Yelp
business.velp.com
Local business review and discovery platform connecting people with great local businesses worldwide.
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627 Startup & SaaS Directories for Founders
TL;DR • Startup & SaaS Directories • as of August 2026
This category lists 627 startup & saas directories. 584 accept a free submission, 253 give a dofollow link and 54 have Domain Rating 70 or above. General-purpose directories that accept any startup or SaaS product listing.
Cnet
cnet.com
Leading technology media website providing expert reviews, news, and advice on consumer electronics and software.
Free
Nofollow
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Mashable
in.mashable.com
Digital media and entertainment platform covering tech, culture, science, and social good.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
The Verge
theverge.com
Technology, science, art, and culture news publication known for in-depth reporting and product reviews.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Fast Company Tech
fastcompany.com
Business media brand focused on innovation, technology, leadership, and world-changing ideas.
Free
Nofollow
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Engadget
engadget.com
Technology news and reviews site covering consumer electronics, gadgets, gaming, and emerging tech.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
PC Mag
in.pcmag.com
Leading source for tech product reviews, news, buying guides, and expert analysis of consumer technology.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Zdnet
zdnet.com
Enterprise technology news and analysis site covering business IT, cloud computing, security, and innovation.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
ARS Technica
arstechnica.com
Trusted technology news and analysis site covering IT, science, gaming, and tech policy since 1998.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Slate
slate.com
Online magazine covering current affairs, politics, technology, and culture with analytical commentary.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 1
Digital Trends
digitaltrends.com
Technology news and reviews platform covering consumer electronics, computing, gaming, and smart home.
Free
Nofollow
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The Next Web
deals.thenextweb.com
International technology news platform covering startups, internet culture, and digital business.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Make Use Of
makeuseof.com
Technology tips and reviews website helping users get the most out of modern technology and software.
Free
Nofollow
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Android Authority
androidauthority.com
Leading Android and mobile technology news site covering smartphone reviews, apps, and Google ecosystem.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Info World
infoworld.com
IT news and resources publication focused on software development, cloud computing, and enterprise technology.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Kotaku
kotaku.com
Gaming-focused media outlet covering video game news, reviews, culture, and the gaming industry.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Boing Boing
boingboing.net
Long-running technology and culture blog covering digital rights, gadgets, maker culture, and internet trends.
Free
Dofollow
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Dev Post
devpost.com
Developer community platform for showcasing projects, joining hackathons, and discovering developer tools.
Free
Nofollow
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Digg
digg.com
Social news aggregator curating the most interesting and talked about stories on the internet.
Free
Nofollow
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Pocket Lint
pocket-lint.com
Consumer technology news and reviews site covering gadgets, phones, wearables, and smart home devices.
Free
Nofollow
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Life Hack
lifehack.org
Productivity and lifestyle tips website covering life hacks, technology, wellness, and self-improvement.
Free
Nofollow
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Apple Insider
appleinsider.com
Apple-focused news and reviews site covering Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple ecosystem.
Free
Nofollow
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Built In
builtin.com
National tech recruitment platform featuring startup jobs, company profiles, and tech industry insights.
Free
Dofollow
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India Mart
seller.indiamart.com
India's largest online B2B marketplace connecting buyers with suppliers for products and services.
Free
Nofollow
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Tech Hive
techhive.com
Smart home and consumer tech news site helping users navigate connected devices and home technology.
Free
Nofollow
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Scamadviser
scamadviser.com
Website trust and safety checker helping users verify if a website is legitimate or potentially fraudulent.
Free
Nofollow
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Tech Dirt
techdirt.com
Technology policy blog covering internet freedom, innovation, intellectual property, and tech law issues.
Free
Nofollow
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Y Combinator Startup School
startupschool.org
Y Combinator's free online program and community helping founders build and launch startups with expert guidance.
Free
Nofollow
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Active Search Results
activesearchresults.com
Free web directory and search engine allowing website owners to submit and promote their sites for increased visibility.
Free + paid
Dofollow
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Fark
fark.com
Community-driven news aggregator featuring user-submitted links with humorous headlines and discussion.
Free
Nofollow
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Programmable Web
programmableweb.com
API directory and news platform tracking web APIs, mashups, and the programmable web ecosystem.
Free
Nofollow
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Readwrite
readwrite.com
Technology media platform covering IoT, AI, connected transportation, and digital transformation trends.
Free
Dofollow
Tier 2
Webwiki
webwiki.com
Website directory and review platform where users can rate and review websites, providing trust signals and visibility.
Free + paid
Dofollow
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Yourstory
yourstory.com
India's largest digital media platform for entrepreneurs, covering startup stories, funding, and innovation.
Free
Dofollow
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Callupcontact
callupcontact.com
Free online business directory for companies to list their services, contact information, and business profiles.
Free + paid
Dofollow
Tier 2
Pocket gamer
pocketgamer.com
Mobile gaming industry news, reviews, and features covering smartphones and handheld gaming.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Silicon Angle
siliconangle.com
Enterprise technology media platform covering cloud computing, AI, big data, and cybersecurity news.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Up Labs
uplabs.com
Design resources marketplace featuring UI kits, templates, themes, and tools for designers and developers.
Free
Nofollow
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Webrazzi
webrazzi.com
Turkey's leading technology news platform and startup directory, covering tech ecosystem in the MENA region.
Free + paid
Dofollow
Tier 2
Tech In Asia
techinasia.com
Asia's largest English-language tech media platform covering startups, funding, and innovation across Asia.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
BetaList
betalist.com
Platform for discovering and getting early access to tomorrow's startups.
Free
Dofollow
Tier 1
Moddb
moddb.com
Game modding community platform for sharing, discovering, and downloading mods and indie games.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
ToucheArcade
toucharcade.com
Mobile gaming news and reviews site focused on iPhone, iPad, and mobile game discovery.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Uneed
uneed.best
Curated directory of the best tools for entrepreneurs.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 1
Addictive Tips
addictivetips.com
Technology tips website covering software guides, VPN reviews, streaming, and digital lifestyle topics.
Free
Nofollow
Tier 2
Exactseek
exactseek.com
Web directory and search engine offering free website submissions and categorized listings for improved online visibility.
Free + paid
Dofollow
Tier 2
Neeed
neeed.directory
Tools Directory
Free
Dofollow
Tier 2
Agni
office.angi.com
Angi (formerly Angie's List) connects homeowners with local service professionals for home improvement projects.
Free
Nofollow
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How to get real results from directory submissions
What separates a directory worth your time from one that wastes it
Four signals predict whether a listing produces anything: editorial review, indexed traffic, link type and category fit. If a site accepts every submission automatically, its pages are usually thin, poorly indexed and ignored by search engines. If it reviews submissions and has a real audience, a single listing can send buyers for years.
- Editorial review: is there a human approving submissions?
- Indexed traffic: does the directory rank for its own category terms?
- Link type: dofollow passes authority, nofollow does not.
- Category fit: a niche list of 200 relevant readers beats a general list of 200,000 irrelevant ones.
The submission order that works best
Order matters because early listings feed later ones. Journalists and curators check whether a product already exists somewhere credible before featuring it, so a handful of established listings makes later approvals easier and faster.
- Week 0: your own site, Crunchbase-style databases, and two or three evergreen directories.
- Week 1: launch platforms and the communities where your users already hang out.
- Week 2–4: the long tail, batched, plus review platforms once you have customers who can leave reviews.
- Quarterly: re-verify listings and add anything new to the category.
Startup directory submissions: common questions
Do startup directory submissions still help SEO in 2026?
Yes, but selectively. Low-quality bulk directories were devalued years ago; what still works is a listing on an editorially reviewed site with real traffic. Of the 1077 entries here, 400 pass link equity and 111 sit at Domain Rating 70 or above. Those are the ones that move the needle — the rest are worth doing for referral traffic, brand search and citation in AI answers rather than for rankings.
Dofollow or nofollow — does it matter which directories I use?
Dofollow links pass authority and directly influence rankings, so they are the priority when your goal is domain strength. Nofollow links still earn referral visits, get your brand name indexed alongside your category, and are frequently used as sources by AI assistants. A healthy backlink profile contains both; a profile that is 100% dofollow directory links looks manipulated.
How many directories should I actually submit to?
For a normal launch: the 20 highest-priority destinations in week one, then 50–80 more over the following month. Beyond roughly 150 listings the marginal return collapses. Quality of the listing copy matters more than volume — a well-written Product Hunt launch beats 200 auto-submissions.
What is a good Domain Rating for a directory?
Treat DR 70+ as high value (111 entries here), DR 50–69 as solid, DR 30–49 as fine for volume, and anything under 30 as optional. DR alone is not enough though: an unmoderated DR 80 site with no traffic is worth less than a curated DR 45 newsletter your buyers actually read.
Are paid directory listings worth it?
Occasionally. Paid placement makes sense on review platforms your buyers search (G2, Capterra) and on the two or three category-defining directories in your niche. It rarely makes sense on generic paid lists that promise 100 submissions for a flat fee — those are the sites search engines discount hardest.
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AI Tool Directories
213
Directories dedicated to AI products, agents, GPTs and machine-learning tools.
Review & Comparison Platforms
54
Software review sites where buyers compare products and leave verified reviews.
Founder Communities
50
Forums and communities where you can share a launch with real founders and early users.
Launch Platforms
34
Day-one launch destinations built around upvotes, featured slots and launch days.
Newsletter Directories
34
Curated newsletters and newsletter directories that feature new products to subscribers.
Press & Media Outlets
27
Tech press, blogs and media outlets that accept startup tips and launch submissions.
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