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Free startup directories and submission sites

Find startup directories with a recorded free submission option. This shortlist includes launch platforms, startup directories and software directories labelled Free or Free, paid options in the IndieTools catalogue. Each destination still sets its own eligibility and review rules.

Destination verification dates are shown on individual entries when available.

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1–24 of 31 destinations

  • Product Hunt

    producthunt.comLaunch platforms

    Daily launch board where a scheduled post competes for upvotes over a 24-hour window.

    Pricing
    Free
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    91 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • BetaList

    betalist.comLaunch platforms

    Queue-based listing for products that are still pre-launch or in early access.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    77 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • Uneed

    uneed.bestLaunch platforms

    Weekly launch board for indie tools, with a free queue and paid slots that skip it.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    76 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • MicroLaunch

    microlaunch.netLaunch platforms

    Launch board aimed at micro-SaaS and one-person products rather than funded startups.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    64 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • Fazier

    fazier.comLaunch platforms

    Launch board with a weekly leaderboard and an embeddable badge once a product is listed.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    84 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • Startup Fame

    startupfa.meLaunch platforms

    Submission-based startup listing with a free queue and paid placement options.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    84 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • Launching Next

    launchingnext.comLaunch platforms

    Long-running listing of newly launched startups, reviewed before it publishes an entry.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    55 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • BetaPage

    betapage.coLaunch platforms

    Directory of new products and betas, published after an editor reviews the entry.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    53 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • TinyLaunch

    tinylaun.chLaunch platforms

    Launch board for very small products, featuring one at a time.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    57 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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  • Dev Hunt

    devhunt.orgLaunch platforms

    Launch board restricted to developer tools, on a weekly voting cycle.

    Pricing
    Free
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    67 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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  • Peerlist

    peerlist.ioLaunch platforms

    Professional network for builders where a project page doubles as a public listing.

    Pricing
    Free
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    77 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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  • Tiny Startups

    tinystartups.comLaunch platforms

    Community and newsletter that features small products picked from submissions.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    72 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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  • Crunchbase

    crunchbase.comStartup directories

    Company database used by press and investors; a basic company profile is free to claim.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    91 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • Wellfound

    wellfound.comStartup directories

    Startup profile and hiring platform, previously AngelList Talent.

    Pricing
    Free
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    87 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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  • F6S

    f6s.comStartup directories

    Founder network and startup profile directory, widely used for accelerator applications.

    Pricing
    Free
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    83 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • Startup Stash

    startupstash.comStartup directories

    Categorised catalogue of startup tools, with paid options for a faster review.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    65 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • StartupBase

    startupbase.ioStartup directories

    Community directory of new startups where members comment on submissions.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    74 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • Startup Buffer

    startupbuffer.comStartup directories

    Directory of newly launched startups with a free queue and a paid fast-track.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    44 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • Startup Ranking

    startupranking.comStartup directories

    Ranks startup websites and keeps a public profile page for each one.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    62 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • SaaSworthy

    saasworthy.comStartup directories

    SaaS catalogue organised by category, with user reviews and comparison pages.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    75 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • G2

    g2.comSoftware directories

    Software review marketplace; a vendor claims a product page and collects reviews.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    91 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Submit

  • Capterra

    capterra.comSoftware directories

    Business-software catalogue listing products by category and by review score.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    91 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • GetApp

    getapp.comSoftware directories

    Business-app catalogue that shares its vendor programme with Capterra.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    85 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

  • Software Advice

    softwareadvice.comSoftware directories

    Buyer-facing software recommendation site in the same vendor network.

    Pricing
    Free, paid options
    Approval
    Manual review
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    87 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
    Visit site

Build a shortlist that fits your product

  1. 01

    Separate the listing from the upgrade

    A free listing and an optional promotion can coexist. Check whether a payment changes visibility, review timing or the listing itself before committing a launch budget.

  2. 02

    Check eligibility before preparing assets

    Read the destination’s product and stage requirements first. Then prepare a clear description, a working product URL, a logo and screenshots that fit its submission form.

  3. 03

    Allow time for review

    Free describes the recorded price, not a guaranteed publication date. An entry marked Manual review may remain pending or be declined by the destination.

Submission research

Before you submit

Use the recorded facts to narrow your options, then confirm the destination’s current terms. IndieTools does not submit on your behalf or guarantee a listing, traffic or search position.

Which startup directories let me submit for free?
The entries below have a Free or Free, paid options classification in the IndieTools catalogue. The list is limited to launch platforms, startup directories and software directories. Open the destination to confirm its current free submission route.
Why are directories with paid options included?
Free, paid options records a free entry route alongside optional paid features. Those entries are labelled separately from Free so you can compare them without assuming that every service the destination offers is free.
Does a free submission include a dofollow link?
Pricing and link status are separate catalogue fields. A free entry does not imply a followed link. Read the recorded link status on each row; Not verified means the catalogue does not have a confirmed classification.
Does submitting guarantee that my startup will be listed?
No. Each destination controls its eligibility and approval process. The catalogue shows recorded review types but does not submit your product or guarantee acceptance.