BetaList at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyPlan picked and paid after drafting the submission; nothing enters review until paid
- Domain rating
- DR 73
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- Cloudflare Turnstile
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- betalist.com/submissions/new
What BetaList is and who it's for
BetaList is a platform for discovering early-stage startups before they make it big. It features new startups daily across categories like Productivity, Analytics, Developer Tools, SaaS, and AI. The site has over 24,000 startups featured, 70,000+ newsletter subscribers, and 500,000+ pageviews per month.
Startup founders, early adopters, and tech enthusiasts looking for new products.
It lists
- Early-stage startups
- SaaS products
- AI tools
- Developer tools
- Productivity apps
- Mobile apps
- Web apps
How to submit to BetaList, step by step
Start your submission
Go to betalist.com/submissions/new and paste your website URL or use the agent prompt.
Enter your email
Provide your email address. If you're new, an account is created on the spot; if you already have one, a code is emailed to you.
Draft your submission
Fill out the submission form with details about your startup.
Claim your listing
After drafting, you receive a claim link. Open it and confirm your email.
Pick a plan and pay
Choose a paid plan and complete payment. Nothing is published until you do.
Wait for review
Your submission enters review after payment. You'll be notified when it goes live.
What the BetaList form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Website URL | — |
| Your email | required |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
BetaList pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Boost | From $99/week | Homepage placement, newsletter slot (70k+ subscribers). Monthly: $199/month (save 50%). |
| Sponsorship | $4,999/month | Exclusive promotion across BetaList. Sponsor slot in Trending Startups on homepage, sponsor slot on every startup page, dedicated slot in every newsletter. |
| Premium | $9,999/month | Everything in Sponsorship, prominent homepage placement above the fold with image, top spot in every newsletter with image and longer copy, one dedicated email to all 70k+ subscribers per month. Three months: $25,000 (save $5,000). |
Why BetaList submissions get rejected or stall
- Product is not early-stage
- Submission is incomplete or inaccurate
- Duplicate listing for the same product
- Website is not accessible or functional
- Product falls outside BetaList's focus areas
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Have your website ready and accessible before submitting.
- Use the agent prompt if you want to automate drafting.
- Choose Boost for extra visibility after your listing is live.
- Check your email for the claim link promptly; it may expire.
Our take on BetaList
BetaList is ideal for early-stage startups seeking exposure to a tech-savvy audience. Expect to pay for a listing, but the process is straightforward and can lead to significant traffic. The Boost option is a cost-effective way to increase visibility.
BetaList FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to BetaList?
BetaList requires a paid plan to submit. Pricing details are shown after drafting your submission. Boost starts at $99/week, Sponsorship is $4,999/month, and Premium is $9,999/month.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit without an account. An account is created on the spot when you enter your email.
What are the requirements for submission?
You need a website URL and an email address. Your product should be an early-stage startup.
Can I get a free listing?
No, BetaList does not offer a free listing option.
Checked against BetaList's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: betalist.com, betalist.com/submissions/new, betalist.com/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
