We’re building Ever Works in public. Some things may be incomplete, missing, or broken while we continue improving the platform.We’re building Ever Works in public — expect a few rough edges.
Understanding when to use our free open-source template and when to upgrade to our SaaS platform for your directory needs.
Ever Works offers a unique approach: start with our free, open-source Next.js template, then upgrade to our SaaS platform when you need advanced features. This hybrid model gives you flexibility and control over your directory's evolution.
🎯 Key Philosophy: You should own your data and have the freedom to choose your hosting and deployment strategy, while still having access to powerful SaaS features when needed.
Our open-source template gives you everything you need to build a professional directory without any ongoing costs or vendor lock-in.
No monthly fees, no usage limits. Pay only for your hosting and domain.
Your code, your data, your hosting. Switch providers or modify anything at will.
Modify the code, add features, integrate with any service. Complete technical freedom.
Benefit from community contributions, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
Our SaaS platform builds on the open-source foundation with advanced features, managed infrastructure, and professional support.
Automatic content generation, smart categorization, and quality control.
Detailed insights, user behavior tracking, and performance optimization.
Automatic scaling, CDN, backups, and security updates handled for you.
Direct access to our team for technical support and feature requests.
You don't have to choose forever. Here's how to smoothly transition from open source to SaaS when you're ready:
Deploy our free template, customize it to your needs, and build your initial directory.
Add content, build your audience, and validate your directory concept.
Migrate to our SaaS platform to unlock AI features, analytics, and managed hosting.
Template: $0 | Hosting (Vercel/Netlify): $0-20/month | Domain: $10-15/year | Development Time: Variable
Pro Plan: $29/month | Hosting: Included | AI Features: Included | Support: Included
“We started with the open-source template to validate our idea. After 6 months and 500+ listings, we're still running on the free version with just $15/month hosting costs.”
— Sarah, Founder
“We migrated to the SaaS platform after our directory grew to 2000+ tools. The AI content generation saves us 20 hours per week, and the analytics help us understand our users better.”
— Mike, Product Manager
Begin with our free open-source template and upgrade when you're ready for advanced features.
Learn how to set up your first directory with our open-source template.
Detailed breakdown of our pricing plans and what's included in each tier.