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Brilliant Directories vs Dodo Payments

Brilliant Directories (Directory Builder) and Dodo Payments (Payments) take different approaches to development. Brilliant Directories: All-in-one hosted directory platform with 30K+ sites ($2.9M revenue) Dodo Payments: Low-cost merchant of record for indie hackers with license key management

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Brilliant Directories

All-in-one hosted directory platform with 30K+ sites ($2.9M revenue)

Category
Directory Builder
Subcategory
SaaS
Pricing
~$145/mo or $950/yr
Tier
paid
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Dodo Payments

Low-cost merchant of record for indie hackers with license key management

Category
Payments
Subcategory
Merchant of Record
Pricing
3% + $0.30/txn
Tier
paid
paymentsmerchant of record

Key differences

DimensionBrilliant DirectoriesDodo Payments
Pricing~$145/mo or $950/yr3% + $0.30/txn
PlatformSaaSMerchant of Record
Capabilitiesdirectory builder, saaspayments, merchant of record

Choose Brilliant Directories if...

  • Brilliant Directories fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Dodo Payments if...

  • Dodo Payments fits your specific workflow and team preferences

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brilliant Directories or Dodo Payments better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Brilliant Directories and Dodo Payments are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Brilliant Directories or Dodo Payments?
Both have a paid pricing model. Brilliant Directories: ~$145/mo or $950/yr. Dodo Payments: 3% + $0.30/txn. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Brilliant Directories and Dodo Payments together?
Yes — Brilliant Directories (Directory Builder) and Dodo Payments (Payments) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

Brilliant Directories and Dodo Payments solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a directory builder or a payments.

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