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CodeTrendy vs DirectoryFast
DirectoryFast focuses on launching directories quickly, while CodeTrendy offers permanent SEO-backed listings with verified badges.
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Pick CodeTrendy if you want…
- Permanent SEO-backed directory listings
- Open-source code (SergiuPogor/CodeTrendy on GitHub, MIT license)
Pick DirectoryFast if you want…
- AI-generated niche directories
- Fast directory creation
Side by side
- What it is
- CodeTrendy:CodeTrendy is a curated, high-DR directory that gives websites a permanent dofollow backlink and featured placement for SEO visibility.
- DirectoryFast:DirectoryFast lets you create a niche directory website in minutes using AI-driven schema design, research, and publishing.
- Best for
- CodeTrendy:Permanent SEO-backed directory listings
- DirectoryFast:AI-generated niche directories
- Who it’s for
- CodeTrendy:Freelancers, startups, bloggers, agencies and anyone needing SEO-friendly exposure.
- DirectoryFast:Indie hackers, entrepreneurs, and makers who want a quick, AI-built listing platform.
- Pricing
- CodeTrendy:Freemium
- DirectoryFast:Freemium
- Plans
- CodeTrendy:Free $0 · Starter $19 one time · Premium $39 one time · Exclusive $99 one time · Featured Monthly $30 per month
- DirectoryFast:Free $0 · Pro $29 per month per directory
- Open source
- CodeTrendy:Yes, 2 GitHub stars
- DirectoryFast:—
- Works with
- CodeTrendy:—
- DirectoryFast:Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Mistral Le Chat, Windsurf
CodeTrendy features
- Verified Business badge. Paid listings receive a green Verified badge and no homepage badge is required.
- Permanent dofollow link. Each paid listing includes a DR 67 dofollow backlink plus up to three deep links.
- Immediate publishing. Paid plans go live instantly, skipping the manual-review queue.
- Category & homepage pinning. Listings are pinned in their category (7-90 days) and on the homepage for the plan duration.
- Analytics dashboard. Full traffic charts, referrer data and monthly performance reports for paid tiers.
- Social promotion. Paid listings are announced on CodeTrendy’s socials and re-announced periodically.
- AI feed priority. Listings appear higher in AI-assistant feeds read by ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity.
- Bulk credit packs. Agencies can buy credits (10 for $149, 25 for $299, 100 for $899) to list multiple products.
DirectoryFast features
- AI schema design. Chatbot defines typed listing fields based on your niche description.
- Automated research & drafting. AI scrapes sources, normalizes data and creates draft listings.
- Instant live publishing. Edits appear on the live site within ~0.1 s without rebuilds.
- SEO-ready output. Generates JSON-LD, sitemap.xml and breadcrumbs for indexable sites.
- Design presets. Six visual themes (light/dark) applied automatically to listings.
- Monetization tools. Leaderboard mode for paid rankings and direct payment to your account.
CodeTrendy vs DirectoryFast FAQ
Is CodeTrendy or DirectoryFast free?+
CodeTrendy has a free plan; paid plans start at $30/month (Featured Monthly). DirectoryFast has a free plan and paid plans.
Is CodeTrendy or DirectoryFast open source?+
CodeTrendy is open source (SergiuPogor/CodeTrendy on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for DirectoryFast.
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17 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Sep 17, 2024
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