Top 10 directory builders in 2025

So you’re thinking of building a directory website? Good call. Directories are one of the most effective ways to organize information, connect communities, and create value, whether you’re building a running club directory, a service marketplace, or a law school directory.

You can monetize your directory too, either by offering ad listings for businesses or charging for access to curated data. Either way, directories are a good project to work on, whether it’s just for fun or a side hobby.

Here are 10 directory builders you can use to build your directory website in 2025.

GeoDirectory 

GeoDirectory lets you turn any WordPress theme into a powerful directory website. Core features include unlimited custom fields, advanced search and filtering, Google Maps with clustering and custom styles, reviews with multi‑category ratings, location‑based search (including auto‑location suggestions). 

The plugin is free to use, but if you want to monetize your directory, you need the Pricing Manager add‑on, which costs $49/year for a single site.

Directorist 

 Directorist offers a free core plugin with multi‑directory capability, unlimited custom fields, an easy to use drag‑&‑drop form builder, review and ratings, SEO‑friendly listings, and geolocation search. 

Directorist also supports a wide range of extensions, enabling you to add booking/reservations, live chat comparisons, FAQs, and more.

Directorist has varying pricing tiers with its most popular plan at $134 per year, which includes priority support and automatic updates.

Webflow + Whalesync 

Webflow is a visual website builder and CMS that gives you complete design freedom while handling hosting, security, and performance for you. It’s a great choice for directory websites because you can model listings as CMS Collections (e.g., businesses, events, services) and dynamically create listing pages with fields for categories, maps, ratings, and more.

Use Webflow’s CMS Collections to manage listings and sync data automatically from Airtable to Webflow with Whalesync. Webflow also works with Relume Components, giving you access to 1,000+ pre‑built layouts and filters to quickly design professional‑grade directories.

Webflow offers a variety of tiered pricing, but the most suitable pricing plan for building directories is the $23 a month plan which allows you to add up to 2,000 CMS items.

Lovable 

Lovable is a vibe coding tool which enables you to build websites and software products without writing a line of code. You can start with a template or design your directory from prompting. 

You can create advanced search and filters by prompting. However, if you use Lovable, each time you need to add a listing you’ll have to manually update it through the platform’s dashboard. 

Unlike tools like Webflow paired with Whalesync, Lovable doesn’t yet support automated syncing from external databases like Airtable, so maintaining larger directories can become more hands‑on.

Brilliant Directories 

Brilliant Directories is an all‑in‑one, hosted platform designed specifically for directory and membership websites. It comes with built‑in tools for listing management, subscriptions, paid listings, event calendars, coupons, SEO, and advertising.

 You can choose from a variety of customizable templates and manage everything from a single dashboard without juggling multiple plugins or integrations.

Brilliant Directories’ pricing isn’t visible on their website, to find out pricing information, you need to book a demo.

Directory Engine 

Directory Engine is a WordPress theme built specifically for creating classified or directory websites. It includes front‑end listing submissions, user dashboards, featured listings, customizable search and filters, maps, and monetization options through paid submissions or membership packages.

Directory Engine is a one‑time purchase of $89 that includes the theme and core features, with optional add‑ons for advanced functionality. If you're looking for an out‑of‑the‑box directory that you can customize further with plugins, Directory Engine is a good option.

ListingProWP

ListingProWP comes packed with features like advanced search with auto‑suggestions, front‑end listing submissions, built‑in booking and appointment scheduling, and monetization dashboards for paid listings and memberships. It also includes integrated review systems, maps, and a drag‑and‑drop page builder for easy customization.

ListingProWP also offers a one‑time purchase option for $69 that includes the theme, other plugins and customer support.

eDirectory

eDirectory is a powerful, fully hosted platform designed for large‑scale directories and marketplaces. It includes multi‑level categories, advanced search and filtering, front‑end listing submissions, built‑in ecommerce and payments, membership management, events, deals, and SEO tools.

eDirectory is an enterprise level directory builder with minimal technical setup and the ability to scale fast. eDirectory is best when you need advanced monetization. Pricing starts at $99 a month.

Directify 

Directify is a modern, no code WordPress directory theme with built‑in listing submissions, advanced search and filters, Google Maps, reviews, and paid listing options.

 It stands out for its smart integrations: connect Google Sheets to import listings, use ScreenshotOne to auto‑generate screenshots, leverage OpenAI and SEO Bot for AI‑powered SEO automation, and trigger Webhooks for real‑time updates.

Pricing starts at $19 a month which includes unlimited listings. 

Mobirise

Mobirise is an AI‑powered website builder that makes it simple to create professional‑looking directory websites without coding. You can start by describing the type of site you want, and Mobirise will generate a complete design with customizable blocks for listings, forms, and maps. 

 Mobirise has pre‑made drag and drop blocks that you can use, including all the essential elements you need for a directory, menus, galleries, sliders, and contact forms. Mobirise also offers built‑in SEO tools and the ability to host your site anywhere.

Mobirise is free to use.

Ready to build your directory?

If you want the fastest way to launch a professional directory website, Webflow + Airtable + Whalesync is the ultimate stack. Design your site in Webflow with full creative control, manage your listings in Airtable, and use Whalesync to instantly sync your listings.

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