--- description: Learn more about Ideal Directories pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Ideal Directories Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Directory Software](/directory/31816/directory/software) > [Ideal Directories](/software/200229/ideal-directories) # Ideal Directories Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/200229/ideal-directories Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/200229/ideal-directories?page=2) > Ideal Directories is the fastest and easiest way to launch a money making business directory and coupon website for your community. > > Verdict: Rated **3.5/5** by 6 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Ideal Directories? Ideal Directories is perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, sales professionals, media agencies or anyone looking to start a business directory website. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.5/5** | 6 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Ideal Directories - **Location**: Syosset, US ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$149.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: We offer competitive pricing starting at just $149/month and includes our standard features. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Advertising Management - Customer Portal - Directory Listing Management - Layout & Design - Payment Processing Software - SEO Management - Search/Filter ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Directory Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31816/directory/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I'd find them, then type out their name/address. After completing that section of road/street, I'd have to go back and find all the pertinent for the listing. The time and frustration of doing it this way, honestly, made me sick. When I found Ideal Directories, I found their "Prospecting Tool." THIS is what makes Ideal Directories worth so much more than what they charge for it\! This tool was able to search the areas I am serving, collate all the necessary information. Then actually build out 85-90% of the listing with a simple click of a button\!\!\! > > **Cons**: If I had to pick one thing, it would be the fact that I cannot insert UberEats or DoorDash logo "buttons" into my listings. That said, I did reach out to \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] and asked him about this. He immediately said "I can see where that would be useful. Unfortunately, that's not yet an option." However, \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] didn't leave me hanging there. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] showed me how I could type in "Order from DoorDash" then create a hotlink in the word DoorDash so that if someone clicked on that, it would take them to the order page. Not "perfect," but a great workaround. Hopefully, the Ideal Directories team can put something together for future rollouts. > > I tried to build out a directory site using a WordPress theme. After nearly six weeks of headaches, frustration, and honestly, giving up, I came across Ideal Directories. Ideal Directories has created a SaaS system that helped me to do in four or five DAYS, what I struggled to and ultimately failed to do in six WEEKS. I can't thank Ideal Directories enough for what you've built. ----- ### "The only software you will need in order to be successful when starting your online directory\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Scott** | *June 24, 2022* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Love the many options that the software offers including the ability to share digital coupons and events throughout multiple social media platforms. > > **Cons**: Their is nothing that I don't like about this software. > > An amazing experience with great support\! ----- ### "Worst company support ever" — 1.0/5 > **Sidney** | *February 13, 2024* | Insurance Software | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked nothing about this program it lacked live support support. I will not advise anyone to purchase this program unless they webmaster background. > > **Cons**: They can only operate through email know phone assisting. If you not technical handy don't try this company or recommend this company. They will lie to you about technical support. > > Ideal Directories aren't what they think they are. Do not buy this program you will get embarrassed by your customers who you tried to sign up to offer your directory to them because they will not support you on time. Please don't join this company or trust this company. ----- ### "Tip-Top Directory Builder" — 5.0/5 > **Donna** | *February 19, 2022* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The clear and concise training modules, the way the training modules take you step by step - no guessing "how to". > > **Cons**: Setting up the DNS thru GoDaddy - a little difficult. Had to call GoDaddy because I couldn't set up a second "A" Record. > > In my 10 years of building websites, I have purchased a lot of software and plugins...some were bombs and others were good. But, Ideal Directories is the best - EVER - in my opinion. I was struggling to create my own Restaurant \& Local Business Directory through WP. It took up so much of my day that I couldn't make time to market it. Then I found Ideal Directories and it took all the creation issues away. I seldom write reviews but it's my pleasure to write this one. If you want to build a Directory website this is the software for you\! ----- ### "Issues" — 4.0/5 > **Garnet** | *September 29, 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Thank you for answering and solving my issues. I really do appreciate for not ignoring my issues. > > **Cons**: Thank you for answering and solving my issues. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/200229/ideal-directories?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/200229/ideal-directories) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data