| A Complete List of Directory Scripts |
A Complete List of Directory ScriptsDated: 01-02-2008
Name: LinksPro
URL: http://www.codefixer.com/app_linkspro/default.asp
Price: Standard $129 : Ultimate $229
Platform: ASP, Windows, MS Access, SQL Server
Demo: Ultimate Demo
Sample Sites:
Comments: Using ASP technology, this script allows you to create your very own web directory. It supports Search Engine Friendly URLs, unlimited number of categories and sub-categories as well as support for Google products like Google maps. You can also add news features to your web directory via article writing. It also supports a wide range of databases like MS Access and MS SQL server.
Name: PHPLinkDirectory
URL: http://www.phplinkdirectory
Price: Free for v2, US$25 for branded version, US$75 for unbranded
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: Alive Directory | Submit 4 Backlinks
Comments: A very popular script with thousands of directories using both the free and the paid versions. From the looks of it, this directory script is pretty well maintained with new versions coming out every few months. Their forums are very active as well with their support staff being there. You will also find free (and paid) third party modifications in the forum.
This script allows users to change their template easily and comes with a ton of features, like SE friendly URLs, payment system integrated, IP and Domain banning, link details page, RSS feed and many more. The latest version adds an article submission option to PhpLD.
Name: OpenLD
URL: http://www.openld.com
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
Demo: Demo Here
Sample Sites: Auinvest Link Directory
Comments: This is an open source directory script, written in PHP. The most important feature for this script is that it is simple and only has basic features to setup a directory. However unlike many other scripts out there, it easily allows users to add in "extensions" to add more functionality to their directory. It's basic features include SE Friendly URLs, IP banning, word censoring, support for different languages and so on. You can also download extension from the site too.
Name: X-Power Links II
URL: http://www.xpowerlinks.com/
Price: US$350 for 1st domain, US$150 for subsequent domains
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites:
Comments: This script allows the administrator to import lists from an excel file making it easier to setup a full pledged link directory in a short time. Allows link partners account access to be created and has the ability to check link exchange and various cheats. Thus this script helps a webmaster to easily do link trades with other webmasters.
Name: CreaDirectory
URL: http://www.creascripts.com/creadirectory.asp
Price: US$99 for unlimited domains
Platform: ASP, Access, MS SQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Athena Directory
Comments: This ASP based directory script allows users to create a Search Engine friendly directory with tons of features to boot. Their powerful features include Static URLs, Sitemap Generator, PayPal integrated for paid listings, customizable footers and headers, IP filtering and so on. They also allow a "print-enable" page for your listings. It requires MsSQL or Access for it's database backend.
Name: SkaLinks
URL: http://www.skalinks.com/
Price: Free, US$49 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: Auto Links | Cascandra Web Directory
Comments: This script is a very powerful link exchange software, meant for beginners and advanced users alike. It is very easy to install and setup and doesn't require a lot of time or effort to do it. It's features include "static folders" for faster Search Engine bot access, automated links checker system, database backup, advanced banner and advertisement subsystem and beautiful skins to customize your site. The developers also offer modifications and add-ons for a small fee.
Name: SeoStart Directory Manager 4
URL: http://www.seostart.com/dirman/about/
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites:
Comments: More of a link exchange script rather than a directory script. Nevertheless this script allows visitors to add link to the directory easily and provides checking for backlinks when doing link exchanges. SeoStart Directory Manager 4 allows easy editing of email notification templates as well as HTML page templates, thus creating a customized site is not a problem.
Name: LinkeXchange
URL: http://www.algirdas.com/
Price: Free, US$14.95 for SE version, US$24.95 for Pro version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites:
Comments: The free version offers users the ability to integrate a link submission form for link exchange on their existing website. Users can easily edit the template to change the look of these forms to suit their sites. It also has an automated link checking system to check the validity of your link partners. And with the SE version, a backlink checker ensures that your backlinks are always around. If you use their Pro version, it has additional features like banners, link exchnage statistics as well as a link ranking system making your site a powerful link exchange platform!
Name: Safelist Directory
URL: http://www.jpesafelists.com/listdirectory/
Price: Free version, US$397 for paid version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites:
Comments: Doesn't look like it is being actively developed anymore. There is supposed to be a free version available, but somehow you still need to pay for it or at least have a payment system for it.
Name: Softbiz Link Directory Script
URL: http://www.softbizscripts.com/link-directory-script-features.php
Price: US$49
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites:
Comments: Pretty interesting looking directory script. Some of their unique features include the ability to control the site's colour scheme directly from the control panel, and that includes the graphics as well. They also provides a comprehensive stats for their administrators to figure out how well their directory is doing. And if you are looking for a script which comes with various advertising options out of the box, this script is it. It supports banner advertisements, adwords integration and text advertisements. Other features include adding news section, advanced search and so on.
Name: Linx Lite
URL: http://www.kre8webdesign.com/linx/
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: D-Audio Resource Page
Comments: Currently still beta. Hmmm.....a lot of sample sites I found for this script is for Adult sites. Why? It can create static pages for it's categories and listings so as to ensure Search Engine Friendliness and it uses a template-based system for easy editing. This script also provides a innovative banner system to provide different advertisements for different categories.
Name: Directory97 PRO
URL: http://www.c97.net/product.php?p=dirpro
Price: Free, US$39 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Answer Dots
Comments: This purely template driven script has many features making it a powerful asset to any wannabe directory owner. It's features include creating Search Engine friendly URLs, support for different languages, banner ads system, individual member control panels, allows custom fields, database backup system and much more.
Name: IndexU
URL: http://www.nicecoder.com/
Price: Free, US$99 for single domain, US$499 for unlimited domains
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: AToZFitness Internet Resource | eBusiness Directory | IndexU Directory | IndexU.Net
Comments: IndexU allows the user to easily create a web indexing website just like Yahoo and DMOZ. It has some very powerful features available. Features like Search Engine Friendly URLs, different level of pricing for listings, support for different payment systems, IP Blocking, template system and much more. For the paid version, you get free installation as well with lifetime support and upgrades. Furthermore, they provide free database migration from other directory scripts!
Name: PHPMyDirectory
URL: http://www.phpmydirectory.com/
Price: US$99.95 for single domain, US$189.84 for 3 domains, US$499.50 for 10 domains
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Latin Dance Directory
Comments: This is a very powerful yet easy to use directory script. However, it is more like a Yellow Pages kind of system than a directory. It offers it's users a flexible membership system, different payment modules (includes printing of invoices and payments), detailed statistics on the performance of your directory, powerful banning system like words, IP address or URLs, banner management, image gallery, product gallery, documents gallery, allows ratings, allows pdf export of listings and much more. Support is provided throughout their forums, helpdesk or email.
Name: Chipmunk Directory Script
URL: http://www.chipmunk-scripts.com/page.php?ID=15
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Art Bloggin Directory
Comments: Powerful link indexing script. Allows basic editing of listing, admin approvals and sponsored listings.
Name: IndexScript
URL: http://www.indexscript.com/download.php
Price: Free, US$29.99 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: Webmaster Directory
Comments: Very popular directory script. It's features include powerful spam tools, automated Google sitemap generator, different listing types, Static URLs, integrated payment gateway, template system for customizing of directory, statistics page and so on. This script seemed to be updated pretty often by the developer.
Name: PHPDirectory
URL: http://www.phpzen.com/phpdirectory/
Price: US$37
Platform: PHP
Demo:
Sample Sites: Directory Hi
Comments: Extremely innovative directory script. They have some very unqiue features like custom adsense intergration, deeplinking options, multiple source thumbnails site preview and cache, advanced payment system as well as multiple submission options for customers. In addition, all searches are done through AJAX, so it should be fast.
Name: PHPDirectorySource
URL: http://www.phpdirectorysource.com/
Price: Free, US$20 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: Dundee Business Directory
Comments: Basic directory script. It offers standard features like mod rewrite, multiple template support, support for Paypal payments and on on. However, they have other modules being constantly developed, for example, document gallery, image gallery, coupon module and rating reviews. Note that some of these additional modules are not free.
Name: FilesHome Free Directory Script
URL: http://www.fileshome.com/download.php
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites:
Comments: Beta version. Not much information provided by the developer.
Name: eSyndiCat
URL: http://www.esyndicat.com/
Price: Free, US$49 for single domain, US$89 for 2 domains, US$149 unlimited domains
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: 1 Link Directory | ebJuris.com | Rakcha Web Directory
Comments: This very popular directory script allows administrators to display Alexa graphcs and PageRank, can create static URLs for Search Engine Friendliness, Database backup tool, link comments and ratings, paypal payment integrated, news section, easy patcher and upgrade, powerful search options and easily customizable templates. A "professional" license will get the buyer free installation, free lifetime upgrades and technical support.
Name: LinkUpGold
URL: http://www.phpwebscripts.com/linkupgold/
Price: US$125 for single domain, US$450 for unlimited domains
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Scotland Links Directory
Comments: Powerful link script. It's features and benefits include customizable pages, article posting, IP and domain filtering, innovative rating system, easy installation, simple message board, static URLs, featured or sponsored listings, database backup/restore tool and much more. Support is provided by contact form or through the email.
Name: In-Link
URL: http://www.in-portal.net/products/in-link.html
Price: US$195, other packages available
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: USeek UFind
Comments: Very powerful directory management solution which provides flexibility for their users. This features include static URLs for Search Engine Optimization, paid listings support, link reviews and rating system, custom fields supported, link modifiers, advanced search, acceptance/rejection/renewal notifications, simple links review management system and so on. They also provide hosting solutions where they host and install for you the directory without the need for their customers to learn the installation process.
Name: PHPLynx
URL: http://www.phplynx.com/ or http://cantufind.com/forum/
Price: Free, Paid not yet released
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: The Hull Directory
Comments: Currently some pages are down, even the signup page. I can't access to it. You should access their forums here to download their free version. This script has a ton of features to get your started on your directory. It has a powerful captcha to stop spammers, ban word feature, provides static pages, impressive statistics to see who is using the directory, currency management, RSS feeds, sitemap creation as well as a listing maangement. For the paid version, they have the additional features of ads banner management system, newsletter management, ticket support system and multi field search.
Name: Free PHP Directory Script
URL: http://www.freephpdirectoryscript.com/
Price: Free, US$49.95 for unbranded version, US$245 for paid FULL version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: PCB Directory
Comments: The free version of this directory script offers their users the ability to move/edit/delete listings and categories easily and includes IP banning, an intergrated search engine with unlimited categories. The full version of his has some additional features like static URLs, different submission types, integrated payment system, directory backup and a logging system for the administrator.
Name: Site Sift Listings
URL: http://scripts.site-sift.com/
Price: Free, US$59.95 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Smittyz Internet Directory
Comments: This site itself is a very popular directory and they provide their script running their directory for free. This script is updated constantly. Some of the features are ability to edit/move categories and listings easily, customizable meta tags, SEO Friendly URLs, Integrated Payapl payment gateway, offers different kinds of submissions, database backup, link details, allows coupons, IP banning and much much more. All for free.
Name: eDirectory
URL: http://www.edirectory.com/
Price: US$199 + US$69/month (Basic Hosting), US$299 + US$99/month (eCommerce Hosting), US$1499 (Owned License)
Platform: No information provided
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Find It In Yuma
Comments: This directory is a hosted solution, which means that eDirectory will host the directory for you. You don't need to worry about installation, all you have to do is configure your directory afterwards. They can also import data from other directories to your new directory. If you take their ecommerce solution, they offers integrated payment processing, detail pages, realtime user tracking, multi listing levels and so on. All their directories are hosted on powerful high end webservers boasting the best in stability and reliablity.
Name: WSN Links
URL: http://scripts.webmastersite.net/wsnlinks/
Price: Free Preview Edition, US$49 for WSN Links Simple, US$99 for WSN Links Full, other bulk quantity pricing available
Platform: PHP, MySQL, SQLite
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Octopedia Directory
Comments: The paid "simple" version comes with an easy to follow installer, comes unbranded (with any copyright logo or text), ability to add custom fields, accepts link sponsorship, RSS feeds, Search Engine Friendly URLs, CSS templates, Tracks users and so on. The full version comes with even more options and features like sitemap generator, link validation check, file attachment among others. All their scripts can be easily integrated with their other scripts (like WSN forums, gallery and KB).
Name: K-Links Directory
URL: http://turn-k.net/k-links
Price: US$59 for Basic Edition, US$89 for Standard Edition, US$129 for Premium Edition, US$169 for Platinum Edition
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Dandruff Directory
Comments: They offer a number of versions of this links script ranging from the basic edition to the high end platinum edition. The platinum edition users to set different kinds of sponsored listings. All versions support Search Engine Friendly URLs, rating system and advanced search for the listings. The standard edition allows users to do database backup from the admin interface, supports sponsored listings, has a banner management system and can create newsletters easily. The premium edition adds the ability to have an automated system for payment, duplicates checker, extra fields for listings and supports Pay Per Click feeds. You can test out the different versions from their demo site.
Name: XD-Link Directory
URL: http://www.myasp-net.com/
Price: Free
Platform: ASP, Access
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: XD Link Directory
Comments: This ASP script can be used to created a full-featured link directory script. This script supports RSS feeds, advanced search, has a rating and review system and can be easily modded to add new features.
Name: cpLinks
URL: http://www.cplinks.com/
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Internet Resource eCommerce Directory
Comments: Free but powerful commerical grade links script. It has tons of features right out of the box, like different meta tags for each page, Static URLs, easy installation process, low server requirements and much more. You can follow their comprehensive installation guide to setup your new directory.
Name: Dew-NewPHPLinks
URL: http://www.dew-code.com/
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites: Podcast Directory & Podcast Resources
Comments: This free and open source script can be made into a powerful search directory. It supports Search Engine Friendly URLs, verification emails, site image thumbnail support, featured listings and easily customizable themes. And there are a lot of extensions available to add more features to this script. However, it looks like this project has not been updated since 2005.
Name: PowerSeek SQL
URL: http://www.focalmedia.net/pseek.html
Price: US$399
Platform: Perl, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: V7N Web Directory
Comments: This high end directory and search engine script enables adminstrators full control over their directory but still provides the ease of use for beginners with little experience in programming. It's main features include premium links, full template customization, category/listing importer, newsletters/notification mailer feature, banner management system, static page support, powerful search facility, built-in links checker and much more. They also allows plugins to add more features to your directory and many of them are available for free or at a low price from the script developers.
Name: Gossamer Links
URL: http://www.gossamer-threads.com/scripts/links-sql/index.htm
Price: US$450
Platform: Perl, Postgres SQL, MySQL, MsSQL, Oracle, also supports PHP
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: All Things Kawaii
Comments: Gossamer Links is another high end directory script designed to be modular for the purpose of allowing add-ons to be added into the script for more features as and when they are needed. Their main features are the ability to easily customize the look of the directory, powerful payment gateway for different providers, allows file support, automatic updates for upgrading, supports different languages, enhanced search function, rating system, links checker, plugin manager and so on.
Name: The Link SQL Script
URL: http://www.widexl.com/scripts/link-sql/index.html
Price: US$129.95, US$49.95 for non-SQL version
Platform: Perl, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Glober Directory
Comments: Links SQL is a directory script which enables users to easily create a powerful directory in a few short minutes and have it up and running in no time. Their feature set includes an easy to install script, rating system, online updates, easy templates editing, search engine friendly URLs and detail pages for listings. They have another version which does not require a database backend.
Name: qlWeb Directory Script
URL: http://www.qlweb.com/
Price: Free, US$18 for Deluxe edition, US$55 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo:
Sample Sites:
Comments: Script will be available soon. Free - 25th April 2007, Deluxe - 5th May 2007
Name: Hot Links SQL-PHP
URL: http://www.mrcgiguy.com/
Price: US$49.95
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Wedding Directory
Comments: This good looking directory script comes with everything needed to start your very own directory. It is easy to install and setup, makes use of MySQL for it's stability, easy to customize, creates static HTML pages, allows users to rate the listings, has a user friendly interface, automatically check reciprocal links and much more. The price includes 1 year of free updates.
Name: Freeglobes
URL: http://www.freeglobes.net/
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites: CreativeSpirits Links
Comments: Sort of a Digg-like directory which allows users to vote on a link/social bookmark. It has a plugin system which makes it easy to add new features. French, but they have a english version too.
Name: Links Extended
URL: http://www.mycgiscripts.com/linksmod.html
Price: US$250
Platform:
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: AVHome.com
Comments: Don't think this site and the development is active anymore. Looks like this script was last updated in 2001! It could be now part of Gossamer Links.
Name: Barracuda TDS
URL: http://www.boonex.com/products/barracuda/
Price: Free, US$39 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Amateur Traveler
Comments: Developed by Boonex, this script gives the user to ability to easily and quickly create a working web directory. This script has a good number of useful features like statistics, editor management system, ads management, sponsored/featured listings, check for broken links and much more.
Name: BosDirectory
URL: http://www.bosdev.com/bosdirectory/
Price: US$49, US$99 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites: Volvo Club Directory
Comments: This script is a full featured directory and link exchange system for both beginners and expert webmasters. Their features include a rating system, advanced searches, customizable template, premium listings, Static URLs, link checking and so on. It supports different languages as well.
Name: aeDirectory
URL: http://www.aewebworks.com/aedirectory.htm
Price: Free, US$49 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites:
Comments: Sold to Boonex group. Now the script is called Barracuda, the details can be found above.
Name: Tolra Directory Script
URL: http://www.tolranet.co.uk/software/directoryscript/
Price: €30, €75 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites: World Site Index
Comments:
Name: SnowBlind Directory Script
URL: http://www.snowblind-development.com/
Price: Free, US$15 for unbranded version
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites: ABC Submission
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Name: Astanda Directory Project
URL: http://www.astanda.com/adp/
Price: Free
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites: SEO Web Directory
Comments: Web Directory, Search Engine and spider/crawler script combined. And it comes with a powerful search algothrim.
Name: Linkmatic Web Directory
URL: http://www.getcruising.com/crypt/linkmat.html
Price: Free
Platform: Perl
Sample Sites: Sea Travel Directory
Comments:
Name: UU Free Directory Script
URL: http://www.umailcampaign.com/DirectoryScript.aspx
Price: Free, €10 to €50 for unbranded version
Platform: Asp, Access, MsSQL
Sample Sites: Tulsa Web Scene
Comments:
Name: MojoDirectories
URL: http://www.mojodirectories.com/
Price: US$299
Platform: Perl, MySQL
Demo: Demo
Sample Sites:
Comments:
Name: LinksCaffePro
URL: http://gonafish.com/index.php?id=1
Price: US$149
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites: WebSoup Resource Directory
Comments:
Name: Web Directory Pro
URL: http://scriptsfrenzy.com/webdirectory.html
Price: US$75
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites: Free Web Directory
Comments:
Name: Comdev Links Directory
URL: http://www.comdevweb.com/linksdir.php
Price: US$69 for single domain, US$259 for 5 domains, US$399 for 10 domains
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites: Marching Arts Directory
Comments:
Name: Link Machine
URL: http://www.linkmachine.net/
Price: Free, US$89.95 for Premium Edition, US$89.95 for SEO Upgrade
Platform: PHP
Sample Sites: Online Coffee Directory
Comments:
Name: Simple PHP Link Manager
URL: http://www.karlcore.com/cms/id/simple-php-link-manager/
Price: US$4.95
Platform: PHP, MySQL
Sample Sites:
Comments: Cannot find any sample sites.
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