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DirectoryKit vs People Pulse

DirectoryKit builds generic directory sites, while People Pulse focuses on Azure AD profiles.

Which to pick

Pick DirectoryKit if you want…

  • Fast-track directory site launches
  • Fast directory website creation
  • Integrations with Next.js, TypeScript or Tailwind CSS (on DirectoryKit's list, not People Pulse's)

Pick People Pulse if you want…

  • Dynamic Azure AD user directories
  • Integrations with Azure Active Directory (on People Pulse'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.
People Pulse:People Pulse is a SharePoint web part that displays Azure AD user profiles with customizable properties.
Best for
DirectoryKit:Fast-track directory site launches
People Pulse:Dynamic Azure AD user directories
Who it’s for
DirectoryKit:Developers building directory or listing sites who want a ready-made solution.
People Pulse:IT admins and intranet developers who need an interactive employee directory.
Pricing
DirectoryKit:Paid
People Pulse:Free
Works with
DirectoryKit:Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Google OAuth
People Pulse:Azure Active Directory

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.

People Pulse features

  • Rich User Profiles. Shows usernames, job titles, photos, contact info, skills, manager, and more.
  • Show/Hide Properties. Toggle visibility of any user property via the property pane.
  • Search Functionality. Search across all displayed user properties in real time.
  • Pagination Controls. Navigate large directories with page numbers, next/previous, and item count options.
  • Theme Color Support. Customize action button colors to match site branding.
  • Configurable Item Count. Select how many profiles appear per page from a dropdown.

DirectoryKit vs People Pulse FAQ

Is DirectoryKit or People Pulse free?+

DirectoryKit is paid. People Pulse is listed as free on DevHunt.

Do DirectoryKit and People Pulse integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: DirectoryKit lists Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma and 3 more; People Pulse lists Azure Active Directory.

On DevHunt

DirectoryKit

163 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

People Pulse

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 13, 2026

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