# Best Directory Software 2026 | Capterra

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# Best Directory Software

Last updated on July 23, 2026

How to find the right Directory Software?

Learn more from our team about Directory Software pricing features and benefits in our Directory Buyers Guide

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## What is directory software, and how do I choose the right one?

Researched by: [Saumya Srivastava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ssrivastava/)and reviewed by: [Lindsay Page](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/lindsay-page/)

Updated on July 23, 2026

Directory software helps multiple businesses, such as membership-based, educational institutions, real estate, recruiting, and eCommerce in managing an active directory of customer/member/employee profiles with their contact information, organization, and other relevant details. Additionally, human resources, marketing and sales, information technology, and customer support teams can use the tool for managing employee information, business listings, leads, IT assets, software licenses, and customer support tickets. 

Most online directory software products are priced “per month” basis, and their entry-level pricing plan ranges from **$29 to $200+\***. An enterprise product priced higher may include additional features such as smart groups and permissions, advanced filters, and bulk actions.

First-time buyers consider budget, user needs, and integrations when evaluating options. To identify the best system for your needs, consult stakeholders on key vendor questions: 

_How does the tool deal with increasing data volumes and storage?_

_What are search and filter functions available for users?_

_What are the customization options available to add and modify the directory fields?_

For more information consult our [Directory Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

## Connecteam

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5,302 reviews)

Profile: [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Find Every Work Contact Fast - Employee Directory, Vendors & Team Contacts in One Mobile App

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Unified platform for teamwork

- Centralized real-time team messaging

Cons:

- Inconsistent and excessive notifications

- Recurring technical glitches

#### Starting price

Starting price: $29.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 4.7 rating

- Layout & Design: 4.4 rating

- Search/Filter: 3.9 rating

- Profile Visibility Controls: 4.2 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Profile Change Approvals: 3.9 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Giorgio D.

Reviewer details: Fine Art, 1-10 employees

Published: August 25, 2025

> "The user in your face is phenomenal and I love that there’s options for Geo tracking, whether that be something you choose to use or decide not to, depending on a company’s needs."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (5,302 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Julia C.

Reviewer details: Warehousing, 11-50 employees

Published: April 17, 2026

> "It offers a wide range of tools that help us manage scheduling, communication, and daily operations all in one place, which has been extremely helpful for our team. While we’re still learning all of its features and exploring everything it can do, the platform has already made a positive impact on how we stay organized."

### Integrations tab

Connecteam connects with 13+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- QuickBooks Online: 4.4 rating

- ADP Workforce Now: 4.4 rating

- Gusto: 4.4 rating

- Google Calendar: 4.4 rating

- Xero: 4.2 rating

- Zapier: 4.0 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Grace K.

Reviewer details: Consumer Services, 1-10 employees

Published: December 9, 2025

> "It was able to bridge a gap in our business that we had previously not been able to fill with other platforms."

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## Brilliant Directories

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (803 reviews)

Profile: [Brilliant Directories](https://www.capterra.com/p/133173/Brilliant-Directories/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

✨Try 7-Day Free Trial: BrilliantDirectories.com/Trial — 🏆 One of the highest-reviewed membership & directory platforms on Capterra 👉

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Responsive and dedicated support team

- Extensive video training resources

Cons:

- Recurring technical and usability problems

#### Starting price

Starting price: $1450.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 4.9 rating

- Customer Portal: 4.7 rating

- SEO Management: 4.6 rating

- Search/Filter: 4.7 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Layout & Design: 4.5 rating

- Payment Processing: 4.6 rating

- Reviews Management: 4.5 rating

- Profile Change Approvals: 4.6 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Amaete U.

Reviewer details: Commercial Real Estate, Self-employed

Published: August 2, 2024

> "The platform offers extensive customization, seamless integrations, and excellent customer support. Despite a learning curve for advanced features, the robust tools and regular updates make it a powerful solution for managing directories and member relationships."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (803 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Dexin Y.

Reviewer details: Retail, 1-10 employees

Published: October 18, 2024

> "Users benefit from top-notch tools to analyze user behavior and optimize site performance, supported by excellent customer service and a vibrant community for idea exchange and troubleshooting."

### Integrations tab

Brilliant Directories connects with 24+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/133173/Brilliant-Directories/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Mailchimp: 4.5 rating

- SurveyMonkey: 4.6 rating

- Eventbrite: 4.6 rating

- HubSpot CRM: 4.5 rating

- Stripe: 5.0 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Dexin Y.

Reviewer details: Retail, 1-10 employees

Published: October 18, 2024

> "Brilliant Directories also boasts effective SEO tools for improved search engine visibility and built-in systems that facilitate easy management of subscriptions and finances, with integrations for PayPal and Stripe."

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## ListingProWP

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (213 reviews)

Profile: [ListingProWP](https://www.capterra.com/p/176949/ListingProWP/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

ListingProWP is an end-2-end directory solution for WordPress with no paid plugins required. Join 20K+ users. 2K+ 5-star ratings.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5

- Features: 4.2 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $69.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 3.3 rating

- Layout & Design: 3.3 rating

- Reviews Management: 3.3 rating

- Search/Filter: 3.3 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Customer Portal: 2.8 rating

- SEO Management: 3.0 rating

- Advertising Management: 3.7 rating

- Payment Processing: 3.7 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (213 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Juanito O.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

Published: March 27, 2023

> "It integrates compatibility with multiple payment gateways, it also integrates features such as events and reservations."

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## Worky

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (171 reviews)

Profile: [Worky](https://www.capterra.com/p/195463/Worky/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Worky: #1 Payroll & HR Software for Mexico. Automate HR, Payroll, Attendance, and IMSS. Digitize and keep control of your teams.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: MX$79.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 4.5 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (171 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Verified Reviewer

Reviewer details: Medical Devices, 11-50 employees

Published: December 8, 2021

> "It helps you have control over your schedule, your benefits and also is useful to ask for vacations in an effective and official way."

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## ThoughtFarmer

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (118 reviews)

Profile: [ThoughtFarmer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144958/ThoughtFarmer/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Easy-to-use intranet platform with 240+ features, fast setup, and a 90-day risk-free guarantee to connect and engage your team.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $6.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Search/Filter: 4.8 rating

- Layout & Design: 4.7 rating

- Profile Templates: 4.8 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Peter S.

Reviewer details: Government Administration, 201-500 employees

Published: October 30, 2025

> "ThoughtFarmer is an end-user centric product with any possible feature you can imagine for a many-to-many communications, all implemented in a highly intuitive way."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (118 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Peter S.

Reviewer details: Government Administration, 201-500 employees

Published: October 30, 2025

> "ThoughtFarmer is an end-user centric product with any possible feature you can imagine for a many-to-many communications, all implemented in a highly intuitive way."

### Integrations tab

ThoughtFarmer connects with 13+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/144958/ThoughtFarmer/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Docs: 4.7 rating

- Google Drive: 4.8 rating

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Google Workspace: 4.7 rating

- Microsoft 365: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft SharePoint: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 4.8 rating

- Twitter/X: 4.5 rating

- Okta: 4.7 rating

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## Raklet

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (93 reviews)

Profile: [Raklet](https://www.capterra.com/p/148555/Raklet/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Raklet is an online directory software that allows you to list places, local businesses, members, and more.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $59.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Customer Portal: 5.0 rating

- Payment Processing: 5.0 rating

- Layout & Design: 4.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Gregory K.

Reviewer details: Market Research, Self-employed

Published: September 7, 2021

> "It has a clean design.  "

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (93 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Vladimir B.

Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees

Published: August 26, 2025

> "We’ve been able to handle membership management, donor and donation tracking, and even event planning all in one place."

### Integrations tab

Raklet connects with 4+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/148555/Raklet/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating

- Xero: 4.4 rating

- Zapier: 5.0 rating

- QuickBooks Online Advanced: 5.0 rating

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## eDirectory

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (82 reviews)

Profile: [eDirectory](https://www.capterra.com/p/149786/eDirectory/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Directory management tool that includes search functionality, online payment processing, SEO center, lead generation & listing preview.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5

- Features: 3.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 3.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $99.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Payment Processing: 3.0 rating

- Customer Portal: 2.0 rating

- Directory Listing Management: 2.0 rating

- SEO Management: 1.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (82 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Mei L.

Reviewer details: Internet, 11-50 employees

Published: March 16, 2023

> "It's a feature-rich platform that enables users to create membership websites for various niches, including directories and classifieds without requiring any coding knowledge."

### Integrations tab

eDirectory connects with 8+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/149786/eDirectory/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- PayPal: 4.6 rating

- Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating

- Stripe: 4.6 rating

- Google Maps: 4.7 rating

- Campaign Monitor by Marigold: 4.5 rating

- authorize.net: 4.5 rating

- Google Search Console: 4.8 rating

- Worldpay for Enterprise: 3.3 rating

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## Fluida

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (79 reviews)

Profile: [Fluida](https://www.capterra.com/p/190040/Fluida/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Fluida is perfect for SMBs (10-1000 employees), providing precise and intuitive solutions for attendance and shift tracking.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Available

- Search/Filter: Not available

- Layout & Design: Not available

- Customer Portal: Not available

- Payment Processing: Not available

- SEO Management: Not available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Olmo F.

Reviewer details: Machinery, 51-200 employees

Published: February 9, 2021

> "Usability is great, anybody could learn fast"

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (79 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Philippe N.

Reviewer details: Legislative Office, 501-1,000 employees

Published: January 16, 2023

> "Easily integrated, it has proven to be useful to facilitate internal management and communication processes"

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## Jostle

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (73 reviews)

Profile: [Jostle](https://www.capterra.com/p/130784/Jostle/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

More than ever, we need a place to bring everyone together and help each person succeed. That’s Jostle.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5

- Features: 4.1 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $2.50

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 4.5 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Ryan L.

Reviewer details: Government Administration, 51-200 employees

Published: February 8, 2023

> "The usability of the platform is great, minimal training required."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (73 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Maryanne N.

Reviewer details: Broadcast Media, 51-200 employees

Published: January 15, 2025

> "Jostle has helped bring our employees together and this led to improved performance."

### Integrations tab

Jostle connects with 67+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/130784/Jostle/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Drive: 4.8 rating

- Google Workspace: 4.7 rating

- ADP Workforce Now: 4.4 rating

- Google Calendar: 4.8 rating

- LastPass: 4.6 rating

- Microsoft Outlook: 4.5 rating

- Dayforce HCM: 4.0 rating

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- ADP GlobalView Payroll: 4.7 rating

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## Salesforce.org Nonprofit Cloud

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Profile: [Salesforce.org Nonprofit Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/265078/Salesforceorg-Nonprofit-Cloud/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Increase efficiency and effectiveness with Salesforce for Nonprofits and empower staff to do more with less.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Search/Filter: 4.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Momen E.

Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees

Published: June 3, 2022

> "The most important features of Salesforce NonProfit is visually seeing the link from the donor, to the dollar, to the fun, to the program it is impacting to the number of beneficiary we are serving."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (42 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Darren L.

Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees

Published: March 11, 2025

> "The configurability and integrations available are great."

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## CatBase

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (23 reviews)

Profile: [CatBase](https://www.capterra.com/p/88811/CatBase/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

The most flexible directory management and publishing solution! Images, hyperlinks, logic rules, tables, bar codes, QR codes ...

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 3.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.1 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: £595.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Available

- Search/Filter: Available

- Layout & Design: Available

- Customer Portal: Not available

- Payment Processing: Not available

- SEO Management: Not available

- Advertising Management: Available

- Reviews Management: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 3.6 out of 5 (23 reviews)

### Integrations tab

CatBase connects with 5+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/88811/CatBase/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating

- Microsoft Word: 4.7 rating

- MySQL: 4.6 rating

- Adobe InDesign: 4.8 rating

- QuarkXPress: 4.4 rating

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## Sift

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (16 reviews)

Profile: [Sift](https://www.capterra.com/p/157219/Sift/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Connect the dots across your org with the Sift people directory. Easily syncs with your core HR systems so Sift is always up to date.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $150.00

Pricing details: Other, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Available

- Search/Filter: Available

- Layout & Design: Available

- Customer Portal: Not available

- Payment Processing: Not available

- SEO Management: Not available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (16 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Sift connects with 20+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/157219/Sift/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Zoom Workplace: 4.6 rating

- Rippling: 4.9 rating

- Gusto: 4.6 rating

- BambooHR: 4.6 rating

- Workday HCM: 4.5 rating

- UKG Ready: 4.2 rating

- Greenhouse: 4.5 rating

- Namely: 4.2 rating

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## GeoDirectory

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews)

Profile: [GeoDirectory](https://www.capterra.com/p/200171/GeoDirectory/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Directory management solution that allows users to create business directories using templates, compare listings & import CSV/XML files

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5

- Features: 5.0 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per Feature

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 4.9 rating

- Layout & Design: 4.8 rating

- Search/Filter: 4.6 rating

- Payment Processing: 4.5 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Customer Portal: 4.0 rating

- SEO Management: 4.3 rating

- Reviews Management: 4.5 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)

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## phpListings

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Profile: [phpListings](https://www.capterra.com/p/207848/phpListings/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Complete solution for any type of directory website. Features custom listing types, monetization tools and multi-language interface.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.9 out of 5

- Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $99.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 5.0 rating

- Layout & Design: 4.9 rating

- Search/Filter: 4.6 rating

- SEO Management: 4.9 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Advertising Management: 4.6 rating

- Payment Processing: 4.8 rating

- Customer Portal: 5.0 rating

- Reviews Management: 5.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (10 reviews)

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## OneDirectory

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Profile: [OneDirectory](https://www.capterra.com/p/210611/OneDirectory/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

OneDirectory is the intelligent employee directory that turns employee profile data into a searchable, digital map of your company.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $349.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Available

- Search/Filter: Available

- Layout & Design: Available

- Customer Portal: Available

- Payment Processing: Not available

- SEO Management: Not available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews)

### Integrations tab

OneDirectory connects with 6+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/210611/OneDirectory/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Microsoft 365: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft Teams: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft SharePoint: 4.4 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating

- Microsoft Entra ID: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft Viva: 4.2 rating

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## Employee Directory

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)

Profile: [Employee Directory](https://www.capterra.com/p/186569/Employee-Directory/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Expand employee connections with Beyond Intranets SharePoint Employee Directory Add-in. Top rated app on Microsoft AppSource.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Other, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Not available

- Search/Filter: Not available

- Layout & Design: Not available

- Customer Portal: Not available

- Payment Processing: Not available

- SEO Management: Not available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)

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## MarketGrabber Directory Software

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Profile: [MarketGrabber Directory Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/157580/MarketGrabber-Directory-Software/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Online directory management system that helps users create business directories, generate SEO-friendly URLs, manage featured ads & more

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 5.0 out of 5

- Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $499.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Available

- Search/Filter: Available

- Layout & Design: Available

- Customer Portal: Available

- Payment Processing: Available

- SEO Management: Available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)

---

## Ideal Directories

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Profile: [Ideal Directories](https://www.capterra.com/p/200229/Ideal-Directories/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Ideal Directories is the fastest and easiest way to launch a money making business directory and coupon website for your community.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 3.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 3.4 out of 5

- Features: 3.3 out of 5

- Value for Money: 3.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $149.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Advertising Management: 4.7 rating

- Layout & Design: 3.8 rating

- Directory Listing Management: 3.7 rating

- Payment Processing: 3.7 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Customer Portal: 1.0 rating

- Profile Visibility Controls: 1.0 rating

- Reviews Management: 1.0 rating

- Search/Filter: 1.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 3.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)

---

## Bright Directories

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Profile: [Bright Directories](https://www.capterra.com/p/235824/Bright-Directories/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Launch directory and membership websites in as little as 48 hours with built-in hosting, payments, SEO, AI features, and member managem

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 5.0 out of 5

- Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $0.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Customer Portal: 5.0 rating

- Directory Listing Management: 5.0 rating

- Layout & Design: 5.0 rating

- Payment Processing: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Reviews Management: 5.0 rating

- Search/Filter: 5.0 rating

- SEO Management: 5.0 rating

- Profile Visibility Controls: 5.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Bright Directories connects with 7+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/235824/Bright-Directories/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- PayPal: 4.6 rating

- Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating

- Stripe: 4.6 rating

- Google Maps: 4.7 rating

- ChatGPT: 4.4 rating

- Razorpay: 3.6 rating

- Claude: 4.4 rating

---

## Instant Church Directory

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Profile: [Instant Church Directory](https://www.capterra.com/p/235799/Instant-Church-Directory/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Cloud-based solution that lets churches create and manage photo directories and communicate with members via email and text messages.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $9.99

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 4.7 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

---

## Workfolio Directory

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Profile: [Workfolio Directory](https://www.capterra.com/p/213099/Workfolio-Directory/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Highly customizable directory platform designed for professional organizations.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $199.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Available

- Search/Filter: Available

- Layout & Design: Available

- Customer Portal: Available

- Payment Processing: Available

- SEO Management: Available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)

---

## Lisfinity

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Profile: [Lisfinity](https://www.capterra.com/p/205830/Lisfinity/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Lisfinity is a platform that enables users to build and monetize any classified ads on WordPress websites through integrations.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $59.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Not available

- Search/Filter: Not available

- Layout & Design: Not available

- Customer Portal: Not available

- Payment Processing: Not available

- SEO Management: Not available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

- Generative AI: Not available

---

## Directorist

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Profile: [Directorist](https://www.capterra.com/p/253315/Directorist/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Most complete WordPress tool for any business interests, job boards, real estate, classifieds, or basically listing sites of any kind.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 5.0 out of 5

- Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $379.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Layout & Design: 5.0 rating

- Search/Filter: 5.0 rating

- Customer Portal: 4.5 rating

- SEO Management: 4.5 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Directory Listing Management: 4.0 rating

- Advertising Management: 4.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

### Integrations tab

Directorist connects with 21+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/253315/Directorist/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- PayPal: 4.6 rating

- Mailchimp: 4.5 rating

- WordPress: 4.6 rating

- Divi: 4.8 rating

- WooCommerce: 4.5 rating

- Elementor: 4.6 rating

- authorize.net: 4.5 rating

- WPML: 4.6 rating

- Dokan Multivendor: 4.2 rating

---

## ProviderDirectoryAI

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Profile: [ProviderDirectoryAI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10022707/ProviderDirectoryAI/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

PDAI simplifies provider search, tiering, and comparison with AI-powered tools, delivering accurate, compliant data in real time.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Customer Portal: 4.5 rating

- Directory Listing Management: 4.0 rating

- Profile Visibility Controls: 4.0 rating

- Reviews Management: 4.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Search/Filter: 4.0 rating

- Layout & Design: 5.0 rating

- Profile Change Approvals: 5.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

### Integrations tab

ProviderDirectoryAI connects with 9+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10022707/ProviderDirectoryAI/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Microsoft SQL Server: 4.6 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating

- MongoDB: 4.7 rating

- ABP: 4.6 rating

- Angular: 4.6 rating

- PythonAnywhere: 4.6 rating

- ReACT: 4.9 rating

- RazorERP: 3.7 rating

- Net1

---

## HR365

Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Profile: [HR365](https://www.capterra.com/p/176688/HR365/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

SharePoint HR365 offers customizable Human Resource and Power Apps like Employee Directory, Expense Tracker, LMS within Microsoft 365.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 3.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 2.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $49.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Directory Listing Management: Available

- Search/Filter: Available

- Layout & Design: Available

- Customer Portal: Available

- Payment Processing: Not available

- SEO Management: Not available

- Advertising Management: Not available

- Reviews Management: Available

- AI Copilot: Available

- Generative AI: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

### Integrations tab

HR365 connects with 33+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/176688/HR365/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Microsoft SharePoint: 4.4 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating

- Microsoft Edge: 4.3 rating

- Delve: 4.9 rating

- Microsoft Entra ID: 4.7 rating

- Microsoft 365 Copilot: 4.5 rating

- Sharepoint Backup: 4.6 rating

- SharePoint Azure AD Connect: 4.8 rating

- Azure Files: 5.0 rating

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Table of Contents

-   [What is directory software?](#what-is-directory-software)
-   [What are the benefits of using directory software?](#what-are-the-benefits-of-using-directory-software)
-   [What are the potential issues with directory software?](#what-are-the-potential-issues-with-directory-software)
-   [How much does directory software cost?](#how-much-does-directory-software-cost)
-   [What is directory software used for?](#what-is-directory-software-used-for)
-   [Which software tools integrate with directory software?](#which-software-tools-integrate-with-directory-software)
-   [Key considerations when purchasing directory software](#key-considerations-when-purchasing-directory-software)

## What is directory software?

[Directory software](https://www.capterra.com/directory-software/) or online directory software allows businesses to create an online directory or listing site. This can be used for various purposes such as finding business contacts, service providers, products, or even employees within an organization. A business directory organizes all the listings into categories and subcategories, making it simple for users to find what they are looking for quickly.

Some directory software capabilities include search functions, review options, and map integration so that users can locate listed entities geographically. The software enhances user experience by providing a simple navigation through large amounts of information while also helping organizations streamline their internal operations.

## What are the benefits of using directory software?

-   **Consolidates contact information:** A directory software solution centralizes all contact information into a single platform. Instead of scrambling through different databases, files, or notebooks for individual contacts, users can access everything in one searchable location. Users can quickly search for specific details, such as names, addresses, or phone numbers within the database, which enhances efficiency and productivity.
    
-   **Simplifies search and retrieval process:** The tool’s centralized system for storing, organizing, and retrieving information allows users to quickly find specific data using keywords or filters. This eliminates manual searching through vast amounts of data, increasing efficiency in finding relevant information with less time spent on searches.
    
-   **Enhances data organization:** Directory software provides a structured system for storing and retrieving information. Users can categorize, index, and search data based on specific parameters or keywords such as names, addresses, or services. This efficient data structuring makes the process of locating important details faster and more efficient, thus saving time while increasing productivity in business operations.
    
-   **Facilitates quick information updates:** The tool allows users to swiftly edit, add, or delete information. Whether it's a change in contact details, business categories, or addresses, the changes can be implemented instantly and effortlessly across all platforms where this data is used. This ensures that relevant stakeholders always have access to up-to-date information without any manual intervention.
    

## What are the potential issues with directory software?

-   **Slow search speed:** Users rely on directory software for quick access to information, so any delay can lead to frustration and inefficiency. If the database doesn't return results promptly or handle multiple queries efficiently, it reduces user satisfaction and undermines its own usefulness.
    
-   **Limited customization:** Limited customization options in directory software can hinder its usefulness. Users may want to categorize, filter, or display data differently based on their unique needs and if the software doesn't allow this flexibility, it might not serve users effectively. This limitation could make searching for specific information more time-consuming and less efficient.
    
-   **Difficulty in integration:** If the software doesn't integrate well with other systems or platforms, it can lead to inefficiencies and inaccuracies. This could result in more manual work for users who need accurate, timely information across multiple applications simultaneously, impacting productivity and data reliability.
    

## How much does directory software cost?

Most directory software products are priced “per month” basis, and their entry-level pricing plan ranges from **$29 to $200+\***. An enterprise product priced higher may include additional features such as smart groups and permissions, advanced filters, and bulk actions.

_\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offerings found on vendor websites as of August 13, 2024._

## What is directory software used for?

Directory management software helps businesses gather data from various departments into a centralized, searchable repository. However, based on the data fed into the system and the available software features, it can have multiple use cases.

-   **User management:** The tool allows the creation of new user accounts with necessary attributes (name, email, department, phone number, and issued assets). They are assigned usernames and passwords to log into the system (if required). The system administrator can modify user profiles for their information or access to different business resources. They can also deactivate or delete accounts when users are no longer associated with the business. 
-   **Authentication and authorization:** The tool allows capturing and storing user credentials, such as passwords, hashed passwords, or other authentication factors within the directory. When a user attempts to log in, the directory compares the provided credentials against the stored information to allow or deny access. Beyond traditional passwords, the software supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric authentication to add an extra layer of security.
    
-   **Email and collaboration:** The tool captures user names, email addresses, and departments at the time of registration on the online platform (web or mobile app). This directory helps email servers determine the correct recipient for emails and accurately deliver messages to the intended inbox. The tool also auto-suggests email addresses while composing the send list to save time and reduce spelling errors.
    

## Which software tools integrate with directory software?

A directory tool integrates with various solutions for data export and import. We looked across thousands of reviews from the software users to identify the products users frequently mentioned they integrated with their tools:

-   **WordPress** [website builder software](https://www.capterra.com/website-builder-software/) and a directory platform integration allow adding business listing and stakeholder profiles on the website (job boards, reviews, product or service listings). A website visitor can access all the contacts on the website for detailed information and connect with an adequate business partner. These integrated listings are well-structured to improve search engine visibility and optimized for relevant keywords to boost organic traffic. 
-   **WooCommerce** is eCommerce software that integrates with directory software to provide a single data source for product, inventory, and customer information. This integration allows tasks such as product updates and order processing to be automated, saving time and resources. It also assists with real-time inventory updates to prevent stockouts and overstocking, optimizing product availability and purchase cost. 
-   **Ninja Forms** is a [forms automation software tool](https://www.capterra.com/forms-automation-software/) that integrates with directory software to automatically populate the form data into the directory and create profiles. The directory data can be used to generate personalized forms based on user attributes or group memberships. 
-   **Google Calendar** [scheduling software](https://www.capterra.com/scheduling-software/) integrates with a directory management tool to create visual employee availability timelines for meetings, projects, or other commitments. Users can directly schedule meetings or appointments from the directory, eliminating the need to switch between applications. The integration also helps prevent scheduling conflicts by checking availability across multiple calendars within the organization
    
-   **BuddyPress** is a [social networking software](https://www.capterra.com/social-networking-software/) that integrates with a directory management system to enrich the user profile with social data, providing a more comprehensive view of individuals or businesses. Users can connect with others based on shared interests or professional affiliations, fostering a sense of community. The integration also enables group discussions, file sharing, and event planning within the directory listings.
    

_\*We identified these integrations mentioned most often in verified reviews of directory software published on Capterra within the past two years (as of August 13, 2024)._

## Key considerations when purchasing directory software

-   **Verify the capacity for large data storage:** Directory software often handles large amounts of data such as user profiles, contact details, and activity logs. Therefore, verifying its capacity for large data storage ensures it can accommodate the current needs and scale with future growth without performance issues or additional costs related to increasing storage capability.
    
-   **Evaluate the search and filter functions:** Search and filter functions are crucial in directory software because they allow users to access information quickly and efficiently. The ability to search for specific entries, sort alphabetically, by category, or other parameters can save time and streamline the user experience. Therefore, robust filtering capabilities are of utmost importance when purchasing directory software.
    
-   **Assess the level of customization for directory fields:** The customization level defines how personalized and detailed the business information can be. It also allows users to tailor the data stored, which improves searchability, organization, and user experience while catering specifically to specific business needs. Users can categorize, filter, and access information by setting up custom attributes or properties that are unique to the organization's requirements.
    

**Sources**

Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from [Capterra’s directory software](https://www.capterra.com/directory-software/). The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in Capterra's directory that offer them. 

**Disclaimer**

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