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A maintained list of 1,432 directories, launch platforms, registries and marketplaces that accept product submissions. 1,134 of them are free or have a free tier, and 192 are quick wins — free, low effort, and worth doing first. Every row shows cost, effort and priority, and links straight to the submission page.
The table is wider than the screen — swipe it sideways for cost, effort and the preparation notes.
| # | Impact (sorted) | Site — sort by this | Domain | Type | Cost | Effort — sort by this | Priority | Status | What to prepare | Rules / caveat | Checked | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | Astro Showcase | astro.build | Design galleries | Free | Quick | Medium | Live, conditional | If an your tool property genuinely uses Astro, use the Submit site action to propose it for the public showcase. | Only submit an actual Astro-built production site; acceptance is curated and not guaranteed. | 2026-08-05 | Open Astro Showcase submit page (new tab)Astro Showcase details |
| 2 | 68 | Upwork | upwork.com | Design galleries | Free | Quick | Medium | Live, conditional | If your tool maker genuinely offers related services, add the project as a detailed portfolio item with role, outcomes, visuals, and permitted project links. | Use only an authentic accepted freelancer profile; no contact details or brand-only backlink account, and follow portfolio link rules. | Official Upwork profile and portfolio guidance checked 2026-08-07 | Open Upwork submit page (new tab)Upwork details |
| 3 | 66 | Docusaurus Showcase | docusaurus.io | Design galleries | Free | Moderate | Medium | Live, conditional | If your tool documentation genuinely runs on Docusaurus, add the polished docs site through the official showcase discussion. | Framework use is mandatory; maintain a polished live site and follow the current GitHub discussion template. | 2026-08-05 | Open Docusaurus Showcase submit page (new tab)Docusaurus Showcase details |
| 4 | 65 | Freelancer.com | freelancer.com | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Live, conditional | Use an authentic maker profile to publish an your tool portfolio piece containing original images, article, code, video, or audio samples. | Use only when the person genuinely offers services; publish owned work and avoid profile keyword stuffing. | Official Freelancer.com portfolio and profile guidance checked 2026-08-07 | Open Freelancer.com submit page (new tab)Freelancer.com details |
| 5 | 48 | DeviantArt | deviantart.com | Design galleries | Free | Quick | Later | Live, conditional | Publish original your tool UI/illustration work, then add the official website in the profile bio. | Only use for genuine visual work or design process content; generic product promotion is inappropriate. | 2026-08-03 | Open DeviantArt submit page (new tab)DeviantArt details |
| 6 | 45 | Rawkode Academy | rawkode.academy | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Live, conditional | Pitch a maintained open-source your tool component for a technical live demo and Q&A. | Requires a real open-source project and maintainer availability; not a directory link drop. | 2026-08-03 | Open Rawkode Academy submit page (new tab)Rawkode Academy details |
Behind the list
Every row here starts as a line in a sheet, gets normalised into one of 15 groups, scored for cost, effort and impact, and written up with the steps to actually submit. The floor below represents that pipeline.
Open the sheet viewAn illustration of the AltF Backlinks floor: opportunities sourced at the back, vetted for cost and effort by the engineering pod, written up for outreach by the design pod, then tracked to placement along a line.
One-shot launches where timing and preparation decide the outcome.
Fast-growing listings specifically for AI-powered tools.
Extension, plugin and integration stores. Real review processes, real distribution.
Startup listings, beta lists and founder media.
General tool and software catalogues with real search traffic.
B2B review sites. Slow to approve, strong once live.
Package, image and docs hosting that carries real authority.
Showcases judged on craft. A good screenshot matters more than copy.
Write once, link back. Editorial standards vary widely.
Get quoted or distribute a release. Slower, higher ceiling.
Company and local listings. Unglamorous, consistently indexed.
Owned pages you control: company, founder, knowledge-panel entities.
Answer real questions. Never drop a bare link.
Brand surface and referral traffic more than link equity.
Everything that does not fit the buckets above.