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DirectoryKit vs DirectoryLab
Provides a ready-made directory website starter, but focuses on a single template rather than three distinct kits.
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DirectoryKitLaunch directory website fast!
DirectoryLabSource-code kits for directories, job boards and launch sitesWhich to pick
Pick DirectoryKit if you want…
- Fast-track directory site launches
- Quick directory launch
- Integrations with Prisma, Lemon Squeezy or Google OAuth (on DirectoryKit's list, not DirectoryLab's)
Pick DirectoryLab if you want…
- Turnkey niche site kits with built-in revenue streams
- Open-source code (Directory-Lab/directorylab on GitHub)
- Integrations with Python, Flask or PostgreSQL (on DirectoryLab's list, not DirectoryKit's)
Side by side
- What it is
- DirectoryKit:DirectoryKit is a white-label Next.js template for launching fully featured directory websites quickly.
- DirectoryLab:DirectoryLab provides ready-to-run source-code kits for local service directories, niche job boards, and weekly launch platforms.
- Best for
- DirectoryKit:Fast-track directory site launches
- DirectoryLab:Turnkey niche site kits with built-in revenue streams
- Who it’s for
- DirectoryKit:Developers building directory or listing sites who want a ready-made solution.
- DirectoryLab:Developers who can follow a setup guide and want to launch niche SaaS sites quickly.
- Pricing
- DirectoryKit:Paid
- DirectoryLab:Paid
- Plans
- DirectoryKit:—
- DirectoryLab:Bundle (All three kits) $419 one-time · Local Lab – Professional $209 one-time · Job Lab – Professional $174 one-time · Launch Lab – Professional $244 one-time
- Open source
- DirectoryKit:—
- DirectoryLab:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
- Works with
- DirectoryKit:Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Google OAuth
- DirectoryLab:Python, Flask, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Stripe, PostgreSQL, Docker
DirectoryKit features
- Admin dashboard. Manage posts, categories, reviews, and featured content from a built-in admin panel.
- Search & filter. Users can search and filter listings by categories.
- User interactions. Support for upvoting and bookmarking posts.
- Monetization options. Integrate Stripe for paid posts, ads via Google Adsense, and affiliate links.
- Auth integration. Google OAuth and magic link authentication out of the box.
- Tailwind UI design. Responsive, Tailwind-styled components for rapid UI development.
DirectoryLab features
- Full source code kits. Downloadable, production-ready code for a directory, job board or launch platform.
- Built-in revenue streams. Featured listings, leads, subscriptions, paid launches and ads are pre-configured.
- One-click deployment wizard. Setup wizard configures a new site without modifying code.
- Stripe integration. Payments and pricing are wired in via Stripe out of the box.
- Docker support. Each kit includes Dockerfiles for easy container deployment.
- Admin panel. Web admin lets you manage listings, jobs or launches without coding.
- Lifetime updates (Professional+). Private GitHub repo gives access to updates via git pull.
- Multi-site dashboard (Enterprise). Manage a portfolio of sites from a single dashboard.
DirectoryKit vs DirectoryLab FAQ
Is DirectoryKit or DirectoryLab free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan.
Is DirectoryKit or DirectoryLab open source?+
DirectoryLab is open source (Directory-Lab/directorylab on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for DirectoryKit.
Do DirectoryKit and DirectoryLab integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS and Stripe. DirectoryKit also lists Prisma, Lemon Squeezy and Google OAuth; DirectoryLab also lists Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, Docker and 2 more.
On DevHunt
DirectoryKit
163 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023
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