Marketplace and Directory Builders
Marketplace and directory software lets someone launch a site where other people list, sell or advertise, such as a rental platform, a services marketplace, a job board or a local business directory. Founders testing a two-sided idea and associations building member directories are the typical builders. Transaction handling is the deciding factor, as some platforms process payments and split commissions between vendors and the operator, while directories earn from paid listings and subscriptions instead. Hosting is the second, between SaaS products and WordPress plugins that run on the owner's site. Third is customization once the idea works, which ranges from settings only to full code access. Sharetribe, Arcadier, Brilliant Directories and Niceboard cover those cases, from transactional marketplaces to listing directories and job boards.
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Sharetribe is a hosted marketplace platform with a no-code builder, open APIs for custom code, a $39 a month Build plan and a 14-day free trial.
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WordPress multivendor marketplace plugin with vendor storefronts, 42+ modules, and native mobile apps for iOS and Android.
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Hosted platform for member directories and paid membership sites with built-in recurring billing, AI page tools, white-label branding and no platform fees on revenue.
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API-first marketplace platform from Singapore for launching B2C, B2B, peer-to-peer and services marketplaces with buyer, seller and admin experiences, templates or a headless frontend.
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A no-code job board builder with automatic category and city pages, employer pricing and subscriptions, Zapier and API access, and a 7-day free trial, run from Austin, Texas.
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GeoDirectory is a self-hosted WordPress plugin for building business directories, job boards and classifieds, with custom database tables, maps, reviews, paid listings and add-ons.
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WordPress directory plugin with drag-and-drop form builder, one-click demo import, and support for page builders like Elementor and Divi.
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A WooCommerce multivendor marketplace plugin for WordPress covering niche, booking, rental, subscription and auction marketplaces, sold as a $149 or $299 yearly license with every module included.
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Yo!Kart
NewYo!Kart is a self-hosted multi-vendor marketplace platform sold as a one-time license from $999, with source code, buyer and seller mobile apps and AI-assisted product listing.
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JBoard is a no-code job board builder with a drag-and-drop editor, AI job backfill, employer and candidate tools, Stripe billing and a 14-day free trial.
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Kreezalid is a no-code builder for product, service and rental marketplaces with themes, an app store, an API, a setup service and a 7-day free trial.
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Tradly is a no-code builder for marketplaces, directories and storefronts, with templates, vendor tools, payments, native apps, an AI Studio assistant and an API.
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Shipturtle is a Shopify-native multi-vendor marketplace platform paired with a dedicated operations team and AI tools, with 400+ workflows, vendor payouts and tax handling, and no setup or transaction fees.
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No-code multi-vendor marketplace app that installs on Shopify, with vendor onboarding, commissions, payouts, product approval, white-label branding and catalog sync from other stores.
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Hyperzod is a no-code builder for branded multi-vendor delivery marketplaces, with white-label customer apps, an admin panel, AI upselling and a 14-day free trial.
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Job Boardly is no-code job board software with a theme builder, a 12M+ job backfill pool, Stripe-powered monetization and built-in SEO, from $50 a month with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Job board builder where an AI builder sets up the site, AI aggregation fills it with listings, and Stripe handles paid posts, with plans from 500 to 50,000 active jobs.
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Purpose-built job board and recruitment software with applicant tracking, AI matching, full source code and a one-time payment of $600 that includes first-year hosting.
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Job Board Solutions is UK-built job board software with candidate and application management, multi-poster feeds, a CMS and blog, a token-secured API and packages from 99 pounds a month.
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White-label job board software for associations, colleges and training providers, with automated employer job sourcing and plans from $65 a month billed yearly.
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Marketplace software with a no-code storefront builder, multi-vendor admin, seller portal, 300+ API integrations and a GraphQL API, sold on month-to-month plans with a free trial.
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WordPress marketplace builder on WooCommerce for freelance, service and job marketplaces, with a built-in wallet and commissions, a free tier and paid plans from $39 a year.
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QMarket is a no-code SaaS marketplace builder from QoreUps with preset templates, custom listing fields, vendor management, built-in SEO tools and a 14-day free trial.
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No-code marketplace builder for spaces, services, activities and events with native booking, Stripe payments, host management and AI agents, paid by commission share.
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Tashi is a no-code travel marketplace and booking platform from Melbourne, Australia, with a branded supplier portal, API inventory import, a tourism website builder and a 14-day free trial.
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AI-powered directory builder that generates listings, design, and SEO in 60 seconds, with integrated Stripe payments and 17 templates.
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AI-powered directory builder with visual page editor, automatically populated listings, Stripe payments, and custom domain hosting all built in.
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No-code builder for professional directory websites with custom domains, Stripe paid submissions, bulk CSV import and an approval queue, from $19 a month for 1 directory.
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No-code directory builder with visual editor, CSV imports, user submissions, and built-in payments on custom domains.
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A no-code directory builder with AI listing import, IndexNow search indexing, Stripe-backed paid listings and membership tiers, starting on a free plan with 100 content entries.
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Row.so is a no-code AI directory builder with Google Sheets sync, paid listing checkout through Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar or PayPal, a 0% fee and plans from $24 a month.
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No-code member directory you add to a website you already have, with self-managed profiles, a map view, spreadsheet import, a free plan and sign-on for Squarespace, Kajabi and Thinkific.
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GravityKit is a toolkit of WordPress plugins that turns Gravity Forms data into directories, portals, dashboards and other web apps without code, and requires Gravity Forms.
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An all-in-one CRM and automation platform founded in 2006 in Santa Barbara, with a no-code directory builder, sales and marketing automation, an open API and a 14-day free trial.
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Teable is a spreadsheet-style database with AI, automations and an app builder on the same records, priced per seat with a free plan limited to 1,000 rows per space.
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No-code eCommerce SaaS that gives retailers a branded Android and iOS app, a website, a counter POS and an inventory dashboard, live within 24 hours.
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Enterprise ecommerce platform from Gurgaon, India with composable architecture, multi-vendor marketplace tools, an Android and iOS app builder, and AI assistants for D2C, B2B and marketplace stores.
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Innoloft sells LoftOS, an AI no-code platform for building customer portals, paid communities, directories and marketplaces, and branded mobile apps from templates.
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AI builder for local-SEO sites of 30-60 pages from one short form, plus a directory builder for niche-and-city directories, with plans from $29 a month and downloadable Astro source.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a directory to a website I've already built?
Yes, some options are designed as plugins or add-ons that integrate into your existing setup. You can use WordPress plugins to transform forms into portals or add a member directory to sites built on Squarespace, Kajabi, or Thinkific.
How do I handle payments from users or vendors?
Most builders include integrated Stripe support to handle paid posts, submissions, or subscriptions. Some platforms also offer built-in recurring billing for membership sites.
Do these tools help me populate my site with data quickly?
Several platforms use AI to automatically generate listings, design, or SEO to get you started in minutes. You can also use bulk CSV imports to upload large amounts of data at once.
What is the difference between a directory builder and a marketplace builder?
Directory builders focus on listing profiles or businesses, often including features like map views and user submissions. Marketplace builders are more complex, providing full buyer and seller experiences for B2B or peer-to-peer commerce.