One price. No monthly SaaS fees, ever. Buy the license once, host it on your own server, and own your directory completely — free professional installation included.
Compare the licensing options and choose the one that fits your directory project.
| Directory Feature | Standard Edition ($249) | Enterprise Edition ($799) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & Domain Rights | ||
| Allowed Active Portals | 1 Domain / Portal | Unlimited Portals |
| 100% Unencrypted Source Code | ✓ | ✓ |
| White-Label (Remove Branding) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Core Platform Features | ||
| All Directory & Vendor Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Admin & Monetization Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Installation & Technical Support | ||
| Free Expert Server Installation | Included (1 Domain) | Included (Primary Portal) |
| Direct Technical Support | 6 Months Support | 12 Months Priority Support |
| 100% Installation Money-Back Guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
Everything you need to know about PHP Business Directory
Unlike WordPress directory plugins that suffer from severe database query bloat, plugin conflicts, and slow page load times, PHP Business Directory is a high-performance, standalone portal engine engineered specifically for scaling business directories. Cloud-based SaaS builders charge hefty monthly subscription fees that scale exponentially as your listing database grows, taking a cut of your hard-earned profits. With PHP Business Directory, you get a clean, lightweight PHP architecture built for millisecond search speeds, built-in monetization, native appointment booking, interactive map search, and true lifetime ownership with zero recurring SaaS fees.
NetArt Media has been engineering premium, enterprise-grade PHP web scripts since 2003. With over two decades of hands-on software development experience, our team has powered over 1,000 successful business portals, web agencies, and digital entrepreneurs across the globe. When you invest in PHP Business Directory, you are acquiring a proven, highly secure platform backed by senior engineers who specialize in web directory architecture and portal scalability.
PHP Business Directory is a multi-channel revenue engine out of the box. You can create unlimited paid membership tiers (e.g., Free vs. Premium vs. Gold), charge vendors for featured home page placement, monetise business profile claim requests, sell targeted banner ad placements across categories, and charge for exclusive features like native calendar scheduling. Best of all, there are zero revenue shares or transaction fees—you keep 100% of every dollar your portal earns.
The biggest hurdle in launching a directory is acquiring initial content. PHP Business Directory allows you to pre-populate your portal with thousands of local business records to solve the "cold start" problem instantly. Unverified listings display a prominent "Claim This Business" button. When business owners discover their profile ranking on search engines, they request verification through the site. Once approved by your admin team, listing ownership transfers to the merchant, who can then be upsold to paid membership packages to unlock full profile editing, photo galleries, and booking tools.
Vendor profiles act as comprehensive digital storefronts designed to capture high-intent customer leads. Listed businesses can display a high-resolution logo, up to 5 showcase gallery photos, assign up to 3 industry categories, publish operating hours, embed interactive map directions, display click-to-call phone buttons, list direct website links, collect customer reviews, and accept direct message inquiries and online appointment bookings.