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CatBase vs Brilliant Directories: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 2nd, 2025
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Summary
Features in Publishing and Subscriptions
10
50
  • Catalog Management
  • Workflow Management
23
Best performer
50
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
User satisfaction
4.0
User reviews23
Ease of use
3.6
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.1
Customer support
4.7
4.8
User reviews790
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Customer support
4.8
Price starts from
One-time payment
Free version
Free trial
One-time payment
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Any customer who needs to turn their database or spreadsheet data into a perfectly formatted publication such as a catalog, directory, or price list very quickly and accurately.

📍 Local Directories — 🎉 Membership Clubs — 🏙️ Online Communities — 💼 Professional Networks — 🌐 Organizations — 🎗️ Non-Profits — 💻 Digital Marketers — 🏫 Educational Groups — 🎓 Alumni Networks

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
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Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
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88811
1 screenshot
133173
5 screenshots

CatBase

10/50
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • API
  • Approval Process Control
  • Booking Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Campaign Analytics
  • Campaign Management
  • Campaign Scheduling
  • Circulation Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Visualization
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Email Marketing
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Image Editing
  • Magazines
  • Mobile Access
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Channel Management
  • Multi-Channel Marketing
  • Newsletters
  • Newspapers
  • Performance Metrics
  • Promotions Management
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • SEO Management
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Media Monitoring
  • Social Promotion
  • Subscription Management
  • Tagging
  • Template Management
  • Visual Analytics
  • Website Analytics
  • Advertising Management
  • Catalog Management
  • Content Management
  • CRM
  • Customizable Reports
  • Layout & Design
  • Multi-Language
  • Search/Filter
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Workflow Management
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Brilliant Directories

Top Features
23/50
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CatBase

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Brilliant Directories

  • Best Value Membership Management
    Software (2022)
CatBase
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Brilliant Directories
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
CatBase
  • By CatBase Publishing Systems
  • Located in United Kingdom
  • Founded in 1991
Brilliant Directories
  • By Brilliant Directories
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2008
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