LaunchDirectories

launchdirectories.com

Curated list of 134 startup directories and launch platforms with DR, traffic and link type. It lists directories only: free if yours has DR 25+ and shows its badge, otherwise $59 one-time.

Moderate SEO valueFree tier availableDo-follow backlink

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LaunchDirectories gets some search traffic. Worth a listing if it fits your product.

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~58Domain Rating (estimate)

0.6Traffic multiplier (1,000–9,999 visits/mo)

35Directory Score

Search visits a month: about 1.3k
Referring domains: 441
Link type: Do-follow (checked)
Pricing: Freemium (checked)
Spam check: Passed
Last checked: Oct 30, 2026

How the score works

Directory Score = DR × traffic multiplier. A directory keeps its full DR only if people find it on Google. Badges and link swaps can raise DR; they can't fake search traffic.

Search visits a month	Multiplier
100,000+	× 1.0
10,000–99,999	× 0.8
1,000–9,999 ← LaunchDirectories	× 0.6
100–999	× 0.4
1–99	× 0.2
None	× 0.0

Grades: A 40+, B 20–39, C under 20. DR is Ahrefs Domain Rating where we have it, otherwise a DataForSEO estimate; search visits are DataForSEO's monthly estimate, refreshed monthly.

A good place for a directory with DR 25 or more that can show a badge. The two profile pages we checked link to the directory without nofollow. Below DR 25, or without the badge, the route is a paid launch from $59.

Worth It / Watch Out

Worth It

Profile pages link to the listed directory without nofollow (checked on Huzzler and EarlyHunt)
Free route with no account needed
Owner prices are published, such as $49 for a 30-day feature

Watch Out

Free listings need DR 25+ and a badge on your site
The free wait time isn't stated
The free plan says 'No guaranteed backlink'

Before You Submit

Login required: no. The free route is a Tally form (https://tally.so/r/mOePJM) linked from /add-directory; Premium Launch and Featured Launch are Stripe payment links on the same page. The form says: 'We don't list individual products or startups... If you're not a directory yourself, please don't submit.' Free listings need DR 25+ and the LaunchDirectories badge on your site; the form says 'If your directory has a Domain Rating (DR) below 25, it will not be included in the Free Plan listing.' The form's last step still offers an optional 'Premium Launch ($35)' payment, while the page lists Premium Launch at $59. Free wait time isn't stated ('Wait time depends on demand'); paid listings go live within 24 hours. Multi-step form: yes (details, then launch option).

Add the 'Featured on LaunchDirectories' badge before you send the free form
Have your DR ready: the form asks for it, and below 25 the free plan is closed
The 30 Days Feature ($49) is only for directories already listed

Before you submit:

The free form's payment step says Premium Launch is $35; the add-directory page says $59. Check the price at checkout.
Not every link is followed: Reddit and SourceForge are nofollow on the homepage
It lists directories only, not products

Submission Details

Pricing checked Oct 30, 2026

Free: Free Listing, $0: 'Requires DR 25+', 'Required: Add our badge to your site', 'No guaranteed backlink', 'Wait time depends on demand'. Each directory is reviewed by hand.
Premium Launch ($59 one-time): No DR requirement, 'Guaranteed lifetime backlink', listed within 24 hours, standard placement.
Featured Launch ($129 one-time): Everything in Premium Launch plus 14 days featured at the top of the directory list.
30 Days Feature (directory owners) ($49 one-time): Featured at the top of the directory list for 30 days, activated within 24 hours. Only for directories already listed.
Main Sponsorship ($89 per 30 days): Hero placement at the top of the page plus an ad in the directory list. 2 spots a month, at most 3 ads live at once.
Directory submission service ($99 / $149 / $199 one-time (shown as down from $149 / $199 / $249)): For products, done for you: Starter 30+, Pro 60+, Premium 100+ directories, submitted by hand, including paid launches on some partner directories.

What you'll need to fill out (11 fields)

Your Nametext

Directory URLtext

Directory Nametext

Brief description (what kind of directory is it?)*text

How often is the directory updated?*select

Is the directory free or paid?*select

Does the directory require registration to browse or submit listings?*select

Is the directory moderated?*select

Why it's good*textarea

Domain rating*text

Logo (best 250x250)file upload

Visit the submission page, fill out the manual form submission, and wait for review. Review times vary.

Real Questions

Can I submit my startup to LaunchDirectories?

No. It lists directories only. For products it sells a done-for-you submission service from $99.

Is listing a directory on LaunchDirectories free?

Yes, if your directory has DR 25 or more and you add its badge. Otherwise Premium Launch costs $59 one-time (no DR requirement, listed within 24 hours) and Featured Launch costs $129 (14 days at the top).

Does LaunchDirectories give a dofollow link?

On the profile pages we checked (Huzzler and EarlyHunt), yes: rel="noopener noreferrer", no nofollow. Its homepage marks a few big sites, such as Reddit and SourceForge, nofollow, and the free plan says 'No guaranteed backlink'.

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