FoundrList at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesStandard $29, 14-Day $49, 30-Day $99 one-time; recurring options
- Domain rating
- DR 73
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Required for the free listing
- Time to go live
- Free launches go live in about 4 weeks; paid launches go live as soon as payment clears.
- Submit at
- foundrlist.com/submit
What FoundrList is and who it's for
FoundrList is a social network and launch platform for founders and startup builders. It hosts weekly ranked boards of new product launches, with community comments and upvotes. The site claims a domain rating of 73, 100,000+ monthly visitors, and a newsletter of 7,000+ founders.
Founders, makers, and startup builders looking to discover new products and connect with peers.
It lists
- Startups
- SaaS products
- AI tools
- Product launches
- Maker projects
How to submit to FoundrList, step by step
Add the FoundrList badge to your site, or upvote 3 launches and comment on 1, then pick an open week at least 4 weeks out. Free listings get a permanent product page, a week on the launch board, and a nofollow link.
Log in with Google
Sign in using your Google account. No email verification is required.
Choose free or paid launch
Select a free launch (qualify with badge or community activity) or a paid plan from $29.
Complete the launch form
Provide product details, category, and any required assets. The form is accessed via the Launch Agent.
Pay if applicable
Paid launches go through Stripe checkout. Payment clears instantly and the listing goes live.
Go live
Paid listings appear immediately; free listings are scheduled for a future Monday at 12:01 AM PT.
FoundrList pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Launch | Free | Permanent product page, week on launch board, nofollow link, requires badge or community activity, ~4 week wait |
| Standard Launch | $29 one-time | Live today, 7 days top of home page, permanent dofollow link (DR 73), gold verified tick, verified profile badge |
| 14-Day Featured | $49 one-time or $39/week | 14 days top of home page, everything in Standard, priority support, early access to new features |
| 30-Day Featured | $99 one-time or $79/month | 30 days top of home page, everything in Standard, priority support, early access to new features |
| Newsletter Feature | $25 one issue | Feature in the newsletter sent to 7,000+ founders |
| Featured Blog Post | $99 one-time | A story on the blog, second DR 73 link |
| SEO Boost | $278 one-time pack | A blog post and 50 directories |
| Boost Pro Max | $403 one-time pack | Blog, newsletter and 100 directories |
Why FoundrList submissions get rejected or stall
- Free launch requires adding the FoundrList badge to your site or upvoting 3 launches and commenting on 1; otherwise you cannot schedule a free launch.
- Free launches are scheduled at least 4 weeks out and paid launches go first, so the wait may extend.
- Duplicate listings are not allowed; each product gets one permanent page.
- The site does not guarantee traffic, rankings, or AI citations; performance depends on product, category, and week.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Paid launches go live immediately and get a dofollow link from a DR 73 site, making them worth the $29 if you need a quick backlink.
- If you choose the free path, complete the badge or community activity requirement early to secure a slot.
- Consider adding the newsletter feature for $25 to reach 7,000+ founders in one issue.
- Use the 14-Day or 30-Day Featured plans if you want longer home page visibility and priority support.
Our take on FoundrList
FoundrList is a good fit for founders who want a permanent product page and a dofollow backlink from a DR 73 site. Paid launches are fast and affordable, while free launches require community engagement and a wait. Expect a straightforward submission process with Google login and Stripe checkout.
FoundrList FAQ
Is FoundrList free to launch on?
Yes, a free launch gets a permanent product page, a week on the launch board, and a nofollow link. To qualify, add the FoundrList badge to your site, or upvote 3 launches and comment on 1. Free launches are scheduled at least 4 weeks out.
How fast does a paid launch go live?
As soon as payment succeeds. You skip the free queue, and featured time on the home page starts when your listing is live.
Is the backlink dofollow?
Yes, paid launches get a dofollow link from FoundrList (DR 73) that stays for as long as the listing is live.
Can I pay weekly or monthly instead?
14-Day Featured is also available at $39/week and 30-Day Featured at $79/month, renewing until you cancel. Ads can run weekly at $10 off.
Do you guarantee traffic, rankings or AI citations?
No. You get placement, indexing and a dofollow link. Clicks and rankings depend on your product, your category and the week you launch.
Checked against FoundrList's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: foundrlist.com, foundrlist.com/agent, foundrlist.com/pricing. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
