Tripadvisor suits travelers comparing places to stay, eat, and visit, and looking for activities or cruises.
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Best Business Directories 2026
Facts read 30 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Business directories give people a way to discover organizations and offer businesses a route to publish or manage their presence. Compared on audience focus, listing submission, and the ability to claim a listing, the entries can be weighed against the customers you hope to reach and how you want to maintain a profile. Europages, Houzz, and Tripadvisor are among the options shown. Reviews and verified profiles provide further distinctions in the information visitors see. Consider mobile app availability as well as free-plan access and paid-from pricing when weighing practical fit and cost. The right mix of profile controls and audience reach will depend on what you need from a directory.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Tripadvisor | Tripadvisor suits travelers comparing places to stay, eat, and visit, and looking for activities or cruises. | 5.8 | $99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Houzz | Houzz serves homeowners looking for home professionals and resources, while Houzz Pro is designed for remodeling and design professionals. | 5.7 | $249 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 GreatSchools | 5.5 | $52.50 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Yellow Pages Canada | It suits people looking up local businesses in Canada and businesses managing a directory profile. | 5.5 | $45,500 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Healthgrades | Healthgrades suits people comparing local doctors and hospitals, using search filters, or looking for patient reviews. | 5.4 | $479.40 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 06 WebMD Physician Directory | Patients looking for practitioners, hospitals, or group practices may find the searchable directory useful. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Hotfrog | 5.2 | $10 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Cylex | It suits local consumers looking for providers and businesses managing their own profiles. | 5.1 | $1 a year | Free plan | Web | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 09 ShowMeLocal | 5.1 | $49.99 a month | Free plan | Web | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Europages | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
Houzz
Houzz serves homeowners looking for home professionals and resources, while Houzz Pro is designed for remodeling and design professionals.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1GreatSchools
WebAPIYellow Pages Canada
It suits people looking up local businesses in Canada and businesses managing a directory profile.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebHealthgrades
Healthgrades suits people comparing local doctors and hospitals, using search filters, or looking for patient reviews.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebPatients looking for practitioners, hospitals, or group practices may find the searchable directory useful.
It suits local consumers looking for providers and businesses managing their own profiles.
Vitals suits people looking to find and compare physicians by specialty, condition, procedure, location, or insurance.
It suits people searching for local businesses and services, especially those who want filters, saved collections, or community answers.
Kompass suits sales and marketing teams, exporters, procurement professionals, business developers, and executives seeking B2B prospecting or market data.
Sulekha suits people looking for local service professionals and providers seeking customer enquiries across its listed categories.
YP suits people looking for local businesses and services, as well as business owners or authorized agents managing a listing or advertising.
It suits business owners, bloggers, designers, developers, photographers, freelancers, and agencies building custom WordPress directories.
BBB suits consumers comparing local businesses and businesses that want a directory profile, customer feedback tools, or dispute-resolution options.
Brownbook suits local businesses that want to publish and manage a listing, and agencies assisting client businesses with online visibility.
N49 suits local businesses seeking directory visibility and customer-facing listings.
Thomasnet suits industrial buyers seeking North American suppliers and suppliers looking to claim a profile or advertise.