DevHunt at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPaid ads/featured
- Domain rating
- DR 62
- Account
- Sign up with GitHub or Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- devhunt.org/account/tools/new
What DevHunt is and who it's for
DevHunt is a launch platform where developers submit and vote on new dev tools. It lists tools across many categories, from AI and DevOps to UI libraries and MCP servers. The site reports 557,715 unique visitors since launch and over 7,242 tools launched.
Developers looking for the best new dev tools, AI tools, and open-source projects.
It lists
- Dev tools
- AI tools
- Open source projects
- DevOps tools
- MCP servers
- UI libraries
- CLI tools
- Browser extensions
How to submit to DevHunt, step by step
Sign in with GitHub or Google and submit your tool for free. It appears in the weekly voting round.
Sign in
Click Submit and sign in with GitHub or Google. No email verification or captcha.
Open the submission form
Go to https://devhunt.org/account/tools/new to access the tool submission form.
Fill in your tool details
Provide your tool's name, URL, description, category, and other requested information.
Submit for voting
Your tool enters the weekly launch round where developers can upvote it.
What the DevHunt form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| — |
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.
DevHunt pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Tool appears in weekly voting round |
| Ad spot (top of page) | $149/week | Your ad at the top of the homepage |
| Ad spot (in listing) | $89/week | Your ad within the tools list |
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Submit early in the week to get more exposure during the voting period.
- Choose the most specific category for your tool to reach the right developers.
- Encourage your users to upvote your launch to climb the rankings.
Our take on DevHunt
DevHunt is a good fit for developers launching a new dev tool, AI product, or open-source project. It offers free exposure through community voting, with optional paid ads for more visibility.
DevHunt FAQ
How much does it cost to list a tool on DevHunt?
Listing a tool is free. Paid advertising spots are available starting at $89/week.
How do I submit my tool to DevHunt?
Sign in with GitHub or Google, then fill out the submission form at https://devhunt.org/account/tools/new.
What kind of tools does DevHunt accept?
DevHunt accepts dev tools, AI tools, open-source projects, and related software across many categories.
Do I need to create an account to submit?
Yes, you must sign in with GitHub or Google to submit a tool.
Checked against DevHunt's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: devhunt.org, devhunt.org/account/tools/new, devhunt.org/ai-model-pricing, devhunt.org/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
