Row.so vs Directify

An AI directory builder
with deeper monetization & community.

Directify and Row.so both generate directories from a prompt. Row.so goes further on payment provider choice, upvote-style discovery, comments, and AI-readable SEO — so your directory feels like a product, not a template.

Stripe · Lemon Squeezy · Polar · Creem · 0% platform cut

Quick verdict

Both are strong AI-first directory SaaS tools. Pick Row.so if you want Polar/Creem alongside Stripe & Lemon Squeezy, Product Hunt–style upvote lists, threaded comments, and llms.txt built in.

Pricing

What you’ll pay to launch

Recommended

Row.so

Launch

$24/mo

Payments, AI, Sheets sync & custom domain on every plan

Get started

Directify

Starter

from $12/mo

Free tier available; paid plans unlock monetization features

Feature comparison

Row.so vs Directify at a glance

Highlighted rows are where Row.so typically wins for directory businesses.

Capability Row.so Directify
AI generate directory from prompt Yes Yes
Google Sheets 2-way sync Yes Yes
Native paid listings Yes Yes
0% platform fee Yes Yes
Stripe Yes Yes
Lemon Squeezy Yes Yes
Polar Yes No
Creem Yes Yes
Upvote list view Yes No
Comments & replies Yes No
llms.txt Yes Schema / SEO
Custom fields & filters Yes Yes
Custom HTML / CSS / JS Yes Yes
Free tier No Yes
Entry paid plan $24/mo$12/mo

Feature details reflect public positioning as of 2026 and may change.

Why founders pick Row.so

Built for directories that make money

Four native payment stacks

Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar and Creem — connect the provider your audience already trusts. Still 0% platform cut.

Upvote List + Card Grid

Ship a ranked Product Hunt–style list or a card grid. Swap views without rebuilding your site.

Comments that compound SEO

Threaded discussions and upvotes keep listings fresh and give visitors a reason to return.

Built for AI discovery

llms.txt, structured meta and clean listing URLs help both Google and AI systems understand your niche.

Who it’s for

Honest fit — pick the right tool

Choose Row.so if

Creators who want maximum payment flexibility, community engagement (upvotes/comments), and AI SEO (llms.txt) on a polished directory.

Choose Directify if

Builders who prioritize the lowest entry price and a free tier for very early experiments.

FAQ

Row.so vs Directify

Is Row.so better than Directify? +

It depends on priorities. Row.so emphasizes payment provider breadth (including Polar), upvote lists, comments and llms.txt. Directify often wins on the lowest entry price and free tier. If monetization UX and community matter, Row.so is the stronger fit.

Do both support Google Sheets? +

Yes. Both offer Google Sheets sync for bulk editing. Row.so’s sync is bidirectional — including mapping custom fields and landing submissions in your Sheet.

Can I charge for listings on Row.so? +

Yes. Sell one-time, monthly or yearly listing plans. Payments go to your Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar or Creem account with 0% platform fees.

Will I lose SEO if I switch? +

Row.so ships clean URLs, sitemaps, OG images, robots controls and llms.txt. Point your custom domain and keep iterating on meta per listing.

Make money

Switch from Directify
to a directory that earns.

Generate with AI, sync Sheets, charge with Stripe and more — keep 100% of revenue.

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