# 27 Launchpads & Directories for Free Startup Backlinks

> Curated list of 27 platforms to submit startups for SEO backlinks

This note gathers 27 free directory and launchpad websites where founders can list new software products and side projects. Submitting to these platforms helps establish early web presence, gain initial domain authority, and secure branded search rankings on Google. It serves as a handy launch-day distribution checklist.

## The list

1. tinylaunch.com
2. aitrendz.xyz (@aitrendz\_xyz)
3. @MicroLaunchHQ
4. @UneedLists
5. @Peerlist
6. Huzzler (@vincent\_edes)
7. @lab\_startups
8. @devhunt\_
9. @BetaList
10. @tinystartupscom
11. Launching.today
12. @sideprojectors
13. @solopushcom
14. @startupstash
15. @SaaSHubCom
16. Startups.fyi
17. @LaunchingNext
18. @StartupFame
19. @ResourceFYI
20. AffordHunt (@AIDailyGuy)
21. @findyoursaas
22. @AlternativeTo
23. @FazierHQ
24. Alternative.me
25. @ProductBurst
26. @steemhunt
27. TodayLaunches.com

## What it is for

- Build early domain authority and backlink profiles for a new product
- Secure brand-name search rankings on Google after launch
- Promote indie apps and side projects to early-adopter directories

## Key points

- Covers 27 free submission targets including BetaList, SaaSHub, and Peerlist
- Includes dedicated indie directories like DevHunt, Uneed, and MicroLaunch
- Lists general software alternative directories like AlternativeTo and Alternative.me
- Organized as an actionable launch-day checklist

## Pricing

Free list of directories offering free listings

## Details

- Type: List
- Category: [Marketing & Sales](https://xiry.app/topics/marketing-sales.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Indie hackers, startup founders, and SEO practitioners
- Tags: seo, backlinks, launchpad, directories, distribution, indiehacker

## Why it was saved

- [@mehrab_build, 24 September 2025](https://x.com/mehrab_build/status/1970803835326394522): Each entry is a place to submit a product for free backlinks; useful as a checklist when launching.

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- [Aggressive SEO Playbook by Paul Xue](https://xiry.app/resources/aggressive-seo-playbook-by-paul-xue): Four aggressive SEO tactics focused on backlinks, PR, and AI citations (Tip, Free)

Updated 11 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/27-launchpads-and-directories-for-free-startup-backlinks

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