Every plan explained —
so you pick the right one first time
Annual or lifetime. One site or unlimited. Starter, Pro, or Agency. This is a plain-English breakdown of every Directorist plan, what’s included in all of them, and which one actually matches where you are right now.
How Directorist pricing is structured
Directorist has one critically important feature before you even look at the numbers: every paid plan gives you access to the same thing. All premium themes. All 30+ extensions. Every feature released while your license is active. There is no higher tier with more features — the only difference between plans is how many sites you can use the plugin on, and whether you pay annually or once for life.
That’s a significant pricing philosophy. Most SaaS tools gate features by tier. Directorist gates by site count. Which means the decision of which plan to pick is genuinely simple: count your sites, decide if you want to pay yearly or once, and choose accordingly.
There is also a free version on WordPress.org with meaningful functionality — frontend submission, basic search, shortcodes, and more — which is worth trying before any purchase decision. The paid plans unlock the full extension library and premium themes, plus priority support.
Pay yearly — lower upfront cost, renew to keep updates
Annual billing is the lower entry point. You get the full feature set and keep updates and support for as long as you renew. If your license lapses, the plugin keeps working — you just stop receiving updates and support.
Annual discount applies to the first year. Renewal prices are shown above. All prices in USD.
Pay once — own it forever, no renewals
Lifetime plans are the better deal for anyone planning to run a directory long-term. One payment covers all future updates and access to new extensions — no annual renewal, ever.
The Mega Bundle — three products, one price, forever
If you’re serious about building a directory business, this is the most cost-efficient way to get everything you need — including lead capture and legal compliance tools — in a single lifetime purchase.
Own It Forever Mega Bundle
Build your directory, capture leads, and stay legally compliant. No subscriptions. Pay once, own it all forever. Three production-ready tools bundled at a fraction of what they cost separately.
30+ extensions, all premium themes — on every single plan
This is what makes Directorist’s pricing unusual. There is no feature gating between tiers. Every category below is fully unlocked whether you’re on Starter or Agency.
Design & Themes
- All premium themes included
- One-click templates for Elementor & Divi
- Drag and drop blocks (Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg)
- Works with any page builder
- Mobile responsive out of the box
Monetization
- Pricing plans with recurring billing support
- PayPal & Stripe payment gateways
- WooCommerce pricing plan integration
- Claim listing monetization
- Ads manager & coupon manager
Location & Maps
- Google Maps & OpenStreetMap support
- Listings displayed on map
- Geolocation-based search
- Radius search
- Location filtering by region or city
Search & Discovery
- Advanced search filters
- Universal search across all content
- Search alert notifications
- Category & tag filtering
- AI Search (coming soon)
Listing Management
- Drag and drop listing builder
- Frontend submission by users
- Google Business import
- RSS/Feed importer (Craigslist etc.)
- CSV bulk import & export
Booking & Appointments
- Search & event booking
- Rental booking system
- Google Calendar integration
- Business hours management
- Live chat on listings
Reviews & Trust
- Multi-criteria advanced reviews
- Report listing functionality
- Verified badge for listings
- Compare listings side by side
- Mark as Sold for classifieds
Integrations
- WPML & Polylang (multilingual)
- BuddyBoss & BuddyPress
- Mailchimp email marketing
- GamiPress gamification
- And more third-party plugins
Developer Tools
- REST API access
- Custom hooks & filters
- Shortcode support throughout
- Full documentation library
Which plan should you pick?
Answer the question in the left column. The right column tells you which plan fits — and why.
| If you’re thinking… | Pick this plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| “I have one directory and I’m just getting started” | Starter Annual — $103/yr | Lowest entry cost. Full feature access. Good if you’re still proving the concept before committing to a lifetime purchase. |
| “I’m building one directory and plan to run it long-term” | Starter Lifetime — $379 | Same single-site access, no renewal ever. Pays for itself vs. annual billing in under 4 years. |
| “I manage directories for clients or run a few side projects” | Pro Annual — $118/yr or Pro Lifetime — $579 | Five-site coverage handles most freelancer portfolios. Step up from Starter without going to unlimited. |
| “I build client sites regularly or want unlimited coverage” | Agency Annual — $142/yr | Unlimited sites for just $39 more than Pro annual. The math is obvious the moment you have more than five sites in view. |
| “I want the best long-term value for multiple sites” | Agency Lifetime — $749 | Twenty sites, one payment, no renewals. Covers most agency workloads indefinitely. |
| “I want Directorist plus lead capture plus legal compliance, all forever” | Mega Bundle — $799 | Directorist Agency Lifetime + FormGent + Legal Page for $50 more than Directorist alone. This is the complete directory business stack in one purchase. |
| “I want to test before I buy anything” | Free version first | Download from WordPress.org, build your first directory with core features, then upgrade when you’re confident in the niche. |
600+ five-star reviews — here’s a sample
These aren’t handpicked outliers. Directorist has maintained a consistent five-star average across hundreds of verified reviews on WordPress.org and its own testimonial page.
Very satisfied with the plugin and support team. The functionality is comprehensive and the interface is intuitive — even for those with limited technical experience. What stands out most is the incredible customer support.
Directorist is the best WordPress directory builder I’ve come across. What really captured my loyalty is the tech support. Too many great products out there have lousy support — Directorist, I’m a customer for life.
My project is multiple directories — businesses can list their company, events, and jobs for the community. The team behind Directorist has been brilliant throughout. Exactly what I needed for the job.
A powerful tool with great potential for building directory websites. I ran into styling challenges with Divi and the support team has been responsive and helpful throughout — clear guidance, issues resolved.
Lots of settings, particularly innovative and advanced design. I searched for a long time and haven’t found anything like it. Excellent for classic users — no need to dig into the internals to get it working.
The installation process was smooth and user-friendly, even for someone with limited technical expertise. A sleek, intuitive interface that made it simple to organize and manage listings from day one.
What WordPress professionals say
These quotes come from independent WordPress content creators who reviewed Directorist without commercial incentive. Their assessments are their own.
14-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked
Every Directorist plan is covered by a full refund guarantee. If the product isn’t the right fit within the first 14 days, you get your money back.
100% No-Risk Money Back
If you purchase any Directorist plan and decide within 14 days that it’s not the right fit, a full refund is issued with no questions asked. Backed personally by Masud Rana, Founder & CEO of Directorist. You’re not taking a risk — you’re taking a test drive with a full refund available if it doesn’t work for you.
Common questions about Directorist pricing
Straight answers to the questions that come up most before a purchase decision.
The plan that fits your site count. Everything else is already included.
Start free, or jump straight to the plan that matches where you’re building. Every tier gets the full extension library, all themes, and 14 days to change your mind.