A maintained list of 661 directories, launch platforms, registries and marketplaces that accept product submissions. 512 of them are free or have a free tier, and 56 are quick wins — free, low effort, and worth doing first. Every row shows cost, effort and priority, and links straight to the submission page.
22 opportunities matching your filters
| # | Impact (sorted) | Site — click to sort | Domain | Type | Cost | Effort — click to sort | Priority | Status | What to prepare | Rules / caveat | Checked | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | GitHub | github.com | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Not submitted | Create org/repo README linking your tool; submit to relevant awesome lists. | Only publish original/clean licensed code; no fake stars. | 2026-07-30 | Open GitHub submit page (new tab)GitHub details |
| 2 | 86 | NuGet | nuget.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish a real .NET library or CLI package with ProjectUrl, readme, repository and license metadata. | Requires a Microsoft account and API key; packages undergo validation and indexing. | Official Microsoft NuGet docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open NuGet submit page (new tab)NuGet details |
| 3 | 86 | Packagist | packagist.org | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish an installable PHP package in a public repository and submit its composer.json with homepage and support links. | Only genuine Composer packages are suitable; keep releases and package metadata maintained. | Official Packagist page checked 2026-07-30 | Open Packagist submit page (new tab)Packagist details |
| 4 | 86 | PowerShell Gallery | powershellgallery.com | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish a stable your tool module or script with ProjectURI, LicenseURI, tags, help and examples. | Requires an account and API key; pass PowerShell Gallery validation and avoid placeholder packages. | Official Microsoft publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open PowerShell Gallery submit page (new tab)PowerShell Gallery details |
| 5 | 86 | pub.dev | pub.dev | Developer registries | Free | Quick | High | Verified live | Publish an your tool Dart package with homepage, repository, issue tracker, documentation and a complete readme. | Must satisfy pub.dev policy and quality checks; a verified publisher is preferable for a branded package. | Official Dart publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open pub.dev submit page (new tab)pub.dev details |
| 6 | 84 | Arch User Repository | aur.archlinux.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create and maintain a PKGBUILD for an installable your tool Linux release with the upstream URL and correct source checksums. | No duplicates, placeholders or binary uploads; package must be useful, x86_64-compatible and maintained. | Official ArchWiki submission guide checked 2026-07-30 | Open Arch User Repository submit page (new tab)Arch User Repository details |
| 7 | 84 | Chocolatey Community Repository | community.chocolatey.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Package a genuine your tool Windows desktop or CLI release and set project, documentation and package-source URLs. | Automated checks and moderator review apply; prove redistribution rights and maintain install and uninstall behavior. | Official Chocolatey docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Chocolatey Community Repository submit page (new tab)Chocolatey Community Repository details |
| 8 | 84 | conda-forge | conda-forge.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit a tested recipe for a real your tool package with upstream homepage, source archive, license and tests. | PR review and CI are required; an accepted contributor becomes responsible for maintaining the feedstock. | Official conda-forge docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open conda-forge submit page (new tab)conda-forge details |
| 9 | 84 | CRAN | cran.r-project.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit a useful R package with URL and BugReports metadata pointing to its official project and documentation pages. | CRAN performs rigorous automated and manual review; packages must meet policy across supported platforms. | Official CRAN repository policy checked 2026-07-30 | Open CRAN submit page (new tab)CRAN details |
| 10 | 84 | crates.io | crates.io | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Publish a useful Rust SDK or CLI crate with homepage, repository, readme and documentation metadata. | Requires a crates.io account, verified email and a real reusable crate; released versions are immutable. | Official Cargo publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open crates.io submit page (new tab)crates.io details |
| 11 | 84 | Drupal.org Projects | drupal.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create a functional Drupal integration or reusable module and publish a maintained project page with documentation and official links. | Project must contain real Drupal-compatible code and follow security, licensing, naming and non-promotional rules. | Official Drupal project docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Drupal.org Projects submit page (new tab)Drupal.org Projects details |
| 12 | 84 | Go Packages | pkg.go.dev | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Tag and publish a public Go module with module docs and repository metadata so pkg.go.dev indexes it. | Use a valid module path and semantic-version tag; the module becomes discoverable after the proxy fetches it. | Official Go module publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Go Packages submit page (new tab)Go Packages details |
| 13 | 84 | Hex | hex.pm | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Publish a maintained Elixir client or utility with package links, description, license and documentation. | Requires a Hex account and valid mix.exs package metadata; publish only reusable working code. | Official Hex publishing docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Hex submit page (new tab)Hex details |
| 14 | 84 | Homebrew Formulae | formulae.brew.sh | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit an open-source CLI formula or a qualifying macOS app cask with the canonical your tool homepage. | Must meet Homebrew acceptance, notability, build, audit and testing rules; promotional-only formulae are rejected. | Official Homebrew contribution docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Homebrew Formulae submit page (new tab)Homebrew Formulae details |
| 15 | 84 | MacPorts | ports.macports.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create and test a Portfile for an open-source your tool CLI or desktop app, including its canonical homepage. | Run lint and local builds, then submit a pull request or a MacPorts Trac submission ticket for review. | Official MacPorts guide checked 2026-07-30 | Open MacPorts submit page (new tab)MacPorts details |
| 16 | 84 | Maven Central | central.sonatype.com | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Release a useful Java or Kotlin SDK and include the project homepage, source control, license and developer metadata in the POM. | Requires namespace verification, signed artifacts and complete POM metadata; releases are permanent. | Official Sonatype Central docs checked 2026-07-30 | Open Maven Central submit page (new tab)Maven Central details |
| 17 | 84 | Nixpkgs | search.nixos.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Add and test a Nix expression for a genuine your tool release with description, homepage, license and maintainer metadata. | Must satisfy Nixpkgs contribution, licensing, reproducibility, review and supported-platform rules. | Official Nixpkgs 26.05 manual checked 2026-07-30 | Open Nixpkgs submit page (new tab)Nixpkgs details |
| 18 | 84 | npm | npmjs.com | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Publish @your tool/embed or utility package with homepage. | Only after package exists; keep license clean. | 2026-07-30 | Open npm submit page (new tab)npm details |
| 19 | 84 | openSUSE Build Service | build.opensuse.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create a public OBS project and package that builds your tool for supported Linux distributions with upstream links. | Requires valid build recipes, licenses and maintained packages; project pages are for software distribution, not promotion alone. | Official OBS user guide and live service checked 2026-07-30 | Open openSUSE Build Service submit page (new tab)openSUSE Build Service details |
| 20 | 84 | RubyGems.org | rubygems.org | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Package a legitimate your tool Ruby client or utility and add homepage and source metadata before pushing the gem. | Use a unique gem name, valid gemspec and maintained code; never publish a placeholder package. | Official RubyGems guide checked 2026-07-30 | Open RubyGems.org submit page (new tab)RubyGems.org details |
| 21 | 84 | Swift Package Index | swiftpackageindex.com | Developer registries | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Add a public Swift package with Package.swift, semantic-version tags, documentation and an your tool homepage link. | Repository must be public, use Swift 5 or newer and have a valid semantic-version release. | Official Swift Package Index submission page checked 2026-07-30 | Open Swift Package Index submit page (new tab)Swift Package Index details |
| 22 | 81 | Anaconda.org | anaconda.org | Developer registries | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Verified live | Build and upload a real conda package with homepage, documentation, source and license metadata. | Use anaconda-client and maintain valid packages; notebook and environment uploads are no longer supported. | Official Anaconda.org docs and current client page checked 2026-07-30 | Open Anaconda.org submit page (new tab)Anaconda.org details |
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.
Everything that does not fit the buckets above.