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Launch directory census 2026: 64 platforms checked

We read the pricing, submit or FAQ page of 64 launch platforms and directories on November 9, 2026. 41 offer a free route, but 23 of those want a badge or a link back first. The cheapest paid option is $9. The shortest published free wait is at least 7 days and the longest about 60 weeks.

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Key figures

About 60 weeks

The longest free wait any platform publishes (OpenHunts)

64

Platforms and directories checked

29 launch platforms, 14 tool directories, 11 AI directories, 7 software directories, 3 submission services

41

State a free route

1 says there is none, and 22 do not say either way.

23

Free routes that ask for a badge or a link back

Out of the 41 free routes.

$9

Cheapest paid option on a launch site or directory

The median across the 37 that publish a price is $29.

Waits and prices

Only the platforms that publish a figure appear in each chart. The table under each one gives the wording.

Published free waits

8 platforms publish how long a free launch waits.

  • Launchdog≥7 days
  • Dang.ai≤4 weeks
  • Fazier≤30 days
  • PitchWall≥30 days
  • Uneed≥50 days
  • Huzzler~72 days
  • Firsto~180 days
  • OpenHunts~60 weeks
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Free waits as each platform states them
PlatformAs statedIn days
LaunchdogAt least 7 days7
Dang.aiUp to 4 weeks for review28
FazierReviewed and listed within 30 days30
PitchWallAt least 30 days30
UneedAt least 50 days50
HuzzlerAbout 72 days72
FirstoAbout 180 days180
OpenHuntsAbout 60 weeks420

Cheapest paid option

37 launch platforms and directories that publish a price, grouped by their lowest one. Software review sites and submission services are left out.

  • Under $106
  • $10 to $19.9910
  • $20 to $39.9913
  • $40 to $99.998
  • $100 or more0
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Platforms by cheapest paid option
PricePlatforms
Under $106
$10 to $19.9910
$20 to $39.9913
$40 to $99.998
$100 or more0

Every platform

What each one says about itself, checked November 9, 2026. Prices are in US dollars as shown that day, discounts included.
Launch platforms and directories, as each states its terms
PlatformType and audienceFree routeFree waitPaid fromLink terms, as statedSource
Aura++Type and audienceLaunch platformFoundersFree routeYesStandard queue, scheduling window up to 365 daysFree waitNot statedPaid from$29Priority schedulingLink terms, as statedFree: dofollow only with the badge on your site. Paid: guaranteedSourceauraplusplus.com
BetaListType and audienceLaunch platformReaders looking for new startupsFree routeNoAll submissions are paid; full refund if not selectedFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedEvery plan includes a dofollow backlink if featuredSourcebetalist.com
DevHuntType and audienceLaunch platformDevelopersFree routeYesListing a tool is free and gets a permanent pageFree waitNot statedPaid from$49A launch: pick the week, newsletter spot, boosted placementLink terms, as statedFree listings: nofollow. Paid launches: permanent dofollowSourcedevhunt.org
EarlyHuntType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesStandard launch queue; launches every MondayFree waitNot statedPaid from$29Premium, priority handlingLink terms, as statedFree: nofollow, dofollow if top 3. Paid: guaranteed dofollowSourceearlyhunt.com
FazierType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesA backlink to Fazier on your homepage or footer is requiredFree waitReviewed and listed within 30 daysPaid from$29Lite, no backlink required (listed at $39)Link terms, as statedLite: backlink for the top 3 daily products. Premium ($49): guaranteedSourcefazier.com
FirstoType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesFollowed link for the top 3 only, badge requiredFree waitAbout 180 daysPaid from$19.90Launch in 24 hoursLink terms, as statedFree: top 3 with badge. Paid: guaranteedSourcefirsto.co
FoundrListType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesEvery product gets a permanent pageFree waitNot statedPaid from$29Live today, 7 days at the top of the home page (normally $39)Link terms, as statedPaid launches: permanent dofollowSourcefoundrlist.com
HuzzlerType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesRequires a Huzzler badgeFree waitAbout 72 daysPaid from$29Launch Boost: live today, no badgeLink terms, as statedFree: dofollow after the 72-day queue. Paid: dofollowSourcehuzzler.so
Killer StartupsType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeNot statedSubmission form on the siteFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcekillerstartups.com
LaunchBoardType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesBadge required; up to 10 free slots a weekFree waitNot statedPaid from$19Single launch, instant approvalLink terms, as statedFree: weekly winners earn a backlink. Paid: permanent dofollowSourcelaunchboard.dev
LaunchdogType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesBadge on your home page; one free launch every 30 daysFree waitAt least 7 daysPaid from$9Skip the queue, no badgeLink terms, as statedFree: dofollow once the badge is seen and the listing check passesSourcelaunchdog.dev
LaunchIgniterType and audienceLaunch platformMakers and early adoptersFree routeYesBadge on your homepage, manual review, date not guaranteedFree waitNot statedPaid from$12Guaranteed date, no review queueLink terms, as statedFree: dofollow for the top 3 of the week. Paid: lifetime dofollowSourcelaunchigniter.com
Launching NextType and audienceLaunch platformFoundersFree routeYesSubmitting is freeFree waitNot statedPaid from$99Considered for publication within 1 business dayLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcelaunchingnext.com
LaunchVaultType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesBadge verified before a free launch is scheduledFree waitNot statedPaid from$9.99Premium launch (listed at $19.99)Link terms, as statedFree: dofollow only with the badge. Paid: guaranteed dofollowSourcelaunchvault.dev
LaunchZoneType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesPermanent free listingFree waitNot statedPaid from$9.95Featured: live today, no badgeLink terms, as statedFree: dofollow while the badge stays installed. Paid: permanent dofollowSourcelaunchzone.co
MarketingDBType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeNot statedLaunches compete on a weekly board; the top 3 win a badgeFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcemarketingdb.live
MicrolaunchType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$39Launch Pro: pick your launch date (listed at $49)Link terms, as statedNot statedSourcemicrolaunch.net
OpenHuntsType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYes20 free slots a week; adding the badge skips the queueFree waitAbout 60 weeksPaid from$9.90Launch next Monday, no badge (listed at $19)Link terms, as statedFree: dofollow if top 3. Paid: guaranteed dofollowSourceopenhunts.com
Peerlist LaunchpadType and audienceLaunch platformBuilders on PeerlistFree routeNot statedThe launch window opens every Monday and runs for a weekFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedOnly the top 5 projects of the week are awarded a backlinkSourcehelp.peerlist.io
PeerPushType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesWait in line behind paid usersFree waitNot statedPaid from$39Launch todayLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcepeerpush.com
PitchWallType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYes1 day of homepage visibilityFree waitAt least 30 daysPaid from$49A 2-week waiting periodLink terms, as statedDo-follow backlink stated on the free launchSourcepitchwall.co
Product HuntType and audienceLaunch platformEarly adoptersFree routeYesSubmitting a product costs nothingFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcehelp.producthunt.com
SaaSCityType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesChoose the free badge option and book an available weekFree waitNot statedPaid from$19.99Basic listing: live within 24 hours, you pick the launch weekLink terms, as statedFree: nofollow. Basic and Premium: followed linkSourcesaascity.io
ScrollLaunchType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesUp to 25 free listings a weekFree waitNot statedPaid from$39Premium launchLink terms, as statedFree: dofollow while the badge stays on your site. Premium: always dofollowSourcescrolllaunch.com
Show HNType and audienceLaunch platformHacker News readersFree routeNot statedFor something you made that people can try; no fee is mentioned on the rules pageFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcenews.ycombinator.com
Smol LaunchType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesAdd the badge and vote for 3 other launches; first launch onlyFree waitNot statedPaid from$19No badge or votes, any weekLink terms, as statedPaid tiers include a permanent backlinkSourcesmollaunch.com
TinyLaunchType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesStandard launch queueFree waitNot statedPaid from$39Skip the queueLink terms, as statedFree: backlink for the top 3. Paid: guaranteedSourcetinylaunch.com
TinyLaunchpadType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesFree for hobby and side projectsFree waitNot statedPaid from$9.99Premium launchLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetinylaunchpad.com
UneedType and audienceLaunch platformFree routeYesDate assigned by Uneed; needs an upvote score of 10 on launch day to stay publishedFree waitAt least 50 daysPaid from$14.99Fast-track: a date about 2 weeks out; picking your own date is $39.99Link terms, as statedFree: dofollow from an upvote score of 20, nofollow from 10 to 19. Skip the line ($39.99): dofollow for lifeSourceuneed.best
AmazeType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesLive once your badge verifiesFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedFollowed link for as long as the badge stays on your siteSourceamaze.directory
Findly.toolsType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesBadge required; unpublished if the badge is removedFree waitNot statedPaid from$29Premium listing, no badge, live on paymentLink terms, as statedFree: 1 dofollow backlinkSourcefindly.tools
Launch LlamaType and audienceTool directoryFoundersFree routeYesCompletely freeFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcelaunchllama.co
Magic BoxType and audienceTool directoryFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$15.90Basic listing, no badge (listed at $19.90); refund if not approvedLink terms, as statedBasic: dofollow from a content page, nofollow from the homepageSourcemagicbox.tools
NeeedType and audienceTool directoryMakersFree routeYesLive after an automatic checkFree waitNot statedPaid from$19Premium: no badge, 7 days in Just launchedLink terms, as statedFree: dofollow once the badge is verified. Paid: permanent dofollowSourceneeed.directory
PostmakeType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesAdd a Postmake badge and keep it visibleFree waitNot statedPaid from$49Standard listing, no badgeLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcepostmake.io
SaaSGrowType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesBadge verification requiredFree waitNot statedPaid from$9Basic: instant listingLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcesaasgrow.app
Startup TrustedType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesBadge required; manual reviewFree waitNot statedPaid from$11Pro: instant listing, no badgeLink terms, as statedPaid: permanent dofollowSourcestartuptrusted.com
Tiny StartupsType and audienceTool directoryFounders on XFree routeYesFree to listFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetinystartups.com
ToolfioType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesBadge requiredFree waitNot statedPaid from$18.99Premium listing, no badgeLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetoolfio.com
ToolfolioType and audienceTool directoryFree routeNot statedSubmissions are checked against published listing criteriaFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetoolfolio.com
Turbo0Type and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesFree waitNot statedPaid from$29.903 dofollow links in the introduction (listed at $49.90)Link terms, as statedFree: 3 dofollow linksSourceturbo0.com
Twelve ToolsType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesA backlink to Twelve Tools on your homepage or footer is requiredFree waitNot statedPaid from$25.20No backlink needed (listed at $36)Link terms, as statedFree: 1 dofollow link. Paid: 3 permanent dofollow linksSourcetwelve.tools
Wired BusinessType and audienceTool directoryFree routeYesFree with a badgeFree waitNot statedPaid from$20.30Pro: instant publish, no review wait (listed at $29)Link terms, as statedPro listings are permanent and need no backlinkSourcewired.business
AI Agent StoreType and audienceAI directoryFree routeNot statedSubmission form for AI agentsFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourceaiagentstore.ai
AI Tools DirectoryType and audienceAI directoryFree routeNot statedEvery tool is reviewed by hand; a paid Fast Track skips the queueFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourceaitoolsdirectory.com
AixploriaType and audienceAI directoryFree routeNot statedSubmission form on the siteFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourceaixploria.com
Dang.aiType and audienceAI directoryFree routeYesA crawlable backlink to dang.ai, 1 categoryFree waitUp to 4 weeks for reviewPaid from$49Reviewed in about 4 days, no backlink, Featured badgeLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcedang.ai
Future ToolsType and audienceAI directoryFree routeNot statedSubmission form, reviewed by handFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcefuturetools.io
Insidr AI ToolsType and audienceAI directoryFree routeNot statedEvery submission is reviewedFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourceinsidr.ai
SaaS AI ToolsType and audienceAI directoryPeople interested in AI, startups and techFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$67Featured for 21 days, published within 3 business daysLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcesaasaitools.com
Supertools by The RundownType and audienceAI directoryAI news readersFree routeNot statedRecommend a tool by form or email; the team reviews itFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetherundown.ai
There's An AI For ThatType and audienceAI directoryFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$49One-time review feeLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetheresanaiforthat.com
ToolPilotType and audienceAI directoryFree routeYesA link back to ToolPilot is mandatory for free listingsFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetoolpilot.ai
TopAI.toolsType and audienceAI directoryAI tool usersFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$47Fast Track: live within 48 hours, no queue; refund if not acceptedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetopai.tools
ConsoleType and audienceSoftware directoryDevelopersFree routeNot statedEditors pick 2 or 3 developer tools a weekFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourceconsole.dev
free-for.devType and audienceSoftware directoryInfrastructure developersFree routeYesA pull request on GitHub; only services with a free tierFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcegithub.com
G2Type and audienceSoftware directoryFree routeYesFree planFree waitNot statedPaid from$299Paid plan, per month ($2,999 a year)Link terms, as statedNot statedSourcesell.g2.com
SaaSHubType and audienceSoftware directoryFree routeYesSubmissions with no listed competitors go to the bottom of the queueFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcesaashub.com
SoftwareSuggestType and audienceSoftware directoryFree routeNot statedA premium listing ranks above non-paid membersFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcesoftwaresuggest.com
SpotSaaSType and audienceSoftware directorySoftware buyersFree routeYesClaim a free profile; claims approved in 24 hoursFree waitNot statedPaid fromNot statedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcespotsaas.com
TekponType and audienceSoftware directoryFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$249Profile, one-time fee; refunded if rejectedLink terms, as statedNot statedSourcetekpon.com
ListingBottType and audienceSubmission serviceFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$299Directory submission, first-100-users price ($399 to $999 after)Link terms, as statedNot statedSourcelistingbott.com
SubmitatorType and audienceSubmission serviceFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$2930 directories; 100 directories for $79Link terms, as statedNot statedSourcesubmitator.com
Uneed directory submissionType and audienceSubmission serviceFree routeNot statedFree waitNot statedPaid from$249100+ directories, submitted by handLink terms, as statedNot statedSourceuneed.best

How this was checked

  • On November 9, 2026 we opened the pricing, submit or FAQ page of each platform and wrote down what it states: whether there is a free route and what it asks for, the free wait if one is published, the cheapest paid option and what it buys, the link terms and who it is for.
  • A cell reads "Not stated" when the page is silent on that point. We did not fill a gap from memory or from another site.
  • The link column quotes what each platform says. We did not test whether the links on its listings are followed.
  • "Asks for a badge or a link back" covers free routes where the listing, or its followed link, depends on a badge or a link to the platform on your site.
  • LaunchScaler is left out. Platforms whose pages refused automated requests that day, such as AlternativeTo, Capterra and Indie Hackers, are not in the table.
  • Prices and queues change often. Each row is true for the check date, and the source link shows where it came from.

Download the data

One row per platform, with every field above, the free wait in days where one is published, and the source URL.

How to cite

Suggested citation
LaunchScaler, "Launch directory census, November 2026," November 9, 2026. 64 platforms, each read on its own site. https://www.launchscaler.com/research/launch-directories

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