Row.so vs MakeADir
The MakeADir alternative
built to earn from listing #1.
MakeADir offers a free plan and AI helpers for filling in listings. Row.so is an AI directory website builder that puts monetization first — paid listings on the entry plan, Stripe · Lemon Squeezy · Polar · PayPal, Google Sheets 2-way sync, and no monthly page-view limits.
Stripe · Lemon Squeezy · Polar · PayPal · 0% platform cut
Quick verdict
Choose MakeADir to prototype a small directory on a free subdomain. Choose Row.so when you want to charge for listings without upgrading to a $39/mo tier, keep content in Google Sheets, and grow traffic without watching a page-view meter.
Pricing
What you’ll pay to launch
Row.so
Launch
$24/mo
Paid listings, 4 payment providers, Sheets sync, no page-view caps
Get startedMakeADir
Single → Trio
$19 → $39/mo
Single adds a custom domain; Paid Listings and Paid Membership Tiers start on Trio
Feature comparison
Row.so vs MakeADir at a glance
Highlighted rows are where Row.so typically wins for directory businesses.
| Capability | Row.so | MakeADir |
|---|---|---|
| Paid listings on entry paid plan Edge | Yes — $24/mo | Trio ($39/mo)+ |
| Payment providers Edge | Stripe · Lemon · Polar · PayPal | Stripe |
| 0% platform fee on revenue | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly page-view cap Edge | None | 5k Free · 30k Single · 60k Trio |
| Listings / entries on entry plan | Unlimited | 15,000 content entries |
| AI generate full directory from a prompt Edge | Yes | AI listing from URL, AI blog posts |
| Google Sheets 2-way sync Edge | Yes | CSV import |
| Map Locator / store locator view | Yes | Google Maps reviews import |
| Upvote list & comments Edge | Yes | No |
| Custom domain + SSL | Yes | Single ($19/mo)+ |
| Free plan | 7-day free trial | Yes (subdomain, branding) |
| llms.txt / AI search SEO Edge | Yes | IndexNow |
| Webhooks & API | Yes | Limited |
Feature details reflect public positioning as of 2026 and may change.
Why founders pick Row.so
Built for directories that make money
Paid listings without the $39 upgrade
Row.so Launch includes paid submissions, featured slots, and sponsor placements. MakeADir reserves Paid Listings and Paid Membership Tiers for the Trio plan at $39/mo.
Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, or PayPal
Pick the provider that supports your country and handles tax for you. MakeADir processes payments through Stripe only.
No page-view or content-entry meters
MakeADir plans meter monthly page views (5,000 on Free, 30,000 on Single) and content entries. Row.so paid plans have unlimited rows and no traffic caps, so an SEO win never becomes an upgrade notice.
Google Sheets 2-way sync
Manage listings in a Sheet your team already uses; changes flow both ways, including public submissions. MakeADir imports CSV and edits inside its dashboard.
Who it’s for
Honest fit — pick the right tool
Choose Row.so if
Directory founders who plan to monetize immediately, teams that manage listings in Google Sheets, and SEO-driven directories expecting real traffic.
Choose MakeADir if
Hobby directories testing an idea on the free tier, with fewer than 100 entries and no plans to charge yet.
FAQ
Row.so vs MakeADir
Is Row.so a MakeADir alternative? +
Yes. Both are hosted, no-code directory website builders with AI assistance. Row.so is built around monetization — paid listings on every plan, four payment providers, Google Sheets 2-way sync, and no page-view caps — while MakeADir leads with a free tier and gates payments to its $39/mo Trio plan.
MakeADir has a free plan — why pay for Row.so? +
The MakeADir free plan is a subdomain with Built With branding, 100 content entries, and 5,000 page views a month; charging for listings requires Trio at $39/mo. Row.so Launch at $24/mo gives you a custom domain, unlimited listings, paid submissions, AI generation, and Sheets sync — cheaper than the first MakeADir plan that can actually earn.
What happens when my directory outgrows MakeADir page views? +
On MakeADir you upgrade to the next plan. On Row.so there is no page-view meter — paid plans have unlimited rows and traffic, so ranking on Google never triggers an overage or forced upgrade.
Can I migrate from MakeADir to Row.so? +
Yes. Export your listings, paste them into a Google Sheet, connect the Sheet to Row.so, and map columns to custom fields. Turn on payments, design, and your custom domain — most directories are live the same day.
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