DirectoryLab
Own the code behind your directory, job board or launch site
What is DirectoryLab?
DirectoryLab sells three source-code kits for people who want to run a niche site without renting a platform.
Local Lab is a local service directory built with Python and Flask: city and category pages, listings that owners can claim, featured spots and lead sales. Job Lab is a niche job board built with Next.js and Meilisearch. Launch Lab is a weekly launch platform with voting and paid upgrades.
Every kit ships with Stripe payments, an admin area and the scheduled automation already written, and the documentation is public, so you can read how each part works before you buy. You pay once, from $149, host it yourself and build as many sites as you like with it.
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