Row.so vs MakeADir
The MakeADir alternative
built for directory revenue.
MakeADir helps you spin up directory sites with AI and imports. Row.so is optimized for monetizable niche directories — Sheets sync both ways, native paid submissions, and community UX.
Stripe · Lemon Squeezy · Polar · Creem · 0% platform cut
Quick verdict
Choose MakeADir if you want a simple AI directory scaffold. Choose Row.so when paid listings, 2-way Sheets workflows, and long-term SEO/monetization are the product.
Pricing
What you’ll pay to launch
MakeADir
Starter tiers
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AI directory builder; verify payment & sync depth on their pricing
Feature comparison
Row.so vs MakeADir at a glance
Highlighted rows are where Row.so typically wins for directory businesses.
| Capability | Row.so | MakeADir |
|---|---|---|
| AI directory generation Edge | Yes | Yes |
| Google Sheets 2-way sync Edge | Yes | Import / partial |
| Native paid listing plans Edge | Yes | Varies |
| Stripe · Lemon · Polar · Creem | Yes | Check provider list |
| 0% platform fee on listings Edge | Yes | Check plan |
| Upvote list + comments Edge | Yes | Limited |
| Custom fields → filters | Yes | Yes |
| llms.txt / AI SEO Edge | Yes | Basic SEO |
| Custom domain + SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Visual page blocks | Yes | Yes |
| Time to paid listing live | Minutes | Hours + glue |
| Best fit | Directory businesses | AI directory starters |
Feature details reflect public positioning as of 2026 and may change.
Why founders pick Row.so
Built for directories that make money
True 2-way Sheets sync
Edit in Sheets or Row.so — both sides stay current, including public submissions.
Native paid listings
Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, Creem with auto-publish on payment and 0% platform cut.
Directory UX that ranks
Card Grid or Upvote List, facets from custom fields, comments, and llms.txt for AI search.
AI that ships a business
Prompt → categories, tags, logos and sample listings ready to monetize — not just a blank theme.
Who it’s for
Honest fit — pick the right tool
Choose Row.so if
Founders launching paid niche directories (AI tools, job boards, agencies) who need checkout + Sheets ops from day one.
Choose MakeADir if
Builders who want a lightweight AI directory starter and will wire monetization elsewhere.
FAQ
Row.so vs MakeADir
Is Row.so a MakeADir alternative? +
Yes — especially if you need paid submissions, bidirectional Google Sheets sync, and directory community features out of the box.
Can I migrate listings from MakeADir? +
Export to CSV or Sheets, map columns in Row.so, reconnect payments, then point your domain. AI can enrich descriptions and logos during import.
Does Row.so take a cut of listing revenue? +
No. You connect your own Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar or Creem account. Row.so takes 0% of listing revenue.
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