# Product Launch & Directory Checklist

> Checklist of 35 product directories and launch platforms for indie software

A curated distribution checklist compiling approximately 35 online directories and communities to submit SaaS and AI products. It serves as an actionable reference to drive early traffic, backlinks, and user acquisition during a launch.

## The list

Launch on: @ai\_directories, @AppSumo, @AlternativeTo, @bensbitesdaily, @BetaList, @crozdesk, @DesiFounder\_, @devhunt\_, @Devpost, @f6s, @FazierHQ, @FiveTaco\_, @futuretools, @IndieHackers, @lab\_startups, @launchigniter, @LaunchingNext, @LaunchYourApp\_\_, @MicroLaunchHQ, @openhunts, @owwlyapp, @Peerlist, @peerpush\_net, @RankInPublic, @SaaSHubCom, @SaaSMantra, @SaaSworthy, @startupbaseio, @startupstash, @TheNoCodeList, @theresanaiforit, @tinylaunch, @tinystartupscom, @toolfolio, @UneedLists. Author's note: 'Distribution is a king'.

## What it is for

- Plan launch day distribution across software and startup directories
- Acquire initial users and backlinks for a new SaaS product
- Identify niche AI and developer-focused platforms for submission

## Key points

- Covers general software hubs like AppSumo, AlternativeTo, and SaaSHub
- Includes indie and developer-focused communities like Indie Hackers, Devhunt, and Peerlist
- Lists dedicated AI aggregators including Future Tools and There's An AI For That
- Features micro-startup launchpads such as TinyLaunch, BetaList, and MicroLaunch

## Pricing

Free

## Details

- Type: List
- Category: [Marketing & Sales](https://xiry.app/topics/marketing-sales.md)
- Topic: [Product Launch](https://xiry.app/topics/marketing-sales/product-launch.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Indie hackers, SaaS founders, and solo developers launching products
- Tags: launch, directories, distribution, saas, indie hackers, marketing

## Why it was saved

- [@pmitu, 5 May 2026](https://x.com/pmitu/status/2051590506338230782): A ready-made distribution list for launching a SaaS or AI product.

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Updated 11 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/product-launch-and-directory-checklist

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