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.
12 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 | 100 | AlternativeTo | alternativeto.net | Startup directories | Free | Quick | Do first | Not submitted | Create account, wait cooldown if new, submit your tool as platform alternative. | Avoid per-tool submissions for calculators/converters; no URLs in description. | 2026-07-30 | Open AlternativeTo submit page (new tab)AlternativeTo details |
| 2 | 100 | SaaSHub | saashub.com | Startup directories | Free | Quick | Do first | Not submitted | Submit platform, add competitor alternatives, verify domain email. | Add competitors; avoid paid multi-submit page confusion. | 2026-07-30 | Open SaaSHub submit page (new tab)SaaSHub details |
| 3 | 86 | Indie Hackers | indiehackers.com | Startup directories | Free | Quick | High | Not submitted | Add product and post build-in-public story with honest numbers. | Avoid link-drop; founder story performs better. | 2026-07-30 | Open Indie Hackers submit page (new tab)Indie Hackers details |
| 4 | 83 | Crunchbase | crunchbase.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | High | Not submitted | Create/claim company profile linking your tool/Anslation. | High authority entity/profile; company details needed. | 2026-07-30 | Open Crunchbase submit page (new tab)Crunchbase details |
| 5 | 83 | Startup Stash | startupstash.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | High | Not submitted | List your tool as productivity/developer/startup resource. | Selective curation; make category fit clear. | 2026-07-30 | Open Startup Stash submit page (new tab)Startup Stash details |
| 6 | 68 | F6S | f6s.com | Startup directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Create startup profile and link website. | Good startup entity citation. | 2026-07-30 | Open F6S submit page (new tab)F6S details |
| 7 | 68 | Wellfound | wellfound.com | Startup directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Create startup profile if hiring/startup positioning. | Use company story; not just backlink. | 2026-07-30 | Open Wellfound submit page (new tab)Wellfound details |
| 8 | 66 | SubmitStartup.io | submitstartup.io | Startup directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool name, URL, category, description and key features for a permanent directory page. | Free review is reported within 24–48 hours; paid backlink should be treated as sponsored and traffic is not guaranteed. | https://submitstartup.io/ | Open SubmitStartup.io submit page (new tab)SubmitStartup.io details |
| 9 | 63 | BetaPage | betapage.co | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit product for startup discovery listing. | Check approval and category fit. | 2026-07-30 | Open BetaPage submit page (new tab)BetaPage details |
| 10 | 48 | Startupxplore | startupxplore.com | Startup directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/startupxplore | Open Startupxplore submit page (new tab)Startupxplore details |
| 11 | 45 | Startup88 | startup88.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/startup88 | Open Startup88 submit page (new tab)Startup88 details |
| 12 | 43 | The Startup Project | startupproject.org | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool founder, website, stage, traction and product details for a permanent public profile. | A backlink to the listing is required to maintain the profile; publication is reviewed and not guaranteed. | https://startupproject.org/submit-startup/ | Open The Startup Project submit page (new tab)The Startup Project 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.