Side-by-side comparison
Jigsaw Conferences vs Venue Directory
Venue Directory is a subscription directory. Jigsaw is a marketplace plus a 22-year UK accommodation and venue procurement service. Here’s how the two compare for venue owners.
| Feature | Jigsaw Conferences | Venue Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Listing cost | Free — pay only on confirmed bookings | Subscription tier |
| Booking commission | Per booking only | Varies |
| Concierge sourcing | Yes — 22-year human-led service | No |
| Corporate procurement frameworks | Yes — ProcurePublic partner | Limited / none |
| Serviced apartments | Yes (53+ UK cities) | No |
| Accreditations | ISO 9001 · IATA · ATOL · SafeSupplier · BEAM | — |
| Approval time | Within 24 hours | Varies |
Where Venue Directory is strong
- Established directory presence
- B2B audience
Where Jigsaw fills the gap
- Pay-to-list model — Jigsaw is free to list
- No human-led sourcing service
Ready to list with Jigsaw?
Same free listing — but with corporate procurement, accommodation cross-sell and 22 years of UK accreditation behind it.