eDirectory
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What is eDirectory
eDirectory is a web content management platform focused on building and operating online directories and local listing sites. It supports publishing business listings, events, classifieds, and related content types, typically for publishers, associations, and entrepreneurs running niche or regional portals. The product combines CMS capabilities with directory-specific features such as listing management, monetization options, and front-end templates.
Directory-specific content models
eDirectory includes built-in structures for listings, categories, locations, events, deals, and reviews, which reduces the need to custom-build these objects in a general-purpose CMS. It supports workflows around claiming listings and managing business profile data. This makes it well-suited to directory and marketplace-style publishing use cases where structured content and taxonomy matter.
Monetization and billing options
The platform is designed to support paid listings and advertising-style packages, aligning with common directory revenue models. It typically includes features for plan tiers, promotions, and lead capture around listings. For organizations that need a CMS plus commercial directory operations, this can reduce reliance on separate plugins or third-party add-ons.
End-to-end site operation tools
eDirectory provides templates/themes and administrative tools to manage content, users, and site configuration from a single console. It is oriented toward teams that want a packaged solution rather than assembling a stack of separate CMS, directory, and payment components. This can shorten implementation time for standard directory site patterns.
Less flexible than headless CMS
Compared with modern headless content platforms, eDirectory is more opinionated around directory site structures and page rendering. Organizations that need omnichannel delivery, custom front-end frameworks, or extensive content modeling may find the architecture limiting. Advanced API-first workflows may require additional development effort or may not match expectations set by headless-first products.
Customization can be constrained
While templates and configuration cover common directory scenarios, highly bespoke UX, complex editorial workflows, or unique content types may require deeper customization. That can increase dependency on vendor services or specialized developers familiar with the platform. Teams expecting the extensibility ecosystem of mainstream CMS platforms may find fewer off-the-shelf integrations.
Not optimized for enterprise WCM
For large enterprises with complex governance, multi-brand/multi-region deployments, and strict compliance requirements, eDirectory may not provide the same breadth of enterprise WCM controls. Capabilities such as advanced personalization, large-scale content operations, and deep marketing stack integration may be limited or require external tooling. It is typically a better fit for directory publishers than for broad enterprise digital experience programs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $99 (price shown on eDirectory pricing page; billing cadence not explicitly listed) | Listed on pricing page; core eDirectory features available (see "eDirectory Features Included in all Plans" on site). |
| Professional (Cloud License) | $99 per month (monthly) or $74.25 per month (billed yearly — Save 25%) | Powered by eDirectory; hosting included; unlimited listings; SSL included; 1 training session; chat/email support; 5 plugins; Android & iOS app builder; Open API; basic setup. |
| Enterprise (Cloud Service) | $199 per month (monthly) or $149.25 per month (billed yearly — Save 25%) | Unbranded/white-labeled; hosting included; unlimited listings; SSL included; 3 training sessions; phone/chat/email support; 5 plugins; Android & iOS app builder; Open API; basic setup service. |
| Source License | $1,499 one-time payment | Unbranded/white-labeled; full PHP source code access (small portion obfuscated per site); unlimited listings/members; option for eDirectory hosting or self-host; install service included; 10 plugins; Android & iOS app builder; Open API. |
