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Directory Hunt vs HallMatch
Directory Hunt is a launchpad for directory sites, not a live venue booking marketplace.
Directory HuntLaunchpad for directory websites made by solo makers and developers
HallMatchFind Village Halls & Community Venues Across the UKWhich to pick
Pick Directory Hunt if you want…
- Featured launches for niche directories
- Building directory websites
Pick HallMatch if you want…
- Free venue search and booking for UK community halls
- A free tool
Side by side
- What it is
- Directory Hunt:DirectoryHunt is a launchpad that showcases niche directories, gives backlinks and early-adopter exposure.
- HallMatch:HallMatch is a free UK directory to search, compare and book village halls and community venues.
- Best for
- Directory Hunt:Featured launches for niche directories
- HallMatch:Free venue search and booking for UK community halls
- Who it’s for
- Directory Hunt:Indie hackers, solopreneurs, product builders and marketers creating niche directories.
- HallMatch:Event organizers and venue owners in the UK looking for local community spaces.
- Pricing
- Directory Hunt:Paid
- HallMatch:Free
- Plans
- Directory Hunt:Premium Launch $4.99/ launch · Promote your project $8.99/month per month · DirectoryKit Boilerplate $199$249/ launch
- HallMatch:—
- Works with
- Directory Hunt:Stripe, Supabase auth with OAuth, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor
- HallMatch:—
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.
HallMatch features
- Search by location. Find venues by town, postcode or ‘near me’ with real hourly rates displayed.
- Compare venues. View capacity, facilities and photos side-by-side for multiple halls.
- One-click enquiries. Send a single enquiry to all shortlisted venues and receive replies via email.
- Venue manager dashboard. Venue owners get a free diary, enquiry details and a booking calendar for their own website.
- Weekly new listings. New venues are added each week and users can subscribe for updates.
- No booking fees. The service is free for both hirers and venue owners, with no hidden charges.
Directory Hunt vs HallMatch FAQ
Is Directory Hunt or HallMatch free?+
Directory Hunt is paid, from $8.99/month (Promote your project). HallMatch is free.
Which is cheaper, Directory Hunt or HallMatch?+
HallMatch is free, so it costs less. Directory Hunt starts at $8.99/month (Promote your project).
On DevHunt
Directory Hunt
12 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jul 21, 2026
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