The Truth About Directory Scripts
The truth about directory scripts is this: there's a lot of them out there and price isn't a reliable guide to quality.
Google the phrase "directory script" and you'll get 288,000 results, plus a ton of ads. But how will you know which script is the right one for your needs? Be sure to read Choosing Directory Software for some important (but not-so-obvious) factors you don't want to overlook!
| Product | Price ($US) | Our Rating | Detailed Review | ||
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| phpMyDirectory | $99.95 |  |
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| DirectoryPress | $79 | |
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| WSN Links | $198 | |
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| BizDirectory | $49.95 | |
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| eDirectory | $299 + $99/mo | |
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| Gossamer Links | $450 | |
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| ShweDirectory | $129 |  |
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| PowerSeek SQL | $299 | |
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| eSyndiCat | $75 | |
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| Subrion Web Directory | $99 | |
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| CreaDirectory | $99 | |
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| K-Links | $169 | |
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| phpLinkDirectory (phpLD) | $30 | |
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| qlWebDS | $79.95 | |
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| Mosets Tree | $119 | |
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| Indexu | $99 |  |
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| Softbiz Link Directory | $49 | |
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| In-Link Directory | free | |
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| BosDirectory Links | $29 | |
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| vBadvanced Links | $39.99 + $195 | |
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| BS Business Directory | $24.95 | |
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| Php Weby | free | |
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If a particular script could not meet our top four criteria, it was not selected for review. (Read our criteria here.) If you think we've missed a good one, please leave a comment so we can look it over! Pop Quiz answers: |
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what directory script do you recommend for a business directory, for example a city business directory.
what would be your top three choices in order from the five star products except gossamer and edirectory
Thanks,
Brian
Hi Brian,
All of the top 5 are excellent products. If you have no programming knowledge at all, DirectoryPress will probably be easiest to work with.
Actually, all of the scripts listed here are good products. Which one is best for you will depend on what your needs are and how much knowledge & website experience you already have. The individual reviews will help you figure out which one might work best for you, and most of these products have live demo sites you can play around with to get a feel for how easy or difficult the script is to use.
Kathee