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