DirectoryLaunch is a ready-made Next.js boilerplate for launching niche directories, marketplaces, and catalogs without writing code.
What is DirectoryLaunch?
DirectoryLaunch is a complete, production-ready Next.js boilerplate that enables entrepreneurs and developers to launch specialized listing platforms — such as AI tool directories, local business catalogs, or niche marketplaces — in under 2 hours with self-setup or within 7 days with a done-for-you service. Built by Aleksandr Osso, it runs on a stack of Next.js 16, Supabase, Stripe, and TailwindCSS.
Key Features
- Multi-Step Submissions — Guided listing submission form with plan selection, image uploads, draft saving, and admin moderation.
- Stripe Payments — Fully integrated for one-time payments, recurring subscriptions, paid promotions, and sponsor billing with webhook support.
- Authentication & Profiles — Supabase-based auth (email/password + Google OAuth) with role-based access control (user, moderator, admin).
- Admin Control Panel — Single dashboard to manage listings, users, categories, promotions, revenue, and site customization (colors, logos, domains) without code.
- Search & Filters — Full-text search, category filters, price filters (Free/Freemium/Paid), and six sort options.
- SEO & Analytics — Dynamic meta tags, OpenGraph, sitemaps, structured data, and built-in analytics tracking visitors by device, browser, and country.
- Paid Promotions — Three monetization formats (banner ads, featured catalog cards, sponsor logos) with click tracking, sold-out limits, and bundle discounts.
- 14 Color Themes — Ready-made light and dark themes with a custom theme editor in the admin.
- Email & Notifications — Automatic welcome emails, newsletter sign-ups, and alerts via Resend.
Who is it for?
- Indie makers and solo entrepreneurs who want to launch a niche directory quickly without building core features from scratch.
- Startups and small businesses aiming to create a listing-based marketplace or catalog for their specific industry (e.g., AI tools, travel apps, street food maps).
- Developers who prefer to self-host and customize, benefitting from a production-ready codebase with modular components and lifetime updates.
What can you do with DirectoryLaunch?
- Launch an AI tools directory — quickly set up categories, submissions, and monetize via featured listings or sponsorships.
- Build a local business directory — allow business owners to submit their listings, approve them, and sell premium placements.
- Create a niche job board — use the listing submission and payment features to charge for job postings or subscriptions.
Pricing
DirectoryLaunch offers a one-time purchase model with three tiers: Basic ($199), Pro ($249), and Custom (from $1,599, which includes done-for-you setup). A 20% discount is available for the first 200 customers, and there is a 14-day money-back guarantee.
FAQ
Do I need technical skills to launch a directory?
No. The Basic plan requires some setup but includes a step-by-step guide for deployment in under 2 hours. The Custom plan handles everything for you — we set up the domain, branding, and seed listings.
What kind of directories can I build?
Any listing-based platform: SaaS catalogs, AI tool directories, local business directories, job boards, digital product marketplaces, and more. One flip of a config value converts the site to a single-owner store with a cart and Stripe checkout.
Is this a SaaS subscription or a one-time purchase?
One-time payment. You own the code forever with no recurring fees. Lifetime updates are included.
How many websites can I build with one license?
Unlimited sites. You can build as many directories as you want under a single purchase.
What tech stack does it use?
Next.js 16, Supabase (database + auth), Stripe (payments), TailwindCSS, shadcn/ui, Resend (email), Zod (validation), and SEObot (AI blog). All production-grade and trusted by major companies.
