47 Startup Directories to Submit Your Startup
A hand-picked list of directories, launch sites, communities and media outlets where founders submit new products, with domain authority, cost, difficulty and a submission tip for each. Every link checked October 2026.
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The slow part of a directory launch isn't finding the sites. It's rewriting the same description into dozens of forms, forgetting which ones you already did, and never learning which listings sent anyone. This page is a checklist for all three. Your progress is saved in your browser, with no sign-up.
Step 1: write your copy once. Draft your tagline in 60 characters, a 160-character summary and a 260-character description. Those lengths fit Product Hunt and most directory forms, so you paste instead of rewriting. Using the same name, tagline and categories everywhere also makes your listings consistent when people search for your brand.
Step 2: get your assets ready. The 8 items below are what submission forms and reviewers ask for most often: a square logo, screenshots, a demo, a pricing page, a working signup, legal pages, a domain email and a founder bio. Having them ready before you start avoids half-finished submissions.
Step 3: work through the list and mark each platform.Set each one to Submitted when you send it and Live when the listing appears, or Skipped if it doesn't fit your product. Once you've entered your website, every row gets a copyable link tagged with utm_source for that platform, so your analytics shows which directories actually send visitors. Export the whole checklist to CSV whenever you want a copy.
Write your listing copy once
Draft it here, then copy each field into submission forms. It stays in this browser.
Use the same spelling everywhere so listings match your brand searches.
Your canonical homepage. The table below turns it into a tracking link for each platform.
60 characters is Product Hunt’s tagline limit, and it fits most directory card titles.
160 characters fits the summary field most directories show under your name.
260 characters is Product Hunt’s description limit. Longer forms can take this plus a feature list.
Pick your categories once so every listing files you in the same place.
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Work through the list
DA is an approximate domain-authority score (0–100) recorded when the list was compiled. Check a current SEO tool before relying on it.
Progress is saved in this browser only. Nothing is sent to us, and no account is needed. Add your website in the launch kit above to get a tracking link for each platform.
| # | Status | Platform | Category | DA | Difficulty | Traffic | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Product Hunt The #1 platform for launching new products. Get feedback, traction, and press coverage. Tip: Launch at 12:01 AM PST, prepare assets in advance, build a network before launching | Launch Platforms | 88 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 2 | Hacker News Tech-savvy community. Show HN posts can drive massive traffic if they gain traction. Tip: Be authentic, avoid marketing speak, engage genuinely with comments | Communities | 92 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 3 | BetaList Discover and get early access to tomorrow's startups. Great for beta launches. Tip: Submit 2-3 weeks before launch, include a compelling description | Launch Platforms | 70 | Medium | Medium | Freemium | ||
| 4 | Indie Hackers Community of founders working on bootstrapped businesses. Great for B2B tools. Tip: Share your journey, be transparent about numbers, engage with the community | Communities | 70 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 5 | Reddit - r/startups Large community of entrepreneurs. Multiple relevant subreddits for different niches. Tip: Follow subreddit rules strictly, provide value first, avoid self-promotion | Communities | 91 | Medium | High | Free | ||
| 6 | AngelList Connect with investors and talent. Great for fundraising visibility. Tip: Complete profile fully, highlight traction metrics, be specific about the role | Investor Platforms | 85 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 7 | Crunchbase Business information platform. Essential for startup credibility. Tip: Keep information updated, add team members, track funding rounds | Directories | 80 | Easy | High | Freemium | ||
| 8 | TechCrunch Leading technology media. Hard to get featured but massive impact. Tip: Need strong news angle, warm intro helps, target specific reporters | Media | 90 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 9 | Launching Next Curated list of upcoming product launches. Tip: Submit early, include video demo if possible | Launch Platforms | 52 | Easy | Low | Free | ||
| 10 | SaaSHub Software alternatives and reviews platform. Tip: List competitors accurately, encourage user reviews | SaaS Directories | 60 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 11 | G2 Business software review platform. Essential for B2B SaaS. Tip: Encourage customer reviews, respond to all feedback | Review Platforms | 82 | Medium | High | Freemium | ||
| 12 | Capterra Software discovery and reviews platform. Tip: Detailed feature list important, competitive pricing helps | Review Platforms | 85 | Medium | High | Paid | ||
| 13 | AlternativeTo Find alternatives to software products. Tip: List accurate alternatives, highlight unique features | SaaS Directories | 75 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 14 | Stack Overflow Developer Q&A platform. Great for developer tools. Tip: Answer questions first, build reputation, share when relevant | Communities | 94 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 15 | Dev.to Developer community and blogging platform. Tip: Write technical content, share learnings, engage with comments | Communities | 65 | Easy | High | Free | ||
| 16 | Startup Index Global startup database and discovery. Tip: Complete profile with metrics and team info | Directories | 50 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 17 | Feedough Startup ecosystem platform and resources. Tip: Submit to startup directory section | Directories | 55 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 18 | StartupXplore Investment platform and startup community. Tip: Focus on European market, add financials | Investor Platforms | 60 | Medium | Medium | Free | ||
| 19 | Medium Publishing platform with built-in audience. Tip: Write valuable content, submit to publications, use tags | Content Platforms | 88 | Easy | High | Free | ||
| 20 | Betabound Beta testing community for new products. Tip: Offer exclusive beta access, gather feedback | Launch Platforms | 60 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 21 | Kickstarter Crowdfunding platform for creative projects. Tip: Need compelling video, realistic goals, strong marketing plan | Crowdfunding | 85 | Hard | High | Free | ||
| 22 | Y Combinator Top startup accelerator. Apply for funding and mentorship. Tip: Strong team crucial, show traction, be concise | Accelerators | 85 | Hard | Medium | Free | ||
| 23 | Wellfound (AngelList Talent) Connect with startup talent and investors. Tip: Highlight culture, equity, and growth opportunities | Investor Platforms | 80 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 24 | F6S Global startup community with funding opportunities. Tip: Complete profile, apply to relevant programs | Communities | 60 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 25 | StartupBlink Global startup ecosystem map and rankings. Tip: Add location data, update regularly | Directories | 55 | Easy | Low | Free | ||
| 26 | Startup Stash Curated directory of resources for startups. Tip: Choose right category, highlight unique value | Directories | 65 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 27 | Slashdot News for nerds, stuff that matters. Tip: Technical angle important, avoid marketing language | Communities | 75 | Hard | High | Free | ||
| 28 | SpotSaaS SaaS discovery platform and marketplace. Tip: Submit SaaS product with detailed features and pricing | SaaS Directories | 50 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 29 | There's An AI For That AI tools directory and discovery platform. Tip: AI-powered tools only, clear use case description | Directories | 60 | Easy | High | Free | ||
| 30 | GetApp Business apps marketplace by Gartner. Tip: Focus on business benefits, encourage reviews | Review Platforms | 80 | Medium | High | Paid | ||
| 31 | Software Advice Software recommendations for businesses. Tip: Highlight ROI, provide case studies | Review Platforms | 85 | Medium | High | Paid | ||
| 32 | TrustRadius B2B software reviews from verified users. Tip: Encourage detailed reviews from customers | Review Platforms | 80 | Medium | Medium | Freemium | ||
| 33 | VentureBeat Tech news and analysis platform. Tip: Need newsworthy angle, data-driven stories work well | Media | 85 | Hard | High | Free | ||
| 34 | The Verge Technology, science, art, and culture news. Tip: Consumer angle important, visual assets help | Media | 90 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 35 | Mashable Digital culture and tech news. Tip: Viral potential important, trending topics help | Media | 90 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 36 | Wired Technology and innovation magazine. Tip: Deep tech or future-focused angle needed | Media | 92 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 37 | Fast Company Business, innovation, and design magazine. Tip: Innovation and design focus, social impact helps | Media | 91 | Hard | High | Free | ||
| 38 | Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur and small business focused. Tip: Founder stories, growth metrics important | Media | 90 | Hard | High | Free | ||
| 39 | Forbes Business and finance magazine. Tip: Business impact, financial angle, thought leadership | Media | 95 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 40 | Business Insider Business, tech, and finance news. Tip: Data-driven stories, exclusive information helps | Media | 93 | Hard | Very High | Free | ||
| 41 | Entrepreneur Magazine for entrepreneurs and business owners. Tip: Practical advice, how-to content, success stories | Media | 92 | Medium | High | Free | ||
| 42 | Reddit - r/entrepreneur Entrepreneur community on Reddit. Tip: Share experiences, ask for feedback, no spam | Communities | 91 | Easy | High | Free | ||
| 43 | Reddit - r/SaaS SaaS-focused Reddit community. Tip: Share metrics, be transparent, help others | Communities | 91 | Easy | Medium | Free | ||
| 44 | Reddit - r/webdev Web development community. Tip: Technical focus, share code, avoid promotion | Communities | 91 | Easy | High | Free | ||
| 45 | Quora Q&A platform with topic-specific spaces. Tip: Answer questions genuinely, build authority first | Communities | 93 | Easy | Very High | Free | ||
| 46 | Growth Hackers Community for growth marketing professionals. Tip: Share growth experiments, data-driven insights | Communities | 70 | Medium | Medium | Free | ||
| 47 | Webflow Showcase Showcase for sites built with Webflow. Tip: Must be built with Webflow, high design quality important | Design Communities | 85 | Easy | Medium | Free |
Launch Strategy Tips
- 1Start with easy platforms to build momentum
- 2Customize your message for each platform
- 3Engage genuinely with each community
- 4Track which platforms drive quality traffic
- 5Build relationships before promoting
- 6Follow up with interested users quickly
Recommended Timeline
Week 1-2: Foundation
Set up profiles on all relevant platforms
Week 3-4: Community Building
Engage in communities, provide value
Week 5-6: Soft Launch
Share on easy/medium difficulty platforms
Week 7-8: Major Launch
Product Hunt, Hacker News, media outreach
Ongoing: Maintain Presence
Regular updates, engage with feedback
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Startup Directory FAQs
What is a startup directory?
A startup directory is a website that lists new companies and products so early adopters, investors, and journalists can discover them. Submitting your startup to a directory typically earns a profile page, a backlink to your site, and exposure to that platform’s audience. Well-known examples include Product Hunt, BetaList, and Crunchbase.
Are startup directories free to submit to?
Most are. 40 of the 47 startup listing sites on this page are free to submit to; the rest are paid or freemium, usually charging to skip review queues or get featured placement. The Cost column in the table marks each platform as Free, Paid, or Freemium so you can prioritize free submissions first.
Do backlinks from startup directories help SEO?
Somewhat, but treat SEO as a side benefit. Many directories mark outbound links nofollow, and each listing is a modest signal on its own. What listings reliably do is help search engines discover a new domain and give you third-party profile pages that can rank for your brand name. Prioritize directories with an established audience, and always link to your canonical homepage URL.
Which launch sites should I submit to first?
Start with the highest-leverage platforms: Product Hunt (plan a proper launch day), then Crunchbase and G2 or Capterra if you’re B2B software, then work through free high-DA directories in this list sorted by domain authority. Batch 5-10 submissions per week and track results in the downloadable spreadsheet.
How do I track which startup directories send traffic?
Give each directory its own tagged link. Enter your website in the launch checklist above and every platform gets a copyable URL with utm_source set to that platform, utm_medium=directory and utm_campaign=launch. Use that link in the submission form, and Google Analytics (or any analytics tool that reads UTM tags) will report visits and signups per directory, so you know which listings were worth the effort.
How many directories should I submit my startup to?
There is no magic number. A focused founder can work through the 40 free platforms here in a few weeks at 5-10 submissions a week. Quality beats volume: a handful of listings on sites your buyers actually browse will do more than a hundred on sites nobody visits. Mark platforms that don’t fit your product as Skipped and the checklist leaves them out of your progress.
Is my launch checklist saved?
Yes, in your browser. Your statuses, listing copy and asset checklist are stored locally on this device. Nothing is sent to The Startup Project and no account is needed. Clearing site data or switching browsers starts a fresh checklist, so use Export CSV to keep a copy.