Best directories for consultants
Where to list consultants so customers can find you. We ran 4 real consultant searches and counted which directories came up in the first ten results (6 did). Below: the 6 to claim first, each with a verdict and the evidence, then 17 more.
Online listing guide Measured Oct 20, 2026 (Google, US) 4 searches Thin evidence
The short read
- Most visible: Consultancy.eu, in 2 of 4 searches, best #3, but it is a paid platform. The best free place to start is LinkedIn Company Pages.
- Directories won only 9 of 34 top-10 spots. Consultancy.eu, Upwork Agencies and LinkedIn Company Pages were the only ones seen.
- Paid: test AWS Partner Solutions Finder alone, with a tracked link and a stop date. We have no lead data for any paid platform.
How we picked
Every list on this page follows the same three rules, in this order. Each card says which rule put it there.
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Seen in searches. How many of the 4 searches below a directory reached the organic top 10 in, then its best position. AI Overview citations break ties.
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Then fit. Built for consultants, then broad company profiles, then platform-only marketplaces.
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Then popularity. Tranco top-1M rank, only to break ties. No domain authority.
How much to trust it
Thin evidence4 searches and 9 directory results. Enough to see who shows up at all, not enough to separate close picks.
- It shows
- Which directories Google put in the first ten results for these 4 searches on Oct 20, 2026, and how often directories won a spot at all.
- It does not show
- Traffic, calls or sign-ups from any listing; other phrasings or dates; ChatGPT and other AI answers. A directory missing here can still matter in your market.
What the searches showed. Directories won 9 of 34 first-page spots, so the listings below are a real discovery channel for consultants.
| Search | AI Overview | Directories in first ten |
|---|---|---|
| “top management consulting firms” | 1 of 9 | |
| “best marketing consultants” | 5 of 9 | |
| “hubspot consultant” | 2 of 9 | |
| “best strategy consulting firms” | 1 of 7 |
Who took the other spots: forbes.com (#1), vault.com (#1), wikipedia.org (#5), carriegallagher.com (#2), localspark.com (#2) and other sites that are not directories.
Claim these first
6 picks showed up in our searches and come first.
Seen in searches for consultant
Rule 1: searches appeared in, then best position
- 1Claim listing (opens Consultancy.eu in a new tab)
Most seen in Google for consultants
Consultancy.eu consultancy.eu
European edition of the Consultancy network with a consulting-firm directory.
Seen in searches
In 2 of 4 searches, best #3
Moderate signalSeen at consultancy.eu/rankings/top-consulting-firms-in-eu…
What we know
Paid · Followed link · Contact form ('Interested in becoming a member? Get in touch with our team'); sales-led membership, platform curated by editors. Timing not stated.
Cost: Membership (active company profile in Consulting Firms and Top Consulting Firms, plus marketing/editorial/recruitment support) 'Starts at €…
Approval: Contact form ('Interested in becoming a member? Get in touch with our team'); sales-led membership, platform curated by editors. Timing not…
You need: Consulting firm or independent consultant; paid membership.
Checked on consultancy.eu 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #1: Consultancy.eu appeared in 2 of 4 searches, Upwork Agencies in 1.
- 2Open site (opens Upwork Agencies in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Upwork Agencies upwork.com
Agency profiles on the largest freelance marketplace (800k clients claimed).
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #3
Weak signal: one searchSeen at upwork.com/hire/hubspot-consultants/
What we know
Application or credential check · Serves any country
Approval: described as curated marketplace of vetted agencies
Checked on upwork.com 2026-10-20.
Not established yet: cost, link type and claim page.
Why #2: Upwork Agencies was cited in 1 AI Overview, LinkedIn Company Pages in 0.
Check eligibility. Google showed it for these searches, but our census files Upwork Agencies under other business types. Confirm its claim page accepts consultants.
- 3Claim listing (opens LinkedIn Company Pages in a new tab)
Best free listing
LinkedIn Company Pages linkedin.com
Free company page on the main B2B social network; basic trust signal for buyers and recruits.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #8
Weak signal: one searchSeen at linkedin.com/jobs/hubspot-consultant-jobs
What we know
Free · Redirect link · Instant/self-serve: from a LinkedIn account, choose For Business > Create a Company Page, pick type (Company, Showcase page, Educational institution), fill in details and tick the box confirming you have the right to act on behalf of the organization; the creator becomes super admin. Creating Pages is not supported on the Android app. · Serves any country
Cost: LinkedIn Help: 'You can create a LinkedIn Page for free.'
Approval: Instant/self-serve: from a LinkedIn account, choose For Business > Create a Company Page, pick type (Company, Showcase page, Educational in…
You need: Personal LinkedIn account; company name, LinkedIn public URL, website, industry, company size, company type; authorizat…
Checked on linkedin.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #3: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches and both are not confirmed to list consultants; LinkedIn Company Pages is the more visited site (Tranco #18 vs #715).
Check eligibility. Google showed it for these searches, but our census files LinkedIn Company Pages under other business types. Confirm its claim page accepts consultants.
Note. Page creation not supported on the Android app. Setup page sits behind a LinkedIn login wall. Link type per BrightLocal's Oct 2025 dofollow/nofollow list (brightlocal.com/resource…
- 4Claim listing (opens Yelp in a new tab)
Best for buyer reviews
Yelp yelp.com
A claimed Yelp page with reviews; Yelp data also feeds other apps.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #1
Weak signal: one searchSeen at yelp.com/search
What we know
Free, paid upgrades · Redirect link · Claim/verify the free listing via biz.yelp.com/claim flow. · Serves Global (CA, US)
Cost: 'Verify my free listing'; Yelp Business Page '20+ free tools'; paid Page Upgrades, Yelp Ads, Yelp Host etc. (prices not published on pages…
Approval: Claim/verify the free listing via biz.yelp.com/claim flow.
Checked on yelp.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #4: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches and both are not confirmed to list consultants; Yelp is the more visited site (Tranco #715 vs #36,694).
Check eligibility. Google showed it for these searches, but our census files Yelp under other business types. Confirm its claim page accepts consultants.
- 5Claim listing (opens Expertise.com in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Expertise.com expertise.com
Editorial 'best of' lists by city and category; being selected brings referral traffic and trust.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #3
Weak signal: one searchSeen at expertise.com/business/marketing-consultants/flor…
What we know
Editorial pick only · Followed link · Curated: Expertise.com researches businesses, validates licenses/accreditations, analyzes reviews, evaluates experience and uses mystery shoppers before selecting providers. The Provider Portal is only for businesses already listed or in conversation with the team. · Serves US
Cost: Selection is editorial/research-based; listed businesses get a 'free Provider Portal' (edit basic info, complimentary award badges). A Mark…
Approval: Curated: Expertise.com researches businesses, validates licenses/accreditations, analyzes reviews, evaluates experience and uses mystery sh…
You need: Must already be selected/listed (or in conversation with Expertise.com) to use the portal; required licenses for the pr…
Checked on expertise.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #5: Expertise.com appeared in 1 of 4 searches, HubSpot Marketplace in 0.
Check eligibility. Google showed it for these searches, but our census files Expertise.com under other business types. Confirm its claim page accepts consultants.
Note. You cannot submit to be included; you can only update an existing listing. Marketing agreement page exists; whether paid placement exists not verified.
- 6Claim listing (opens HubSpot Marketplace in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
HubSpot Marketplace hubspot.com
HubSpot customers browse and hire partner agencies here, ranked by tier and reviews.
Seen in searches
Cited in 1 AI Overview
Weak signal: AI Overview onlyWhat we know
Paid · Followed link · Listing comes with joining the HubSpot Solutions Partner Program (sign-up via 'Get Started' modal on the partner page); partner tiers (e.g. Elite) shown on profiles. No review timeline stated. · Serves any country
Cost: Solutions Partner Package 'starting from $400/month' (billed monthly): must have $400 USD in HubSpot software spend after discounts, or buy…
Approval: Listing comes with joining the HubSpot Solutions Partner Program (sign-up via 'Get Started' modal on the partner page); partner tiers (e.g.…
You need: Active HubSpot Solutions Partner Program membership ($400/mo or $400/mo software spend)
Checked on hubspot.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #6: Ranked below Expertise.com. Expertise.com appeared in 1 of 4 searches, HubSpot Marketplace in 0.
Note. Only for HubSpot Solutions Partners; program terms not on this page.
Paid platforms worth testing
Listed as paid in our census. We have no lead or traffic numbers for them, so test one at a time with a tracked link, set a stop date, and keep only what pays back.
- 1 AWS Partner Solutions Finder amazonaws.comOpen AWS Partner Solutions Finder listing page in a new tab
AWS customers search here for consulting and managed-service partners.
Best for: Consultants and related
Serves: Any country
Paid · Followed link · Membership-gated: only Select tier and above are listed (Registered partners must upgrade). The partner's primary contact edits 'My Partner Solution Finder Listing' in Partner Central; saved changes take about two business days to appear. AWS-validated credentials, solutions and case studies appear only after AWS verification.
- 2 Open Consultancy.uk listing page in a new tab
Best for: Consultants only
Serves: GB
Paid
- 3 Software Connect softwareconnect.comOpen Software Connect listing page in a new tab
Advisor service that hands qualified buyer leads to member vendors.
Best for: Comparison shoppers
Serves: Any country
Paid
- 4 Open Life Coach Directory listing page in a new tab
Best for: Consultants only
Serves: GB
Paid
- 5 Open Bark listing page in a new tab
Best for: Paying per lead
Serves: Global (AU, CA, GB, US)
Paid · Nofollow link
B2B and agency directories
10 b2b and agency directories that accept consultants, ranked by audience fit and then site popularity (Tranco).
- 1 Open Malt listing page in a new tab
Best for: Consultants and related
Serves: Unknown
Free, paid upgrades
- 2 HARO (Help a Reporter Out) helpareporter.comOpen HARO (Help a Reporter Out) listing page in a new tab
Revived by Featured.com in 2025; daily journalist queries for sources.
Best for: Consultants and related
Serves: Any country
Free
- 3 Open Qwoted listing page in a new tab
Best for: Consultants and related
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
- 4 Open Featured.com listing page in a new tab
Best for: Consultants and related
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
- 5 Consultancy.com.au consultancy.com.auOpen Consultancy.com.au listing page in a new tab
Australian edition of the Consultancy network with a consulting-firm directory.
Best for: Consultants only
Serves: AU
Not established yet
- 6 Catalant catalant.comOpen Catalant listing page in a new tab
Consulting marketplace connecting enterprises with independent consultants and boutique firms.
Best for: Enterprise buyers
Serves: Global (US)
Not established yet
- 7 Consultancy.org consultancy.orgOpen Consultancy.org listing page in a new tab
Global edition of the Consultancy network with a consulting-firm directory.
Best for: Consultants only
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 8 Salesforce AppExchange Consultants salesforce.comOpen Salesforce AppExchange Consultants listing page in a new tab
Salesforce customers find implementation consultants on AppExchange.
Best for: Consultants and related
Serves: Any country
Followed link · Sign up for the Partner Community, complete a Due Diligence Questionnaire, Partner Operations review then Legal sign-off -> Provisional Partner; onboarding to Registered tier (Accelerate for Consulting Partners course + business plan reviewed by a Partner Advisor). Timing not stated. (Website link sits on the listing Support tab, client-rendered.)
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- 9 SourceBottle sourcebottle.comOpen SourceBottle in a new tab
Consultants only
Serves: AU
Free
- 10 Zapier Solution Partner Directory zapier.comOpen Zapier Solution Partner Directory in a new tab
Consultants and related
Serves: Any country
Followed link · Application to the Solution Partner Program; 'Applications are typically reviewed within 7 to 21 business days.' Tiered framework; certifications and training required as partners progress.
Communities and consumer platforms
1 communities and consumer platforms that accept consultants, ranked by audience fit and then site popularity (Tranco).
- 1 Rephonic rephonic.comOpen Rephonic site in a new tab
Podcast database used to find shows to get featured on; your show's audience stats appear there.
Best for: Consultants and related
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
Company profiles on big platforms
Profiles any company can create. Cheap to set up once and keep consistent; ranked by site popularity.
- 1 Open FreeIndex listing page in a new tab
Best for: Buyer reviews
Serves: GB
Free, paid upgrades · Followed link · Instant
Prepare this before you submit
Keep it in one document. Most forms ask for the same things, and identical details everywhere are what make listings count.
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Case studies with named clients or numbers
B2B directories rank profiles with proof higher.
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Service lines, industries served and minimum project size
Buyers filter by these before contacting anyone.
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Client references willing to take a review call
Some B2B directories verify reviews by phone.
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Team size, location and founding year
Every profile form asks; keep it identical everywhere.
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A logo and portfolio images
Profiles without visuals are passed over.
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A budget limit for sponsored placement
Sponsored tiers are sold as monthly retainers.
What to skip
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Paid "featured" slots on directories with no presence in your category searches
None of the paid placements are measured here; directories filled 27% of top-10 results in our 4 searches.
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Planning around Upwork Agencies and LinkedIn Company Pages and Yelp and Expertise.com before checking eligibility
They show up in consultant searches, but our census did not confirm they accept consultants. Check the claim page before you plan around it.
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Link-list directories that accept anything
They rarely send people, and a followed link from them is worth little.
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Launching everywhere on the same day
Spread launches so you can answer comments and see which site sends sign-ups.
Method and limits
- Measured presence. We ran 4 searches a buyer would type on Google US (desktop) on Oct 20, 2026 and counted which directories reached the first ten results. AI Overview citations are counted separately; for local guides, the map pack counts for Google Business Profile.
- Audience fit. Directories built for consultants rank above ones that take any business.
- Popularity, as a tie-break only. Tranco top-1M list GQG5K. We don't use domain authority or DR scores.
Verdicts ("Best for online booking", "Best first claim") come from the same data: the evidence above and each directory's own description in our census of 23 directories that accept consultants, checked Oct 20, 2026. Facts we could not establish are listed as not established, never guessed. 4 searches is a small sample; we will widen it. Full methodology
Common questions
Where should I list a new consultant first?
Start with Consultancy.eu, Upwork Agencies and LinkedIn Company Pages. Consultancy.eu appeared in 2 of the 4 searches we checked.
Which directories show up in Google for consultants?
In our 4 Google US searches on Oct 20, 2026: Consultancy.eu (in 2 of 4 searches, best #3); Upwork Agencies (in 1 of 4 searches, best #3); LinkedIn Company Pages (in 1 of 4 searches, best #8); Yelp (in 1 of 4 searches, best #1); Expertise.com (in 1 of 4 searches, best #3). Directories filled 27% of the organic top-10 results overall.
Are paid directories worth it for consultants?
Test one at a time. Our census lists 5 paid platforms that accept consultants, led by AWS Partner Solutions Finder and Consultancy.uk. We have no traffic or lead data for them, so judge with a tracked link and a stop date.