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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.

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25–31 of 31 destinations

  • TrustRadius

    trustradius.comSoftware directories

    Review platform built around verified, long-form reviews from business buyers.

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

    saashub.comSoftware directories

    Software directory organised around alternatives, with a free submission queue.

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

  • AlternativeTo

    alternativeto.netSoftware directories

    Crowd-maintained catalogue of software alternatives, edited by its community.

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

    slant.coSoftware directories

    Community-written comparisons where products are argued for on specific criteria.

    Pricing
    Free
    Approval
    Instant
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    70 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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  • StackShare

    stackshare.ioSoftware directories

    Directory of developer tools organised by the stacks companies publish.

    Pricing
    Free
    Approval
    Instant
    Links
    Not verified
    Authority
    78 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Oct 13, 2026)
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  • SourceForge

    sourceforge.netSoftware directories

    Long-running host and directory for open-source and business software.

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

    tekpon.comSoftware directories

    SaaS catalogue with category listings, reviews and an accompanying podcast.

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