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DirectoryKit vs Mkdirs
DirectoryKit is a similar ready-made directory starter but with fewer AI and CMS integrations.
Which to pick
Pick DirectoryKit if you want…
- Fast-track directory site launches
- Fast directory launch
- Integrations with TypeScript, Prisma or Lemon Squeezy (on DirectoryKit's list, not Mkdirs')
Pick Mkdirs if you want…
- Ready-to-launch directory sites
- Integrations with Auth.js, Shadcn UI or Sanity (on Mkdirs' 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.
- Mkdirs:Mkdirs is an open-source boilerplate to launch a full-featured directory website in minutes.
- Best for
- DirectoryKit:Fast-track directory site launches
- Mkdirs:Ready-to-launch directory sites
- Who it’s for
- DirectoryKit:Developers building directory or listing sites who want a ready-made solution.
- Mkdirs:Indie makers and developers who need a ready-made directory site with auth, payments and CMS.
- Pricing
- DirectoryKit:Paid
- Mkdirs:Paid
- Plans
- DirectoryKit:—
- Mkdirs:Lifetime $59
- Works with
- DirectoryKit:Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Google OAuth
- Mkdirs:Next.js, Auth.js, Shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS, Sanity, Resend, Stripe, Vercel AI SDK
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.
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.
DirectoryKit vs Mkdirs FAQ
Is DirectoryKit or Mkdirs free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan.
Do DirectoryKit and Mkdirs integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Stripe. DirectoryKit also lists TypeScript, Prisma, Lemon Squeezy and Google OAuth; Mkdirs also lists Auth.js, Shadcn UI, Sanity, Resend and 1 more.
On DevHunt
DirectoryKit
163 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023
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