eDirectory
Annandale, Virginia, USA
What it is
eDirectory is a platform for building and managing directory websites and mobile apps, including local business directories, tourism guides, membership sites and niche projects. Its content tools cover listings, members, classifieds, events, banner ads, deals, articles and a blog. Revenue options include one-time payments, subscriptions, recurring billing, sponsored listings, ads, coupons, paid upgrades and payment gateways. AI tools can create listing, event and post content, assist with writing, draft review replies and summarize reviews. The app builder creates native iOS and Android apps and supports push notifications. Other listed capabilities include custom listing fields, search and filters, location features, public submissions, and import and export. Cloud-hosted plans are available, or customers can host the source license on their own infrastructure. Professional Cloud costs $99 a month; Enterprise Cloud costs $199 a month; Enterprise Source costs $1,499, paid once. The source license includes some protected code, and source code for the mobile apps is not offered.
For and against
For
- Supports listings, events, classifieds and articles
- Offers subscriptions, recurring billing and paid listings
- AI tools assist with content and review responses
- App builder creates native iOS and Android apps
- Cloud hosting or customer infrastructure options
Against
- Source license has a small percentage of protected code
- Mobile app source code is not offered
- Source license includes 30 days of technical support
The verdict
eDirectory combines directory content, revenue tools and app building, with cloud and self-hosted licensing options. The source license has code limitations, so teams needing mobile app source should take note.
Who it suits
It is aimed at entrepreneurs and companies launching online communities, directory sites and niche marketplaces. It may fit teams choosing between a hosted service and self-hosting the source license.
Plans and prices
Professional Cloud license
Unlimited listings and members · hosting and SSL included · 5 plugins · 1 training session
Read 28 Sep 2026 · edirectory.com
Enterprise Cloud service
Unlimited listings and members · hosting and SSL included · 5 plugins · 3 training sessions
Read 28 Sep 2026 · edirectory.com
Enterprise Source license
Unlimited listings and members · full PHP source code access · self-hosting option · 10 plugins
Read 28 Sep 2026 · edirectory.com
On the record
- AI features
- AI tools generate content for listings, events, and posts, assist with writing, draft review replies, and summarize reviews.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes the product as intended for entrepreneurs and companies launching online communities, directory websites, and niche marketplaces.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Built-in content
- The platform includes listings, members, classifieds, events, banner ads, deals and offers, articles, and a blog.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Company history
- The company says it has helped customers launch directory websites and apps since 2003.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Hosting
- The maker offers cloud-hosted plans and says the source license can be hosted on the customer's own infrastructure.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google AdSense, and Facebook comments.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mobile apps
- The integrated app builder creates native iOS and Android apps and supports push notifications.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Payment data
- The privacy policy says eDirectory does not store or collect payment card details and names PayPal or Braintree and Authorize.net as payment processors.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Product
- eDirectory is a platform for creating and managing directory websites and mobile apps, including local business directories, tourism guides, membership sites, and niche projects.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Revenue tools
- The feature overview lists one-time payments, subscriptions, recurring billing, sponsored listings, banner ads, deals, coupons, paid upgrades, and integrated payment gateways.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says it uses security cookies and commercially acceptable measures to protect personal data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Source license limits
- The source license has a small percentage of protected code, and source code for the mobile apps is not offered.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- Professional cloud includes chat and email support, Enterprise cloud includes phone, chat, and email support, and the source license includes 30 days of technical support.edirectory.com · read 28 Sep 2026
