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Best Directory Creation And Management Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Directory creation and management software helps you publish, organize and maintain member, business or community listings. This guide helps buyers compare plans, pricing, platforms and listing controls.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Directify | Directify suits indie makers, marketers creating niche directories and local business owners curating community listings. | 6.0 | $12 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Directorist | Directorist suits people building directory listing businesses on WordPress, including non-technical users. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 03 ClubExpress | ClubExpress suits membership-based clubs and associations that need a website, member records, renewals, events, and communications. | 5.5 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 ClubRunner | 5.5 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Raklet | Raklet suits organizations that need member records, renewals, communications, events, and a member portal. | 5.5 | $59 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 DirectorySpot | DirectorySpot may suit organizations that need to share contact details with members across web and mobile. | 5.4 | $100 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 07 MemberLeap | 4.9 | $320 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 eDirectory | It is aimed at entrepreneurs and companies launching online communities, directory sites and niche marketplaces. | 4.8 | $99 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 GeoDirectory | GeoDirectory suits WordPress site owners building a local listings directory, with add-ons for expanded locations and paid listings. | 4.8 | $148.85 a year | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 WildApricot | WildApricot may suit small membership organizations that need member records, renewals, event registration, and communications in one browser-based system. | 4.7 | $66 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
The page orders entries by newest releases first, using figures the makers publish. It does not score the tools, so compare the published details that match your project.
02
Directorist
Directorist suits people building directory listing businesses on WordPress, including non-technical users.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.6 Visit
03
ClubExpress
ClubExpress suits membership-based clubs and associations that need a website, member records, renewals, events, and communications.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.5 Visit
04
ClubRunner
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.5 Visit
05
Raklet
Raklet suits organizations that need member records, renewals, communications, events, and a member portal.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record5.5 Visit
6
DirectorySpot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $100 a year Record5.4 Visit DirectorySpot may suit organizations that need to share contact details with members across web and mobile.
8
eDirectory
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $99 a month Record4.8 Visit It is aimed at entrepreneurs and companies launching online communities, directory sites and niche marketplaces.
9
GeoDirectory
WebAPISelf-hosted $148.85 a year Record4.8 Visit GeoDirectory suits WordPress site owners building a local listings directory, with add-ons for expanded locations and paid listings.
10
WildApricot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $66 a month Record4.7 Visit WildApricot may suit small membership organizations that need member records, renewals, event registration, and communications in one browser-based system.
14
Fonteva
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Fonteva is aimed at associations, professional societies, association management companies, customer user groups, membership organizations, and fraternities and…
15
GrowthZone
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit GrowthZone AMS suits membership-based organizations seeking tools for member records, events, finances, and communications.
16
MemberSuite
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit MemberSuite AMS suits associations managing layered membership structures, dues, renewals, events, and member communications.
17
PeopleGrove Engagement Hub
Web Free plan Record4.2 Visit The platform is intended for colleges and universities, including teams working in alumni, career, enrollment, experiential learning, and mentorship.
18
YourMembership
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit It is positioned for small-staff and small to mid-sized associations, nonprofits, and other member-based organizations.
19
Glue Up
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.1 Visit Glue Up suits associations, event organizers, chambers of commerce, agencies, marketers, businesses, and NGOs that need member and event management.
Before you choose
Match the platform to your setup
Check whether a tool runs on the web, iOS, Android, through an API, as self-hosted software or as an extension. Choose the delivery model that fits your site and users.
Check free access and paid terms
Look for a free plan when you need to start without a subscription. A free trial can help you review a paid product before committing.
Compare the listed paid-from price and pricing model. Almabase lists pricing on request, while other tools publish starting prices or a fixed amount.
Review listing management fields
Compare custom listing fields with the information your directory needs.
Compare reviews and map search
Reviews and ratings can be important when listings need feedback signals. Map search matters when visitors look for places by location, so check how the comparison marks these capabilities.
Questions
Which platforms can these directory tools run on?
The category includes tools for web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted use and extensions. Check the platform listed for the tool you are considering.
Do directory tools offer free plans?
Free plans appear among the listed freemium tools. Directify, Directorist, DirectoryEasy and GeoDirectory are marked with free plans; ClubExpress and eDirectory are marked no free plan.
Which tools list free trials?
Directify lists a 7-day trial, ClubExpress a 60-day trial and DirectorySpot a 30-day trial.
How is pricing shown?
Listings may show a free plan, a paid-from price, a fixed paid amount or pricing on request. Almabase lists pricing on request.
Can I compare map search and reviews?
Yes. Map search, reviews and ratings are comparison fields for this category. Check the listing details for the tool you are considering.
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