I have used quite a few scripts , phpld, sitesift, esyndicat, phplb, lbs, sobi, phplynx, phpmydirectory and probably other few I can't remember right now...
It is really hard to say which one is "the best" simply because there is no such thing...every script has it's own good points and bad points as well...
Let's say a couple of words about each one from my own experience...
phpmydirectory - probably one that impressed me most...strong and well developed, also good support...ideal for a business directory
phplynx - excellent script and support, the guys there put a lot of work into it
SOBI - highly recommended if you decide to go for Joomla...the last version is just amazing...I'm using it on one of my latest projects (unfinished yet)
LBS - excellent script and support, still lots of room for improvement...
phplb - I'm happy with it, reliable but I heard some guys had some problems with the support part (not me personally)
esyndicat - very good script (I own an unlimited licence as well) it seems to be a bit less flexible from my point of view...
sitesift - good script but underdeveloped on my opinion
phpld - it is the most popular, that's for sure. I choosed to have it on most of my web directories firstly because you can just find so many modifications and if you don't find just ask on DP and within a few days you'll get what you want . It seems to be the most flexible from all of them, very good support as well, good anti spam and anti hack protection...well...I would not hesitate to recommend it
This is my opinion, of course. No need for everyone to agree with...
Thanks
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