DirectoryFast
Launch Trending Directories in Minutes
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>log in to comment- Rahat Rahman· 2y ago
A solid and best directory website template in my view.
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Hey DevHunt! I'm Dany, and I used to live a pretty wild life, traveling the world for 12 years. But last year, I decided to settle down and get back to what I really love - building stuff. I jumped into indie hacking (because apparently, I can't stay away from risks) and ended up creating a book directory. It's now getting about 2,000 indie hackers visiting each month, which is pretty cool. But here's the thing - in this game, you've got to stay ahead. That's why I made DirectoryFast from it. It's a tool that lets you build feature-rich directory websites super quick. I wanted to make something that's not just good, but also easy for anyone to use. With DirectoryFast, you get: • A modern tech stack (NextJS, Tailwind, Shadcn, NextAuth...) • Built-in community features like ratings, favorites, and user collections • SEO optimization to help your directory get found • Easy payment integration with LemonSqueezy • A customizable admin dashboard The best part? You can set it all up in under 10 minutes, even if you're not a coding pro. So if you've got an idea for a directory but don't want to spend months coding, give DirectoryFast a shot. I'd love to hear what you think and see what kind of directories you come up with!
DirectoryFast lets you create a niche directory website in minutes using AI-driven schema design, research, and publishing.
- for
- Indie hackers, entrepreneurs, and makers who want a quick, AI-built listing platform.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key 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.
Use cases
- Launch a coffee-roaster directory for Europe in a single chat session.
- Create a component-library catalog with custom fields like MCP server flag.
- Build a niche hobby directory, test market fit on a free subdomain, then upgrade to a custom domain.
- Run a paid leaderboard where listings pay for top placement.
DirectoryFast pricing
- Free$0All 47 MCP tools · Free subdomain, live in minutes · Three AI research runs · Not indexable
- Pro$29/month per directoryCustom domain & DNS verification · Indexable with sitemap & structured data · 30 AI research runs/month · Cancel anytime
DirectoryFast vs alternatives
 DirectoryFast | .png?width=64){kind=icon} DirectoryKit |  ShipFast |  Calljmp |  Saas UI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI-generated niche directories | Template-driven directory launch | Rapid SaaS launch | AI-code agents | Component library UI kit |
| Pricing | Freemium | One time fee | One time fee | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 17 | 163 | 82 | 35 | 54 |
| Launched | Sep 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2026 | Jan 2023 |
- DirectoryFast vs DirectoryKit: DirectoryKit is a template-based starter; DirectoryFast uses AI to design fields and populate data.
- DirectoryFast vs ShipFast: ShipFast focuses on shipping full SaaS products, while DirectoryFast specializes in niche listing sites.
- DirectoryFast vs Calljmp: Calljmp provides AI agents for code, not for building searchable directories with SEO features.
- DirectoryFast vs Saas UI: Saas UI offers UI components, whereas DirectoryFast delivers a complete AI-generated directory site.
DirectoryFast FAQ
Do I need a credit card to start?+
No, the free plan requires no card and no call.
What AI chats work with DirectoryFast?+
Any client that speaks MCP, such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor.
Can I upgrade a directory to be indexed?+
Yes, the Pro plan adds a custom domain and makes the site indexable.
How quickly does the site go live?+
The directory is published and viewable the same day, with edits updating instantly.
Do you take a commission on earnings?+
No, payments go directly to the creator’s account; DirectoryFast takes 0% commission.
Summarized by DevHunt from directoryfa.st · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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