LaunchDirectories is a curated database of 100+ startup directories, launch platforms, and high-authority submission sites. It exists for one reason: to save founders the hours of research it takes to figure out where to actually launch a product.

If you've ever tried building a submission list on your own, you know how painful it is. Outdated blog posts, dead links, directories that haven't accepted a new listing in two years, and scattered spreadsheets that nobody maintains. LaunchDirectories replaces all of that with a single, verified source of truth — one place to find every launch platform worth your time, with the data you actually need to make decisions.

What's in the database

Every listing includes the metrics that matter for launch planning and SEO:

Domain Rating (DR) — so you know the backlink strength of each site
Estimated traffic — so you can prioritize directories with real audiences
Link type — dofollow or nofollow, clearly labeled
Submission cost — free, paid, or freemium
Category and niche tags — SaaS, AI tools, developer tools, mobile apps, indie projects, and more
Submission guidelines — what each directory expects, so you don't waste time getting rejected

Quality over quantity

Every directory is personally tested before it gets added. The submission flow has to work. The site has to have real traffic. The domain rating generally needs to be 30 or higher. If a platform is abandoned, spammy, or just accepting anything without curation, it doesn't make the cut. The list stays focused on directories that actually move the needle — not filler to pad a number.

The database is checked and updated monthly so DR, traffic stats, and active status stay accurate. Dead directories get removed. New ones get added when they prove themselves.

Features

Searchable, filterable database of 100+ launch platforms
Filter by DR, traffic, link type, price, or category
Verified, up-to-date data refreshed monthly
Badges for directories you can embed on your own site
A free submission form for directory owners who want to be listed
Auto Submit — a done-for-you service where we manually&nb