In short
- Start with the five that matter most: Google Business Profile, Apple Business Connect, Bing Places, Mappls and one Indian directory such as GetBusiness.
- Then add the sites built for your industry — a clinic needs Practo more than a generic directory.
- Use the same name, address and phone number everywhere. Mismatched details cost more rankings than missing listings.
- We checked every site below in October 2026 and removed the ones that had shut down, changed business or turned into spam.
In this article
- How to use this list
- Maps, search and assistant listings (1–8)
- Indian local directories and classifieds (9–36)
- B2B marketplaces and export portals (37–56)
- Review and reputation platforms (57–62)
- Industry-specific platforms (63–88)
- Social and business profiles (89–96)
- International and shopping listings (97–100)
- What makes a listing worth the effort
- Keep your details consistent
- Frequently asked questions
Free business listing sites are still one of the cheapest ways for an Indian business to be found online. Every accurate listing is another place where customers — and search engines, maps apps and AI assistants — can confirm who you are, where you are and what you do.
This list replaces our older "Top 100" table. That version used estimated domain-authority numbers and included sites that have since closed. This one is grouped by purpose, so you can pick the sites that fit your business instead of submitting to all 100. If you are new to listings, start with our shorter guide to the top 10 free business listing sites in India.
How to use this list
- Do the first group in full. Maps and search listings drive most calls and direction requests.
- Pick 5–10 directories that match your customers. A B2B manufacturer belongs on IndiaMART and TradeIndia; a salon belongs on Justdial, magicpin and Google.
- Copy one master profile. Write your name, address, phone, website, hours, categories and a 150-word description once, then paste the same details everywhere.
- Keep a sheet of logins and listing URLs so you can update every profile when your phone number, address or hours change.
Maps, search and assistant listings (1–8)
| # | Site | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GetBusiness | Indian local and service businesses; category and city pages | Free (Starter) + paid plans |
| 2 | Google Business Profile | Google Search, Google Maps and AI Overviews | Free |
| 3 | Apple Business Connect | Apple Maps, Siri and iPhone searches | Free |
| 4 | Bing Places for Business | Bing, Copilot and apps that use Bing data; can import from Google | Free |
| 5 | Mappls (MapmyIndia) | Indian maps used by many apps and vehicle navigation systems | Free to add a place |
| 6 | Foursquare | Location data supplied to many third-party apps | Free |
| 7 | Yelp | International visitors and businesses serving foreign customers | Free + paid ads |
| 8 | OpenStreetMap | Open map data used by many apps; add your shop as a point of interest | Free |
Indian local directories and classifieds (9–36)
| # | Site | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Justdial | Local services, shops, clinics, repair and home services | Free listing + paid packages |
| 10 | Sulekha | Service providers looking for enquiries (tutors, movers, interiors) | Free listing, paid leads |
| 11 | AskLaila | City-based local search | Free |
| 12 | Clickindia | Classified ads for services and products | Free + paid ads |
| 13 | Quikr | Classifieds for services, jobs and goods | Free + paid ads |
| 14 | OLX | Selling goods and vehicles locally | Free + paid ads |
| 15 | Dialmenow | Local business directory | Free |
| 16 | IBPHub | Indian business pages and local search | Free |
| 17 | Lacartes | Local guide listings | Free |
| 18 | Infoisinfo India | Shops, offers and local businesses | Free |
| 19 | ZipLeaf India | Local business directory | Free |
| 20 | Hotfrog India | Simple business profile with description and photos | Free |
| 21 | Tuugo India | Local business directory | Free |
| 22 | Cybo | Global directory with Indian city pages | Free |
| 23 | Brownbook | Global business listing database | Free |
| 24 | Yellow.Place | Global local directory with Indian cities | Free |
| 25 | ShowMeLocal | Local business profiles | Free |
| 26 | Find-us-here | Free business directory | Free |
| 27 | Storeboard | Business profile with posts and articles | Free |
| 28 | Yalwa India | Local directory and classifieds | Free |
| 29 | Ezilon | Regional web directory | Free + paid |
| 30 | LinkCentre | Long-running web directory | Free + paid |
| 31 | iGlobal | Global directory with Indian listings | Free |
| 32 | BusinessNetworkIndia | Indian business directory | Free |
| 33 | MerchantCircle | Merchants serving US customers | Free |
| 34 | Manta | Small businesses with US customers | Free + paid |
| 35 | EZlocal | Local directory (US-focused) | Free |
| 36 | EnrollBusiness | Global business directory | Free |
B2B marketplaces and export portals (37–56)
| # | Site | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | IndiaMART | Manufacturers, wholesalers and B2B suppliers | Free listing + paid packages |
| 38 | TradeIndia | B2B buyers and suppliers in India | Free + paid |
| 39 | ExportersIndia | Exporters and manufacturers | Free + paid |
| 40 | JD Mart | B2B catalogue from Justdial | Free + paid |
| 41 | IndianYellowPages | Manufacturers, suppliers and exporters | Free + paid |
| 42 | Infobanc | Exporters and overseas buyers | Free + paid |
| 43 | Trade4Asia | Indian manufacturers and suppliers | Free + paid |
| 44 | go4WorldBusiness | Global buyer–supplier leads | Free + paid |
| 45 | EC21 | Global B2B marketplace | Free + paid |
| 46 | Alibaba.com | Exporters selling to international buyers | Paid seller plans |
| 47 | Kompass | International company directory | Free + paid |
| 48 | GeM — Government e-Marketplace | Selling to government buyers | Free to register |
| 49 | ONDC | Selling on India's open network through a seller app | Fees set by seller app |
| 50 | Udaan | Wholesale and retail trade | Free to join, fees on orders |
| 51 | Amazon.in Seller | Selling products online across India | Free to register, fees on sales |
| 52 | Flipkart Seller Hub | Selling products online across India | Free to register, fees on sales |
| 53 | Meesho Supplier | Low-cost products for value shoppers | Free to register |
| 54 | Clutch | IT, design and marketing agencies | Free profile + paid |
| 55 | GoodFirms | Software and IT service companies | Free profile + paid |
| 56 | Crunchbase | Startups and funded companies | Free profile |
Review and reputation platforms (57–62)
| # | Site | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Trustpilot | Online businesses collecting customer reviews | Free + paid |
| 58 | MouthShut | Indian consumer reviews | Free |
| 59 | ProvenExpert | Service businesses gathering reviews | Free + paid |
| 60 | AmbitionBox | Employer profile for hiring in India | Free |
| 61 | Glassdoor | Employer profile for hiring | Free + paid |
| 62 | Wellfound | Startup company and jobs profile | Free |
Industry-specific platforms (63–88)
| # | Site | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Practo | Doctors, clinics and diagnostic centres | Free profile + paid |
| 64 | Lybrate | Doctors offering online consultations | Free profile |
| 65 | Drlogy | Doctors, hospitals and labs | Free profile |
| 66 | Zomato | Restaurants, cafés and cloud kitchens | Free listing, commission on delivery |
| 67 | Swiggy | Restaurants and food delivery | Commission on orders |
| 68 | magicpin | Local shops, salons and restaurants | Free + paid |
| 69 | nearbuy | Deals for salons, spas, restaurants and activities | Commission on deals |
| 70 | Tripadvisor | Hotels, restaurants and attractions | Free + paid |
| 71 | MakeMyTrip | Hotels, homestays and travel services | Commission on bookings |
| 72 | Goibibo | Hotels and homestays | Commission on bookings |
| 73 | Booking.com | Hotels, guest houses and apartments | Commission on bookings |
| 74 | Agoda | Hotels and homestays | Commission on bookings |
| 75 | Airbnb | Homestays, villas and experiences | Service fee on bookings |
| 76 | Hotels.com | Hotels serving international travellers | Commission on bookings |
| 77 | MagicBricks | Property dealers and builders | Free + paid listings |
| 78 | 99acres | Property dealers and owners | Free + paid listings |
| 79 | Housing.com | Property dealers and owners | Free + paid listings |
| 80 | NoBroker | Owners renting or selling directly | Free + paid plans |
| 81 | Shiksha | Colleges and higher-education institutes | Free + paid |
| 82 | Collegedunia | Colleges and universities | Free + paid |
| 83 | WedMeGood | Wedding vendors: venues, photographers, makeup | Free + paid |
| 84 | WeddingWire India | Wedding vendors | Free + paid |
| 85 | Urban Company | Home-service professionals (joining as a partner) | Commission on jobs |
| 86 | BookMyShow | Events, venues and activities | Commission on tickets |
| 87 | Bark | Service professionals buying leads | Free profile, paid leads |
| 88 | CityLocal Pro | Businesses with US customers | Free |
Social and business profiles (89–96)
| # | Site | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Facebook Page | Local updates, reviews, Meta ads | Free |
| 90 | Instagram professional account | Visual businesses: food, fashion, salons, interiors | Free |
| 91 | WhatsApp Business | Catalogue, quick replies and customer chats | Free app |
| 92 | LinkedIn Page | B2B companies, consultants and employers | Free |
| 93 | YouTube channel | Product demos, tours and how-to videos | Free |
| 94 | Pinterest Business | Home décor, fashion, food and design | Free |
| 95 | F6S | Startup profile for programmes and investors | Free |
| 96 | Startup India | DPIIT-recognised startups (profile and schemes) | Free |
International and shopping listings (97–100)
| # | Site | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 118 Information | Businesses with UK customers | Free |
| 98 | CitySquares | Businesses with US customers | Free |
| 99 | Google Merchant Center | Free product listings in Google Shopping and Search | Free + paid ads |
| 100 | X (Twitter) business profile | Updates, support and announcements | Free |
Why some popular names are missing
We removed sites from the old list whose domains no longer exist (for example DMOZ, Fyple India, AddBizIndia and AdvertiseEra), sites that now sell something unrelated, and one domain that now hosts gambling ads. Directories change often, so check a site still works before you register.
What makes a listing worth the effort
Not every free listing helps. A good one:
- Shows up when people search. Search the site's name plus your category and city; if its pages appear on Google, the listing can bring visitors.
- Lets you show full details — address, phone, website, hours, photos and services.
- Is actively moderated. Directories full of spam and duplicate listings lose their search visibility, and your listing with them.
- Lets you update or remove your listing when details change.
Do not buy "1,000 directory submissions" packages. Mass submissions to low-quality sites create duplicate and outdated listings that are hard to clean up later, and they do not help rankings.
Keep your details consistent
Search engines compare your business details across sites. Use the same:
- Business name — exactly as on your signboard, GST registration and Google profile.
- Address — the same format everywhere, including the PIN code.
- Phone number — one main number, with the same country code style.
- Website and hours.
If you have a GSTIN, check it matches your legal or trade name with our free GST number search. On GetBusiness, a valid GSTIN adds a GST Verified badge to your listing.
Frequently asked questions
Which free business listing site is best in India?
Google Business Profile matters most for local searches. After that, choose by industry: Justdial and GetBusiness for local services, IndiaMART and TradeIndia for B2B, Practo for doctors, Zomato for restaurants and MagicBricks or 99acres for property.
How many listing sites should a small business use?
Ten to twenty accurate, well-maintained listings are better than a hundred incomplete ones. Start with maps and search listings, then add the directories your customers actually use.
Do business listings still help SEO in 2026?
Yes. Listings help search engines and AI assistants confirm your business details, and the good ones send visitors directly. They work best alongside a complete Google Business Profile, regular reviews and a fast website.
Are these sites completely free?
Every site here lets you create a basic listing or profile without paying. Many offer paid upgrades, and marketplaces such as Amazon, Swiggy or Booking.com charge fees or commission when you make a sale.
Put your business on GetBusiness — free
Add your address, phone, hours, photos and services once and get found in category and city searches across India. The Starter plan is free; paid plans add more categories, links and badges.




Sahil
Thanks for the Top 100 free business listing sites — extremely useful for boosting visibility in India!