The backend for your directory business
Import listings, track outreach, collect reviews, verify businesses — all from one dashboard. Embed trust widgets anywhere.
You launched your directory. Now make it a business.
You built a beautiful directory. But visitors don't trust unverified listings. Businesses won't pay for exposure they can't measure. And you're still tracking everything in spreadsheets. That's the gap between a side project and a real business.
Where Most Directories Stop
- A good-looking homepage
- Basic listing pages
- Search & filter UI
- Static categories
Great for day one. Not enough for day 30.
What Makes Directories Profitable
- Turn listings into paying customers
- Social proof that converts visitors
- Verification badges that build trust
- Embeddable widgets for any site
- Automated outreach & follow-up
- Analytics to prove ROI to businesses
Turn your directory into recurring revenue.
From side project to paying customers in one weekend
Your listings become your sales pipeline
Import businesses via CSV, API, or let our AI discover them automatically. Every listing is a potential paying customer — and now you have a system to convert them.
Track every deal from first contact to paid sponsor
No more spreadsheets. See which businesses you've contacted, who's interested, and who's paying — all in one place. Filter by status, follow up on time, close more deals.
Give businesses something worth paying for
Businesses pay for exposure they can trust. Verified badges prove legitimacy. Reviews build social proof. Analytics show ROI. Now you have premium features to sell.
Turn trust into recurring revenue
Embed verification badges, reviews, and trust widgets on any frontend. Businesses see the value. You charge monthly. That's how side projects become real businesses.
Ready to turn your directory into a business?
Start 14-Day Free TrialEverything you need to run your directory
Stop duct-taping tools together. DirectoryDuck gives you the complete backend.
A CRM built specifically for directory owners
Track every listing from first contact to featured sponsor. Manage outreach status, payment tracking, contact info, and custom fields — all in one place.
- Custom fields for any data you need to track
- Filter and sort by status, category, or any field
- Bulk import via CSV or API
- Export data anytime
Collect and display authentic reviews
Build trust with potential customers by showcasing real reviews. Send review requests automatically and moderate submissions before they go live.
- Automated review request emails
- Moderation queue for quality control
- Star ratings and written reviews
- Embed reviews on any page
Verify businesses, build trust
Let businesses prove they're legitimate with document verification or domain ownership checks. Display verified badges to increase credibility.
- Document upload verification
- Domain ownership verification
- Manual approval workflow
- Verified badge for listings
Add trust signals anywhere
Drop a widget on your directory frontend with a single line of code. Display reviews, verified status, and more — styled to match your site.
- Copy-paste embed code
- Multiple widget styles
- Auto-updates when data changes
- Works with any frontend
Built for people who want to run directories, not build software
Indie Hackers
Building a niche directory as a side project? Skip the infrastructure headache and focus on growth. Launch your directory business faster with a complete backend.
Agencies
Managing directories for clients? Use DirectoryDuck as your white-label backend. Same powerful features, your branding, multiple client directories.
Local Publishers
Running a local business directory or community site? Get the tools to verify local businesses, collect reviews, and build trust in your community.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Free
100 credits/mo
Get Started- 1 directory
- 100 listings
- AI Discovery Builder
- Review collection
- Embeddable widgets
Starter
250 credits/mo
Start Free Trial- 1 directory
- 500 listings
- Everything in Free
- CSV import/export
- Email support
Growth
1,000 credits/mo
Start Free Trial- 5 directories
- 2,000 listings each
- Everything in Starter
- Custom domain
- Priority support
Pro
5,000 credits/mo
Start Free Trial- Unlimited directories
- Unlimited listings
- Everything in Growth
- API access
- Remove branding
All paid plans include a 14-day free trial with 100 bonus credits.
Questions? We've got answers.
Yes, DirectoryDuck is a backend-as-a-service for directories. You bring your own frontend (built with any technology — Next.js, Webflow, WordPress, etc.) and connect it to DirectoryDuck via our API or embed widgets.
Absolutely! You can import listings via CSV upload, use our API for programmatic imports, or leverage our AI-powered discovery tool to find and import businesses automatically. We support bulk imports of any size.
Our widgets are simple JavaScript snippets you paste into your frontend. They automatically pull data from DirectoryDuck and display reviews, verification badges, and other trust signals. Widgets are customizable and update in real-time.
We'll notify you when you're approaching your limit. You can upgrade to a higher plan anytime. We won't delete your data or stop your directory from working — we just pause new listing creation until you upgrade.
No contracts, no commitments. All paid plans are month-to-month and you can cancel anytime. If you cancel, you'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
Yes! Our Scale plan includes white-label options. You can use your own branding and domain for the dashboard, and your clients won't see any DirectoryDuck branding. Perfect for agencies managing multiple directories.
Still have questions?
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