87 startup directories with free submission options — 77 with dofollow or mixed links, 63 completely free. Search, filter by Ahrefs DR and link type, and track submissions in your browser. Start with an active launch on Founder.best, then work through the rest.
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founder.best
Weekly launch platform for indie founders — dofollow backlink, founder profiles, and verified revenue.
business.google.com
Free local and brand presence on Google Search and Maps.
unsplash.com
High-authority platform — useful for brand pages and visual product marketing.
news.ycombinator.com
Technical community launch channel — high visibility, nofollow links.
sourceforge.net
Open-source software directory with strong domain authority.
bbb.org
Trust and credibility directory for established businesses.
tripadvisor.com
Review platform — relevant for travel and hospitality startups.
capterra.com
Gartner-owned software marketplace with high-intent buyer traffic.
dev.to
Developer community — publish launch posts and product announcements.
producthunt.com
High-traffic launch day platform. Great reach; outbound links are mostly nofollow.
medium.com
Publish launch stories and build founder brand content with indexable articles.
wellfound.com
Startup jobs and company profiles for investor-facing credibility.
indiehackers.com
Founder community with indexable product pages and launch discussions.
yellowpages.com
Legacy business directory — local SEO and brand mentions.
crunchbase.com
Company database cited in press, due diligence, and investor research.
getapp.com
SMB-focused software discovery in the Gartner Digital Markets network.
startuptabs.com
Curated startup tools and resource tabs for founders.
betalist.com
Pre-launch waitlist directory for upcoming startups and beta invites.
pitchbook.com
Private market data platform — credibility for funded startups.
trustpilot.com
Consumer review platform for social proof and branded search.
softwareadvice.com
Advisor-led software selection in the Gartner network.
saashub.com
Software alternatives and comparison pages for long-tail SaaS SEO.
appsumo.com
Deal marketplace for SaaS — high visibility if deal economics work.
growthhackers.com
Growth marketing community for launch posts and product threads.
alternativeto.net
User-driven alternatives database for competitor comparison traffic.
eu-startups.com
European startup news and directory for EU-focused founders.
stackshare.io
Tech stack discovery — developers see what tools companies use.
peerlist.io
Professional network for makers with profile-linked launches.
launchigniter.com
Startup launch directory with free listing for early-stage products.
startupstaxi.com
General startup directory with free submission.
peerpush.net
Software discovery with community upvotes and category listings.
goodaitools.com
AI tools directory with free submission and category filters.
macupdate.com
Software discovery for Mac apps and developer tools.
slant.co
Community recommendations for the best tools in each category.
futurepedia.io
Large AI tools directory with category search and newsletter reach.
toolify.ai
AI tools listing with rankings, categories, and free submission tiers.
traplaunch.com
Submit your startup to multiple launch platforms from one form.
starterstory.com
Founder interviews and startup stories — submit your journey.
trustradius.com
B2B software reviews focused on in-depth buyer research.
nicklaunches.com
Weekly product launch platform for builders — free listing, dofollow backlink, and builder community discovery.
huntfortools.com
Software discovery directory with category browsing.
dirjournal.com
General web directory with editorial review.
acquire.com
Startup acquisition marketplace — list for visibility with buyers.
launchlist.com
SaaS and startup launch directory with free tier.
landingfolio.com
Landing page design inspiration — submit your SaaS landing page.
saaslandingpage.com
Curated gallery of SaaS landing page designs.
theresanaiforthat.com
Popular AI tool directory with daily submissions.
startupdope.com
Startup resource directory with free listings.
alltopstartups.com
Resources and tools for startup entrepreneurs.
insidr.ai
AI tools directory with free and premium listing options.
openalternative.co
Open-source and indie software alternatives directory.
tinylaunch.com
Indie maker launch board with dofollow backlinks.
launchingnext.com
Startup discovery feed for new product announcements.
devhunt.org
Developer-focused launch board for tools and libraries.
startupbuffer.com
Free startup promotion platform with social sharing.
gomassive.com
Growth and marketing tools directory for startups.
startuplist.org
Startup listing community for new product launches.
sideprojectors.com
Marketplace for side projects and early-stage startups.
microlaunch.net
Month-long product listings with community feedback.
aicollection.org
Community-maintained AI tools list with free submission.
startups.fyi
Curated startup directory and founder resources.
startupstash.com
Curated resource lists for founders by category.
betapage.co
Passive startup listing for quick submissions and backlink diversity.
startupinspire.com
Visual startup gallery for design-forward submissions.
tinystartups.com
Directory for small indie startups and side projects.
fazier.com
Launch platform for early-stage products with community upvotes.
tinylaunchpad.com
Daily startup directory with new tool updates.
productwing.com
Software discovery directory for new product launches.
startupcollection.co
Hand-picked startup directory with free listing.
ideakin.com
Tech and startup ideas directory for early builders.
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