Best free startup directories (2026)
These rows have a free tier on file: either unconditional or conditional (badge, slots, or a paid upgrade beside the free path). Paid-only channels stay off this list.
- Conditional still counts as free-to-start. Read the badge or slot note before you celebrate.
- A free queue of several months is still free. It is not fast.
- Unknown free tier is excluded. We would rather omit a row than guess.
| Channel | Type | Free | Link | Badge | Queue | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Hunt | launch | Yes | UGC | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Uneed | launch | Conditional | Mixed | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Fazier | directory | Conditional | Unknown | Yes | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Twelve Tools | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| SaaSHub | directory | Yes | Dofollow | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| PeerPush | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | 90 days | en-US, global |
| Startup Fame | launch | Yes | Unknown | Yes | 7 days | en-US, global |
| FutureTools | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| DevHunt | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| TinyLaunch | launch | Yes | Mixed | Yes | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Launching Next | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | 120 days | en-US, global |
| Insidr | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Open-Launch | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Queue noted | en-US, global |
| Indie Hackers | community | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| StackShare | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| AlternativeTo | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Launched.io | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| SideProjectors | community | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Next Big Product | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| StartupBase | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| OpenTools | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| AIxploria | directory | Conditional | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| SaaS AI Tools | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Dang.ai | directory | Conditional | Unknown | Yes | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Findly.tools | directory | Yes | Dofollow | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| ToolPilot AI | directory | Conditional | Unknown | Yes | Not stated | en-US, global |
| FoundrList | launch | Conditional | Mixed | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Smol Launch | launch | Conditional | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Huzzler | launch | Conditional | Unknown | Yes | Not stated | en-US, global |
| OpenHunts | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| SaaS Fame | directory | Yes | Dofollow | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| AI Directories | directory | Conditional | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, es, global |
| EarlyHunt | launch | Conditional | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| IndieHunt | launch | Conditional | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Navs.site | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Startupxplore | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Show Me Best | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Hunt for Tools | directory | Yes | Dofollow | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Website Rating | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| F6S | community | Yes | Nofollow | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Springwise | review | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| SaaS Browser | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| SaaSCity | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Tiny Startups | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Better Launch | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Versily | launch | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| AIToolNet | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| Alternative.me | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
| AlternativeTo (PH-alternatives style) | directory | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated | en-US, global |
Before you submit
Why is BetaList missing?
The seed files it as paid-only. It belongs on a pricing comparison, not on the free list.
Does free mean dofollow?
No. Use the dofollow list for stated link type. Many free rows are unknown.