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The Directory On Skool and The Meta Control Room are tied at 5.0/5 in this head-to-head comparison. The Directory On Skool has 13 member reviews and The Meta Control Room has 6. Members of The Directory On Skool talk most about networking & connections; for The Meta Control Room it's expert knowledge. 100% of The Directory On Skool reviewers would recommend it, vs 100% for The Meta Control Room. All ratings come from real member reviews. The full breakdown below should help you decide.
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The Directory On Skool
The Meta Control RoomThe Directory On Skool comes out ahead on ratings, review count, or recommendation rate. That said, The Meta Control Room might still be the better pick depending on what you're after. The review themes above break down what each one does well.
What you put in you truly get back.
What you put in you truly get back. It seems like everyone authentically gets involved and it seems to be ever growing. I keep approaching this community as someone learning as opposed to someone teaching (and/or educating) but as I level up in this space, I'm starting to get a tad more comfortable with being myself here. Thank you, Heather, for what you are doing with this community and platform! 💚💚💚
Kenneth (Kenny) Daniels · Jun 22, 2026
DOES WHATIT SAYD ON THE TIN
Does exactly what it says on the Tin. 😄 I'll be honest, I came in sceptical. Skool's full of "directories" that are really just a wall of dropped links and dead threads. This isn't that. The Directory on Skool is the first one I've been in that actually understands the difference between posting and connecting. The networking games, the messaging prompts, the searchable listings, it's all built to get you seen by the right people, not just seen. I stopped shouting into the void and started having actual conversations. Part visibility hub, part networking playground, part genuine community and no awkward name badges in sight. If you're tired of promoting into silence and want your business in front of people who'll actually engage with it, get in there. Does exactly what it says on the Tin. 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tim Atyeo · Jun 7, 2026
The owner/leader of this community is personally welcoming and extremely...
The owner/leader of this community is personally welcoming and extremely responsive. This community’s has a large amount of members and Heather still makes sure to make your experience inside feel unique. The structure of the community is genius! Incredibly easy to navigate, and engage in. I first entered this space as a buyer/looker. When I was ready to transition to being community owner myself I knew exactly where to find guidance and advice. Everyone inside here is so honest and helpful. When I was ready I upgraded to the extremely affordable premium plan and it has given my community the exposure it needed. If you are looking for a supportive community that offers affordable visibility options for your community or business, this is the one for you!! Come join us and become part of a large networking family.
Jennifer Rassbach · May 21, 2026
Super Helpful
I find Meta intimidating as heck. Setting up ads manager is basically one of my nightmares. Luckily, Tim is not only an expert in everything Meta related, but he's also really good at guiding and explaining things in easy-to-digest bites. Thanks for all the help!
Mar K. · Mar 6, 2026
The Metaverse Savior!
This community is exceptionally help and Tim is half man half amazing. I tried to setup things myself before the community and Tim had me up and running in a few days.
Dan Shea · Mar 5, 2026
Tim is the REAL Deal
I really love learning from Tim. He really does a great job TEACHING Meta and explaining it. Not Leaving his group, ever! LOL
heather · Mar 4, 2026
Both have a ProveWorth Score of 5.0. It's a toss-up on paper. Read the member reviews above to see which one fits what you're looking for.
The Directory On Skool is free and The Meta Control Room is $47/mo. The Directory On Skool is free, so there's nothing to lose by trying it first.
The Directory On Skool is rated 5.0/5 across 13 reviews, with members praising networking & connections. The Meta Control Room is rated 5.0/5 across 6 reviews, with members highlighting expert knowledge.
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