft: what it does well

CSV imports become editable, structured records.
Visual builder customizes directory pages and branding.
Paid submissions can use Stripe checkout.
Hosting, SSL and CDN delivery are included.
Seven-day trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
Starter is limited to one directory and 1,000 records.
Visitor submissions start with Growth and higher plans.

Row.so: what it does well

Builds directories without code
Offers three directory layout types
Supports two-way Google Sheets sync
Provides native payment integrations
Includes SEO publishing metadata

What to know first

No free plan is available
Launch is billed yearly
Map Locator needs customer-supplied map API keys
Some lifetime plans are sold out

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