Console at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- console.dev
What Console is and who it's for
Console is a free weekly email newsletter that reviews the most interesting developer tools and beta releases. Each week it features 2–3 in-depth tool reviews plus a list of betas and previews. It has over 30k subscribers and also publishes reviews on its website, with an archive, categories, RSS, and MCP access.
CTOs, engineering managers, technical architects, and experienced developers looking to discover new tools.
It lists
- Developer tools
- Beta and early access releases
- Tools with self-service signup
- Tools that fit into the development cycle
- Tools with API, CLI, or power-user features
- Actively maintained tools with good documentation
It doesn't take
- Stable or GA releases (for beta listings)
- Tools where developers are not the primary user
- Tools requiring sales contact to try
How to submit to Console, step by step
Email hello@console.dev with details about your tool; the editorial team will review it and may feature it for free in the newsletter or on the website.
Prepare your tool
Ensure your tool meets the selection criteria: primary user is a developer, self-service signup, high quality, actively maintained, good docs, and no security/privacy red flags.
Email your submission
Send an email to hello@console.dev with details about your tool. There is no web form.
Wait for editorial review
The Console team tries out your tool and evaluates it against their selection criteria.
Get featured if selected
If chosen, your tool appears in the weekly newsletter and on console.dev, either as an interesting tool review or in the betas section.
Console pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free editorial review | Free | Consideration for a tool review or beta listing in the newsletter and website. |
| Main newsletter ad | Contact for pricing | A ~30-character table of contents entry plus up to 100-character ad before main content. |
| Contents-only ad | Contact for pricing | A ~30-character table of contents entry with a link to your site. |
Why Console submissions get rejected or stall
- Tool is not primarily for developers
- No self-service signup (requires demo or sales contact)
- Stable release submitted as beta (must be pre-1.0 or labeled beta/preview)
- Poor quality, lack of maintenance, or bad documentation
- Security or privacy concerns
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Highlight how your tool fits into a developer's regular workflow and makes them more productive.
- If submitting a beta, make sure the version number is pre-1.0 or clearly labeled beta/preview on your site.
- Provide a self-service signup link so the reviewer can try it immediately.
- Advertising is separate from editorial; paying for an ad does not guarantee a review.
Our take on Console
Console is ideal for developer-focused tools that are high quality and genuinely useful. Getting featured is free but competitive and editorial-driven; expect no guaranteed placement or timeline. It's best for tools that can impress an experienced developer reviewer.
Console FAQ
How much does it cost to get listed on Console?
Editorial reviews and beta listings are free. Advertising costs are not published; contact advertise@console.dev for pricing.
How do I submit my tool to Console?
Email hello@console.dev with details about your tool. There is no web submission form.
What are Console's selection criteria?
Tools must be interesting and useful to developers, have self-service signup, fit into the development cycle, be high quality, actively maintained, well-documented, fast, and have no security/privacy issues.
Does Console accept beta releases?
Yes, but only pre-1.0 releases or those clearly labeled beta/preview. Stable releases are not eligible for the betas section.
Can I pay for a review on Console?
No, Console does not accept payment for reviews. Advertising is separate and clearly marked.
Checked against Console's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: console.dev, console.dev/selection-criteria, console.dev/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
