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DirectoryFast vs Mkdirs

DirectoryFast focuses on launching trending directories quickly, but Mkdirs adds full CMS, auth and monetization out of the box.

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What it is
DirectoryFast:DirectoryFast lets you create a niche directory website in minutes using AI-driven schema design, research, and publishing.
Mkdirs:Mkdirs is an open-source boilerplate to launch a full-featured directory website in minutes.
Best for
DirectoryFast:AI-generated niche directories
Mkdirs:Ready-to-launch directory sites
Who it’s for
DirectoryFast:Indie hackers, entrepreneurs, and makers who want a quick, AI-built listing platform.
Mkdirs:Indie makers and developers who need a ready-made directory site with auth, payments and CMS.
Pricing
DirectoryFast:Freemium
Mkdirs:Paid
Plans
DirectoryFast:Free $0 · Pro $29 per month per directory
Mkdirs:Lifetime $59
Works with
DirectoryFast:Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Mistral Le Chat, Windsurf
Mkdirs:Next.js, Auth.js, Shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS, Sanity, Resend, Stripe, Vercel AI SDK
DevHunt upvotes
DirectoryFast:17
Mkdirs:2
Launched on DevHunt
DirectoryFast:Sep 2024
Mkdirs:Jun 2025

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.

Mkdirs features

  • Feature-Rich Directory. Listings, search, filters, sortable items and detailed pages out of the box.
  • Built-in Auth. Secure email/password, Google and GitHub login via Auth.js.
  • Sanity CMS Integration. Manage items, categories, blogs and users through Sanity Studio.
  • Monetization Options. Paid submissions, affiliate links and sponsored ads with Stripe support.
  • AI-Assisted Submission. AI autofill for submission forms with rich-text editing and image upload.
  • SEO & Sitemap. Automatic SEO metadata, Open Graph tags and auto-generated sitemap.
  • Responsive Theme. Dark mode, customizable theme and responsive design built with Tailwind CSS.
  • Email & Newsletter. React email templates, newsletter subscription and Resend email service.

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