Create any kind of directory on your WordPress site, easily with Business Directory Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Business Directory Plugin
Business Directory Plugin vs FluentBooking
FluentBooking wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Business Directory Plugin | FluentBooking |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $55/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 50% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Business Directory Plugin | FluentBooking |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Business Directory Plugin if…
- Site owners building a paid business directory
- Local directories that charge for listings
Choose FluentBooking if…
- Solo professionals taking appointments on a WordPress site
- Agencies offering booking forms to client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Business Directory Plugin
- Unlimited listings
- Payments for listings
- Google Maps and location filters
- Ratings and reviews
- Claim listings
- Featured listings
- CSV import and export
FluentBooking
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- Calendar sync
- Availability management
- Notifications and reminders
- Video meetings
- Paid bookings
- Form and CRM integrations
Pros and cons
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
FluentBooking
- Unlimited calendars and hosts on every plan
- Two-way calendar sync with Google, Apple, Outlook, and Nextcloud
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Lifetime license option available
- Payments are limited to Stripe and PayPal
- Calendar integrations are limited to four providers
- Some reviewers note advanced features are still missing
Pricing plans
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
FluentBooking
SoloStarts here
$55/year
1 site
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- 1 year plugin updates
- 1 year priority support
Small Business
$139/year
5 sites
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- 1 year plugin updates
- 1 year priority support
Agency
$279/year
50 sites
- Unlimited calendars and hosts
- 1 year plugin updates
- 1 year priority support
What Reddit says
Business Directory Plugin
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
FluentBooking
Only two Reddit threads mention FluentBooking directly, so the evidence is thin. One user chose it alongside Fluent Forms because it can calculate a booking price from form answers, which standalone booking systems could not, while the other thread is a request to share a lifetime licence.
Business Directory Plugin vs FluentBooking questions
Is Business Directory Plugin better than FluentBooking?
On our comparison FluentBooking comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Business Directory Plugin or FluentBooking?
Business Directory Plugin starts at $99/year and FluentBooking starts at $55/year.
Can I get Business Directory Plugin or FluentBooking cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBooking was 50% off last year.
Both products
A new solution for online appointments and bookings on WordPress.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $55/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FluentBooking