SaaS directories are the highest-priority submission targets for most software startups. These platforms attract buyers, investors, and early adopters who are already actively evaluating software solutions — making them far more qualified than general-audience traffic. The best SaaS directories combine high domain authority with a targeted audience. Submitting to even a handful of them can meaningfully accelerate your backlink profile, drive trial signups, and build the social proof that converts skeptical visitors.
SaaS directories are indexed by Google and Bing within days of a new listing going live. Each dofollow link from a high-DR directory contributes directly to your domain authority, which compounds over time. Beyond SEO, SaaS directories often have newsletters, review sections, and community upvotes that can generate a sustained stream of qualified referral traffic long after your launch week is over.
Link Quality
94.9% dofollow
Median DR 51
Cost Profile
88.5% free
139 of 157 are zero-cost
Submission Speed
11.5% instant
18 fast-approval options
Operational friction in this category is moderate: 47.1% require account creation, 3.2% ask for reciprocal backlinks, and 0% include CAPTCHA. For fastest wins, start with dofollow + free + instant overlaps, then move to higher-friction listings.
Capterra
⏱ 3-7 days
AngelList / Wellfound
⏱ 1-3 days
GeekWire
⏱ 7-14 days
Tech in Asia
⏱ 5-10 days
MakeUseOf
⏱ 14-30 days
G2
⏱ 3-7 days
Software Advice
⏱ 5-10 days
GetApp
⏱ 3-7 days
Get App
⏱ 5-10 days
F6S
⏱ Instant
Devpost
⏱ Instant
Clutch
⏱ 3-7 days
FinancesOnline
⏱ 5-10 days
Changelog
⏱ 3-7 days
TrustRadius
⏱ 3-5 days
StackShare
⏱ Instant
AlternativeTo
⏱ 1-3 days
SiteJabber
⏱ Instant
Built In
⏱ 5-10 days
Webwiki
⏱ Instant
EU-Startups
⏱ 7-14 days
SoftwareSuggest
⏱ 3-7 days
Inc42
⏱ 7-14 days
Dang
⏱ 1-3 days
Gust
⏱ 3-7 days
CrozDesk
⏱ 3-7 days
SaaSHub
⏱ 1-3 days
SoftwareWorld
⏱ 3-7 days
Tool Pilot
⏱ 1-3 days
SaaSworthy
⏱ 1-3 days
Trustpilot
⏱ Instant
DEV Community (dev.to)
⏱ Instant
e27
⏱ 5-10 days
Alternative.me
⏱ 3-7 days
Slant
⏱ Instant
Toolify
⏱ 1-3 days
Side Projectors
⏱ 1-3 days
CrowdReviews
⏱ 3-7 days
Hacker News (Show HN)
⏱ Instant
Tekpon
⏱ 3-7 days
Uneed
⏱ 1-3 days
PeerSpot
⏱ 3-7 days
Softonic
⏱ 7-14 days
Land-book
⏱ 7-14 days
Peerlist
⏱ Instant
Startup Stash
⏱ 3-7 days
AppSumo
⏱ 14-30 days
BetaList
⏱ 3-7 days
Supertools (The Rundown AI)
⏱ 3-7 days
Future Tools
⏱ 7-14 days
Open Source Alternative
⏱ 3-7 days
Netted
⏱ 14-30 days
Arctic Startup
⏱ 7-14 days
GoodFirms
⏱ 3-7 days
KillerStartups
⏱ 3-7 days
Tiny Startups
⏱ 3-7 days
StartupBlink
⏱ 3-7 days
Next Big What
⏱ 5-10 days
Indie Hackers
⏱ Instant
VentureRadar
⏱ 3-7 days
All My Faves
⏱ 5-7 days
Devhunt
⏱ Instant
DevHunt
⏱ Instant
TechDirectory
⏱ 3-7 days
StackSocial
⏱ 7-14 days
Startup Ranking
⏱ 1-3 days
Magnitt
⏱ 5-10 days
SaaS AI Tools
⏱ 3-7 days
StartupBase
⏱ 1-3 days
Serchen
⏱ 5-7 days
AppAgg
⏱ 3-7 days
FoundrList
⏱ 3-7 days
BetaBound
⏱ 3-5 days
InnMind
⏱ 3-7 days
PeerPush
⏱ 1-3 days
backlinks.fyi
⏱ 1-2 days
Pressfarm
⏱ 3-7 days
Snapmunk
⏱ 5-10 days
BetaPage
⏱ 3-7 days
Startup Inspire
⏱ 3-7 days
AllTopStartups
⏱ 3-7 days
FiveTaco
⏱ 3-7 days
SimilarSiteSearch
⏱ 5-10 days
Workspaces
⏱ 5-10 days
SaaSPirate
⏱ 3-7 days
Postmake
⏱ 3-7 days
Bens Bites News
⏱ 7-14 days
Owwly
⏱ 3-7 days
Cuspera
⏱ 5-10 days
Tapscape
⏱ 5-7 days
Startup Tracker
⏱ 1-3 days
TechPluto
⏱ 5-10 days
Discover Cloud
⏱ 5-7 days
Startup Buffer
⏱ 1-3 days
AppVita
⏱ 3-7 days
The Startup Pitch
⏱ 3-7 days
Startup Beat
⏱ 5-7 days
Tech Map
⏱ 3-7 days
Productivity Directory
⏱ 3-7 days
Indie Deals
⏱ 1-3 days
NoCodeList
⏱ 3-7 days
Launching Next
⏱ 7-14 days
BetaTesting
⏱ 3-5 days
Awesome Tools
⏱ 3-7 days
LaunchDirectories
⏱ Instant
Fazier
⏱ Instant
All Startups
⏱ 3-7 days
Victrays
⏱ 3-7 days
TopApps
⏱ 3-7 days
Apps Mamma
⏱ 3-5 days
Launched
⏱ 1-3 days
NoCodeDevs
⏱ 3-7 days
Feedough
⏱ 7-14 days
Website Hunt
⏱ 3-5 days
Startup Benchmarks
⏱ 5-7 days
RocketHub
⏱ 3-7 days
OpenFuture
⏱ 3-7 days
Project Hatch
⏱ 5-10 days
The Startup INC
⏱ 3-7 days
10words
⏱ 1-3 days
Apps Listo
⏱ 3-5 days
ProfitHunt
⏱ 3-5 days
SaaSRow
⏱ 3-5 days
Get Worm
⏱ 3-7 days
Robin Good Tools
⏱ 7-14 days
Startups Watch
⏱ 3-7 days
Tiny Launch
⏱ 3-5 days
Startups Gallery
⏱ 3-5 days
Simple Lister
⏱ Instant
Startups.fyi
⏱ 3-7 days
Toolio
⏱ 1-3 days
LaunchIgniter
⏱ 3-7 days
9Sites
⏱ 1-3 days
PitchWall
⏱ 1-3 days
Startup88
⏱ 3-7 days
AwesomeIndie
⏱ 3-7 days
Trendy Startups
⏱ 3-7 days
WebAppRater
⏱ 7-14 days
EarlyHunt
⏱ 1-3 days
ToolScout
⏱ 3-7 days
Startups FIY
⏱ 1-3 days
Product Canyon
⏱ 1-3 days
AppRater
⏱ 7-14 days
PayOnceApps
⏱ 3-7 days
Startup Heroes
⏱ 1-3 days
Invent List
⏱ 1-3 days
AppsThunder
⏱ 3-7 days
Wired Business (ToolListed)
⏱ instant after badge/crawl verification
Findly.tools
⏱ a few days to 1-2 weeks
ToolFame
⏱ not explicitly stated
TheSaaSDir
⏱ not explicitly stated
DailyPings
⏱ instant after badge verification; daily re-check
SaaSBison
⏱ not explicitly stated
Nick Launches
⏱ weekly cycle; listing stays live for 7 days on current week's board
Prioritize directories with the highest Domain Rating (DR) that offer dofollow links and free submission. Product Hunt, G2, and Capterra are must-submits for most SaaS products due to their massive organic reach and high DR. After the top tier, work through free dofollow directories before moving to paid placements.
Most SaaS directories get crawled within days of your listing going live. You can typically see the backlinks in tools like Ahrefs or Semrush within 2–4 weeks. SEO impact — measurable movement in your domain rating and rankings — usually becomes visible within 60–90 days of a focused submission campaign.
Paid listings make sense once you have product-market fit and a budget for acquisition. Before then, the free directories in the backlinks.fyi database give you plenty of high-DR dofollow link opportunities at zero cost. Focus on maximizing free submissions first, then evaluate paid placements based on the traffic and conversion data from your free listings.
Most SaaS directories accept products in beta or early access — some specifically cater to new and upcoming launches. A working product (even a limited beta), a clear landing page, and a compelling one-liner description are typically enough. A few directories like BetaList and Product Hunt are actually optimized for early-stage products.
See the free subset of the SaaS directory catalog.
See the dofollow subset of the SaaS directory catalog.
Use a staged launch workflow to build visibility before and after launch day.
Understand when directory listings can support discovery and authority building.
Review how authority metrics should influence your submission priorities.