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.

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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.

What you’ll pay to launch

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Row.so

Launch

$24/mo

Paid listings, 4 payment providers, Sheets sync, no page-view caps

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MakeADir

Single → Trio

$19 → $39/mo

Single adds a custom domain; Paid Listings and Paid Membership Tiers start on Trio

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	No (money-back guarantee)	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.

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.

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.

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.

Switch from MakeADir to a directory that earns.

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

Start making money

Your niche is waiting. Go own it.

Launch today, charge for listings, keep 100% — no CMS, checkout, or hosting to stitch together.

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