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Use case · B2B

Build a B2B or software comparison directory

A B2B or software directory helps buyers compare vendors, tools and alternatives. With Directories.ai you can structure listings with pricing, integrations and other custom fields, build category and comparison content, and use your AI assistant to keep vendor data fresh and publish the “best X” and “alternatives to Y” content that these directories rank on.

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What buyers search for

Software buyers search “best CRM for agencies,” “alternatives to X” and “X vs Y.” A directory earns those rankings with consistent listing data, clear categories and genuinely helpful editorial around them.

  • Pricing, integrations and feature fields on every listing
  • Tight category and sub-category structure
  • Reviews and ratings you can moderate
  • Editorial articles and FAQs linked to the listings they discuss

How the AI assistant helps

The assistant can bulk-load vendors from a spreadsheet, enrich thin listings from each vendor’s own site, and draft comparison and best-of articles using only the vendors in your directory. Recurring tasks keep pricing and feature data from drifting.

Set it up

  1. 1

    Load vendors

    Bulk-create or import vendors with their custom fields.

    bulk_create_listingsrun_import_mapping

  2. 2

    Build category structure

    Create categories by job-to-be-done and file vendors under them.

    create_categoryset_listing_categories

  3. 3

    Publish comparison content

    Draft best-of and alternatives pages from your real listings.

    create_articleget_playbook

  4. 4

    Refresh on a schedule

    Create a monthly task to re-check pricing and features.

    create_agent_task

Frequently asked questions

Can listings have custom fields like pricing?

Yes. Listings support pricing, contact, location, SEO, media and custom fields.

Can I earn from the directory?

The Growth plan includes member billing and monetization. See pricing for details.

Keep reading

Content, FAQs & social postsDraft articles, FAQs and social posts from your own listings, ready to review.Agencies & consultantsAudit, fix and grow multiple client directories with repeatable playbooks.Professional services directoryCurated networks of professionals with claimed, complete profiles.Directory SEO & AI visibilityGuided SEO and AI-visibility playbooks filled in with your directory’s live data.

Ready to run your directory with AI?

MCP access is included on the Growth plan. Pay per directory, cancel any time.

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