AI-powered business directory

List your business
for free

Create a free listing on Destinali and be discovered by customers searching on Google and AI search. Direct WhatsApp, phone, and email leads β€” no commission, no credit card required.

Free plan β€” included at no cost
No credit card Β· No time limit Β· No catch
  • Business name, category & location
  • Direct WhatsApp, phone & email button
  • Customer reviews & ratings
  • Up to 3 business photos
  • Google & AI search visibility
  • Basic profile analytics
  • Owner dashboard access
  • Free forever β€” no time limit
Free forever. Upgrade anytime for more reach.
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Everything included in your free listing

A complete profile that puts your business in front of customers β€” at no cost.

Business profile

Your business name, category, location, hours, description, and contact details β€” all in one structured profile.

Direct WhatsApp, phone & email

Customers tap straight through to your WhatsApp, phone, or email. No commissions. Every lead is yours.

Customer reviews

Collect and display genuine customer reviews. Social proof that converts first-time visitors into enquiries.

Up to 3 photos

Showcase your space, products, or team. Listings with photos receive significantly more customer enquiries.

Google & AI search visibility

Your listing is structured so Google and AI search tools can read, index, and recommend your business.

Basic analytics

See how many people viewed your listing and which search terms brought them to your business profile.

How to list your business

From signup to live listing in three steps

01

Fill in your details

Add your business name, category, location, description, hours, and contact info. The form takes about 5 minutes to complete.

02

We review your listing

Our team reviews every free listing within 3–5 business days to ensure quality. You receive an email when it goes live.

03

Start receiving customers

Your listing appears on Destinali, in Google search results, and in AI-powered tools. Customers contact you directly β€” no middleman.

Included in the free plan

Your free listing is visible in Google and AI search from day one

Every listing on Destinali β€” including the free plan β€” is built with structured data and clean HTML so Google can index and rank it. When someone searches for your type of business in your city, your listing is eligible to appear.

AI search tools also crawl structured directories when answering local business questions. A free Destinali listing puts you in the pool they draw from β€” so when someone asks β€œbest accountant in Cape Town” you have a chance of being named.

Create free listing
Find me a reliable electrician in Lekki, Lagos
AI assistant
In Lekki, Lagos, BrightFix Electrical comes up frequently in local searches. They are listed on Destinali with a 4.7-star rating from 31 customer reviews. You can reach them directly on WhatsApp.
Source: destinali.com/lagos/electricians/brightfix
Can I contact them now?
AI assistant
Yes β€” their Destinali listing has a direct WhatsApp button. No booking form, no intermediary. Tap to chat with them now.
destinali.com/lagos/electricians/brightfix

Free listing vs. paid plans

Start free and upgrade when you want more visibility and reach.

Free
Pro / Agency
Business profile
WhatsApp, phone & email
Customer reviews
Google & AI search visibility
Basic analytics
Photos
3
20
Listing activation
3–5 business days
Instant
Review responses
AI-enhanced SEO description
Verified badge
Priority search placement
Do-follow backlink
Full traffic analytics

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free? What's the catch?

Yes β€” the Free plan is genuinely free and has no time limit. You get a full business profile, direct WhatsApp, phone, and email leads, customer reviews, photos, and search visibility at zero cost. There is no catch. We offer paid Pro and Agency plans for businesses that want additional reach, but the free listing never expires.

Do I need a credit card to sign up?

No credit card is required to create a free listing. You simply create an account and submit your business details. No payment information is collected unless you choose to upgrade.

What is the difference between the free plan and paid plans?

The Free plan includes a full business profile, WhatsApp, phone & email lead button, customer reviews, up to 3 photos, and basic analytics. Paid Pro and Agency plans add an AI-enhanced SEO description, verified badge, instant listing activation (no 3–5 day wait), priority search placement, up to 20 photos, do-follow backlinks, and full analytics with traffic source breakdown.

How long does it take for my free listing to go live?

Free listings are reviewed and approved within 3–5 business days. If you need your listing live immediately, the Pro plan activates your listing instantly.

Can I upgrade from free to a paid plan later?

Yes. You can upgrade at any time from your dashboard. Your profile, reviews, and photos all carry over β€” there is nothing to redo. Upgrades take effect immediately.

Which countries and cities are supported?

Destinali supports businesses across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cairo, Dubai β€” and more. Your listing is searchable from day one, regardless of city.

Ready to get found?

Join businesses already on Destinali.
Free to start β€” no credit card required.

Free business listing by country

Local pricing, cities, and FAQs for each market.

United States
330M people, Google-first discovery β€” claim your local search presence before a competitor does
United Kingdom
67M people, high digital adoption β€” every local search is a customer you can win or lose
Canada
38M people, Google-first buyers β€” Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal all highly competitive
Australia
26M people, review-driven buyers β€” tradies and professionals dominate local search
Philippines
115M people, mobile-first economy β€” BGC, Cebu, Davao all underserved online
Singapore
Asia's most digitally advanced market β€” competition is fierce, standards are high
CΓ΄te d'Ivoire
Abidjan's digital economy is accelerating β€” most businesses still invisible online
Cameroon
Douala & YaoundΓ© are growing fast β€” bilingual market with low online competition
Liberia
Monrovia's NGO & international community searches online β€” near-zero competition
Nigeria
Africa's largest market, fastest-growing SEO opportunity
South Africa
High-intent buyers, fierce competition β€” your profile is the edge
Kenya
East Africa's digital hub β€” mobile-first customers already searching
Ghana
West Africa's gateway β€” English-speaking, Google-ready market
Ethiopia
120 million people, most businesses still invisible online
Tanzania
East Africa's largest economy by geography, digital gap wide open
Uganda
Fast-growing economy where most businesses have no web presence
Rwanda
'Singapore of Africa' β€” standards are high, competition is low
Botswana
Small, affluent market β€” every customer you miss goes to a competitor
Gambia
Tourism economy where international visitors rely on Google reviews
South Sudan
World's newest country β€” near-zero online competition, UN community searches online
Egypt
Africa's most populous Arab economy β€” 106M people, growing digital business discovery
Morocco
Gateway between Africa and Europe β€” tourism powerhouse with fast-rising SEO demand
Namibia
Africa's most scenic market β€” tourism-driven, English-speaking, low online competition
Senegal
Francophone West Africa's commercial hub β€” Wave-powered, Dakar-anchored, low online competition