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Directory Hunt vs DirectoryFast

Focuses on launching trending directories quickly, similar exposure model

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What it is
Directory Hunt:DirectoryHunt is a launchpad that showcases niche directories, gives backlinks and early-adopter exposure.
DirectoryFast:DirectoryFast lets you create a niche directory website in minutes using AI-driven schema design, research, and publishing.
Best for
Directory Hunt:Featured launches for niche directories
DirectoryFast:AI-generated niche directories
Who it’s for
Directory Hunt:Indie hackers, solopreneurs, product builders and marketers creating niche directories.
DirectoryFast:Indie hackers, entrepreneurs, and makers who want a quick, AI-built listing platform.
Pricing
Directory Hunt:Paid
DirectoryFast:Freemium
Plans
Directory Hunt:Premium Launch $4.99/ launch · Promote your project $8.99/month per month · DirectoryKit Boilerplate $199$249/ launch
DirectoryFast:Free $0 · Pro $29 per month per directory
Works with
Directory Hunt:Stripe, Supabase auth with OAuth, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor
DirectoryFast:Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Mistral Le Chat, Windsurf
DevHunt upvotes
Directory Hunt:12
DirectoryFast:17
Launched on DevHunt
Directory Hunt:Jul 2026
DirectoryFast:Sep 2024

Directory Hunt features

  • Featured homepage launch. Get your directory listed on the homepage for 7-14 days with badge visibility.
  • Backlink boost. Earn backlinks from a high-authority site to improve domain rating.
  • Weekly competitions. Compete for top-3 placement, badges and extra exposure each week.
  • Social media promotion. Automatic posting and newsletter features increase visibility.
  • DirectoryKit boilerplate. Pre-built components, Stripe and Supabase integration for fast deployment.

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.

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.