Spreadsheet speed or directory operations?
SpreadSimple is compelling when Google Sheets should remain the primary content system. Directoryz is built for teams that want a dedicated directory database and operational workflows around submissions, fields, leads, monetization, and publishing. Disclosure: Directoryz is our product. SpreadSimple details below come from its pricing page, checked 3 November 2026.
The short answer
Keep SpreadSimple if the spreadsheet is how your team works and the site is mostly a view of it. Move to Directoryz when the directory needs submissions, review, paid listings, and leads, or when you want a free plan that search engines can index.
- Pick SpreadSimple for live Google Sheets editing, a map view, e-commerce extensions, and a widget you can embed.
- Pick Directoryz for public submissions with review, one-time paid and featured listings through your own Stripe, lead forms, team roles, and publishing at a path on your site.
- Moving is a CSV export from the sheet and an import into Directoryz.
Directoryz vs SpreadSimple feature comparison
Checked against the Directoryz product and plans, and against SpreadSimple's public pricing page on 3 November 2026. SpreadSimple may have changed since.
| Directoryz | SpreadSimple | |
|---|---|---|
| Where listings are edited | Directoryz workspace (CSV import and export) | Your Google Sheet |
| Free plan | 1 directory, 50 listings, visible to search engines | 50 sheet rows, hidden from search engines |
| Entry paid plan | Pro $9.99/month: 10 directories, 1,000 listings each | $12.90/month with custom domain and SEO settings |
| Listing limits | 1,000 per directory on Pro, 5,000 on Scale | Sheet row limits of 500 to 10,000 by plan |
| Public submissions with review | Yes, free or paid | Through third-party form integrations |
| Paid and featured listings | Yes, one-time fees to your Stripe account | Payments are built for product checkout |
| Lead forms per listing | Paid plans, with email, webhooks, and CSV export | Via third-party form integrations |
| Custom fields | Typed fields: text, URL, number, select, yes/no | Any sheet column |
| Publish on an existing site | At a path (domain on Cloudflare) or subdomain, no iframe | Custom domain, or embed as a widget |
| Map view | No | Yes |
| Team roles | Owner, admin, editor, viewer; 5 seats on Scale | Sheet sharing in Google |
Start with the source of truth
SpreadSimple turns a Google Sheet into a website and keeps spreadsheet editing at the center. Directoryz stores listings in a purpose-built workspace where editors manage structured fields, status, featured placement, media, categories, and operational settings.
When SpreadSimple fits
Choose SpreadSimple when a small team already works comfortably in Sheets, rapid spreadsheet-to-site publishing is the primary requirement, and the directory does not need a deep moderation workflow. Its map view and shop features are also useful for catalog-style sites.
When Directoryz fits
Choose Directoryz when multiple people will review submissions, manage custom listing schemas, receive listing inquiries, connect Stripe, inspect directory-specific analytics, or publish at a scoped path on an existing site.
SEO on the free plan
SpreadSimple's pricing page states that its free plan is not visible to search engines. Directoryz's free plan publishes server-rendered listing pages with canonical URLs and a sitemap on a Directoryz URL, so a first directory can start collecting search impressions before you pay.
A practical migration path
Teams can export sheet data as CSV and import it into Directoryz after renaming the columns to its import headers (name, short_description, description, website_url, category, location, tags). The important decision is whether the spreadsheet should remain the operating interface or become an import source for a dedicated directory system.
Other SpreadSimple alternatives
If you are leaving SpreadSimple, the right replacement depends on what you are missing. Entry prices below come from each vendor's site (Directify checked 3 November 2026, Softr 29 October 2026). The best directory software roundup compares eight tools side by side.
- Directify (free plan with 10 listings, Pro from $39/month): keeps Google Sheets import and adds map search, reviews, and listing claims.
- Softr (free plan, from $19/month): a site or portal with logins and permissions on top of Google Sheets, Airtable, or Softr's own database.
- Directoryz (free plan with 50 indexable listings, Pro from $9.99/month): submissions with review, paid listings, and leads, published on your own site.
Product details were reviewed against the vendor's official site. Capabilities can change.
Review SpreadSimple's current plans and featuresFrequently asked questions
What is a good SpreadSimple alternative for directories?
Directoryz suits directories that need submissions, review, paid listings, and leads. Directify is broader if you need maps and reviews and want to keep Google Sheets import. Softr suits portals with logins. Directoryz is our product.
Does Directoryz synchronize with Google Sheets?
Not currently. Directoryz supports CSV import and export. Choose SpreadSimple if live Google Sheets operation is essential today.
Is the Directoryz free plan indexed by search engines?
Yes. Free directories are public, server-rendered pages with a sitemap. Indexing itself is always the search engine's decision.
Can SpreadSimple embed in an existing site?
SpreadSimple documents a widget mode. Directoryz's path publishing serves native pages at the customer path rather than embedding an iframe.
Which is better for moderation?
Directoryz is the more focused fit when submissions need draft status, review decisions, team roles, and an audit trail.