Free startup directories to launch your product

157 hand-verified startup, SaaS, AI, and product launch sites to help you reach more people, earn relevant links, and build a repeatable submission checklist.

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157 directories

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#1Free option

SourceForge

sourceforge.net

A web-based repository for hosting and distributing open source software

Dev ToolsDofollowFree
DR93TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#2Free option

Aitools.Neilpatel

aitools.neilpatel.com

Neil Patel's directory of AI tools for marketing and business

AgentsDofollowFree
DR91TrafficMediumBacklinksstrong
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#3

Capterra

capterra.com

A platform for business software reviews and comparisons

Dev ToolsDofollowPaid
DR91TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#4Free option

Crunchbase

crunchbase.com

A platform for finding business information about private and public companies

IndieDofollowFree
DR91TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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G2

g2.com

A platform where users review and compare business software and services

Dev ToolsDofollowFree
DR91TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#6Free option

Product Hunt

producthunt.com

A community platform for discovering and sharing new tech products

GeneralNofollowFreemium
DR91TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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Proven Expert

provenexpert.com

A platform for businesses to collect, manage, and display customer reviews and ratings.

GeneralDofollowFree
DR91TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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Indiegogo

indiegogo.com

A crowdfunding platform for creative projects and entrepreneurial ventures

GeneralDofollowFree
DR90TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#9Free option

DevPost

devpost.com

A platform for discovering software projects from hackathons and challenges

GeneralDofollowFree
DR88TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#10Free option

Good Firms

goodfirms.co

A platform for discovering and reviewing top B2B service providers

GeneralDofollowFree
DR86TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#11Free option

Manta

manta.com

Manta is a business directory featuring millions of small company profiles

GeneralDofollowFree
DR86TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#12Free option

Merchantcircle

merchantcircle.com

A social network for local business owners providing online listings, marketing tools, advertising, and business websites.

GeneralDofollowFree
DR84TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#13Free option

Trustradius

trustradius.com

A platform for verified B2B software reviews and ratings

Dev ToolsDofollowFree
DR84TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#14Free option

F6S

f6s.com

A platform connecting startups with funding, deals, and resources

IndieDofollowFree
DR82TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#15Free option

Startup Fame

startupfa.me

A directory of trending startups and products updated daily

IndieDofollowFreemium
DR82TrafficLowBacklinksstrong
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#16Free option

Dang AI

dang.ai

A directory of over 5000 AI tools across categories like copywriting, image generation, and video creation

AgentsDofollowFreemium
DR81TrafficMediumBacklinksstrong
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#17Free option

Fazier

fazier.com

A daily directory of tech startups and products for discovery and free submissions

GeneralDofollowFreemium
DR81TrafficLowBacklinksstrong
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#18Free option

Smartcustomer

smartcustomer.com

A directory of real business reviews and ratings from over 200 million customers

GeneralDofollowFree
DR81TrafficLowBacklinksstrong
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#19Free option

12Tools

twelve.tools

A daily curated list of the 12 best internet tools.

AgentsDofollowFreemium
DR80TrafficLowBacklinksstrong
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#20Free option

AlternativeTo

alternativeto.net

A crowd-sourced platform to find software and app alternatives.

Dev ToolsDofollowFree
DR79TrafficHighBacklinksstrong
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#21Free option

Brownbook

brownbook.net

A global business listing database for free SEO and search engine marketing listings

GeneralDofollowFree
DR79TrafficLowBacklinksstrong
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#22Free option

StackShare

stackshare.io

A community for developers to share and discover technology stacks

Dev ToolsDofollowFree
DR79TrafficMediumBacklinksstrong
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#23Free option

Turbo0

turbo0.com

A directory of popular content creation products for content creators

GeneralDofollowFree
DR79TrafficLowBacklinksstrong
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#24Free option

findly.tools

findly.tools

A curated directory of tools for developers, creators, and entrepreneurs, featuring AI tools, productivity apps, and SaaS

Dev ToolsNofollowFree
DR78TrafficLowBacklinksstrong
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How founders should use startup directories

Use this launch directory checklist when you are ready to submit a live product. Start with relevant, active communities before chasing a large number of links.

What should I prepare before submitting?

Have a clear product name, live URL, one-sentence tagline, 50–150 word description, logo, screenshots, pricing link, category, and founder contact ready. Consistent details make every product listing faster and more credible.

When should I use SiteDuel?

Use SiteDuel when you want community feedback, real product discovery, and a visible launch event. Listing is useful early, while a duel helps you test positioning against another website through community votes.

When should I use an external directory?

Use an external startup, SaaS, or AI directory when its audience matches your customer and it offers a useful profile or referral path. Prioritize relevance and active traffic over Domain Rating alone.

How do I choose which directories to submit to?

Filter by category, pricing, dofollow status, traffic, and DR, then submit in small batches. Track each URL and result so you can repeat the channels that send qualified visitors instead of collecting empty backlinks.