How to submit your startup to Hunt for Tools

What is Hunt for Tools?

Hunt for Tools (huntfortools.com) is a software discovery: software discovery directory with category browsing.

Software discovery sites match people to tools by problem and by 'alternative to' searches. Listing your competitors as alternatives is often the fastest way to get found.

How to submit to Hunt for Tools

1. 1Search for your product first - it may already be listed from a user suggestion.
2. 2Create or claim the listing and add platforms, license, and pricing.
3. 3Add the tools you replace as alternatives so you show up on their pages.
4. 4Encourage a few users to 'like' or recommend your tool to lift its ranking.
5. 5Keep the listing updated when features or pricing change.

Hunt for Tools backlink and SEO value

Mid authority · DR 58

At roughly DR 58, Hunt for Tools is a solid mid-authority site - strong enough that a listing helps, not so large that your page gets buried. These are often the best effort-to-value submissions for a new product.

Hunt for Tools links to listed products with a followed link, so search engines can pass authority from the listing page to your site. That makes it a direct SEO input, not just a traffic source. Check the rel attribute on your live listing to confirm - policies change.

Want the live number? Run huntfortools.com through the free Domain Rating checker.

How much does Hunt for Tools cost?

Submitting to Hunt for Tools is free. There is no reason not to include it in your launch checklist - the only cost is the 10-20 minutes it takes to write a good listing.

Tips for a Hunt for Tools listing that converts

• Use the same product name, tagline, and logo you use on Founder.best and other directories - consistency helps search engines connect your listings.
• Write a fresh description for Hunt for Tools instead of copy-pasting. Duplicate text across dozens of sites adds little value.
• Point the link at your homepage or a strong landing page, not a signup form, so the authority lands where it helps rankings.
• Record the live listing URL and date in your tracker, then check back in 30 days for indexing and traffic.

Hunt for Tools vs Founder.best

They work best together: an active weekly launch on Founder.best brings launch-day attention and a dofollow link, and Hunt for Tools adds a long-lived listing afterwards.

Hunt for Tools alternatives and similar directories

ToolsFina

toolsfina.com

Tools and software discovery for founders.

DR 45 · Dofollow · Free

PeerPush

peerpush.net

Software discovery with community upvotes and category listings.

DR 74 · Dofollow · Free

IndieTools

indietools.io

Toolbox directory curated for indie hackers.

DR 40 · Dofollow · Free

Product Wing

productwing.com

Software discovery directory for new product launches.

DR 28 · Dofollow · Free

DirJournal

dirjournal.com

General web directory with editorial review.

DR 58 · Dofollow · Freemium

LaunchList

launchlist.com

SaaS and startup launch directory with free tier.

DR 55 · Dofollow · Free

FAQ

Is Hunt for Tools free to submit to?

Submitting to Hunt for Tools is free. There is no reason not to include it in your launch checklist - the only cost is the 10-20 minutes it takes to write a good listing.

Does Hunt for Tools give a dofollow backlink?

Yes - Hunt for Tools is listed as dofollow. Inspect your live listing to confirm, since sites change link policies.

What is the Domain Rating (DR) of Hunt for Tools?

Hunt for Tools (huntfortools.com) has an Ahrefs Domain Rating of roughly 58 (mid authority). DR changes over time - check the live score with the free Domain Rating checker on Founder.best.

Is Hunt for Tools worth it for a new startup?

Our verdict: Must submit (8/10). Hunt for Tools combines free submission, a followed link, and high authority. Put it near the top of your launch checklist.

What should I submit to before Hunt for Tools?

Start with an active launch on Founder.best for homepage visibility and a dofollow backlink, then work through software discovery options like Hunt for Tools. One active launch plus 5-10 quality directories beats mass-submitting to hundreds of low-quality lists.