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AisenticBusiness Directory Plugin8.4/10

Aisentic vs Business Directory Plugin

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAisenticBusiness Directory Plugin
Our scoreNot rated8.4/10
Starts atSee website$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingFreeSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorAisenticBusiness Directory Plugin
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Aisentic if…

  • Eventin users managing events
  • Site owners who want chat-based help in the WordPress admin
Aisentic reviewVisit Aisentic (opens in a new tab)

Choose Business Directory Plugin if…

  • Site owners building a paid business directory
  • Local directories that charge for listings
Business Directory Plugin reviewVisit Business Directory Plugin (opens in a new tab)

Features

Aisentic

  • Chat-based WordPress admin
  • Eventin event management
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Live support handoff
  • Chatbot visibility setting

Business Directory Plugin

  • Unlimited listings
  • Payments for listings
  • Google Maps and location filters
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Claim listings
  • Featured listings
  • CSV import and export

Pros and cons

Aisentic

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • No paid plans listed on the product page
  • No API keys needed for setup
  • Asks for confirmation before changing events or data
  • WooCommerce and WP Cafe integrations are listed as coming soon
  • Strongest support is for Eventin
  • AI features run on a managed service with a free token allowance
  • Requires PHP 8.1 or higher and WordPress 5.2 or higher

Business Directory Plugin

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Reviewers on Facebook describe setup as easy
  • Includes listing payments and discount codes on paid plans
  • 14-day free trial and 14-day money-back guarantee
  • The Basic plan has no Stripe or Google Maps
  • A BlogVault review describes the visual design as dated
  • Multi-site and claim-listing features need the Elite plan

Pricing plans

Aisentic

Plans not listed. See Aisentic pricing

Business Directory Plugin

  • BasicStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited listings
    • PayPal and Authorize.net payments
    • Ratings and reviews

  • Pro

    $149/year

    3 sites

    • Stripe and Google Maps
    • Filter by city or zip code
    • Discount codes

  • Elite

    $249/year

    25 sites

    • Claim listings
    • WordPress Multisite
    • All directory themes

Aisentic vs Business Directory Plugin questions

Is Aisentic better than Business Directory Plugin?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Aisentic or Business Directory Plugin?

Aisentic starts at See website and Business Directory Plugin starts at $99/year.

Can I get Aisentic or Business Directory Plugin cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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