Indie.Deals at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyStandard $19 (needs backlink), Pro $49
- Domain rating
- DR 61
- Account
- Sign up with email, Google or GitHub
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Required for the free listing
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Manual review within 96 hours for Standard listings.
- Submit at
- indie.deals/submit
What Indie.Deals is and who it's for
Indie.Deals is a curated directory of indie products, tools, and offers, showcasing indie gems since 2022. Visitors browse new, trending, and editor-picked products across categories like AI, design, marketing, and productivity. The site features a daily Product of the Day, Editor Picks, and a newsletter highlighting the best indie finds.
Indie makers, founders, and product enthusiasts looking for useful tools, fresh products, and smart offers.
It lists
- Indie products
- SaaS tools
- AI tools
- iOS apps
- Mac apps
- Boilerplates
- Chrome extensions
- Productivity tools
How to submit to Indie.Deals, step by step
Create an account
Sign up with email, Google, or GitHub on the submit page.
Choose a plan
Select Standard ($19), Pro ($49), or Sponsor ($99) on the pricing page.
Submit your product
Fill out the submission form with your product details. Standard requires a backlink to Indie.Deals before review.
Wait for review (Standard only)
Standard listings undergo manual review within 96 hours. Pro listings publish instantly without review queue.
Pay after approval (Standard)
For Standard, payment is collected only after approval. Pro and Sponsor require upfront payment.
Go live
Once approved and paid, your product appears on Indie.Deals. Pro includes featured placement for 15 days; Sponsor includes premium placement and additional promotions.
What the Indie.Deals form asks for
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Indie.Deals pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $19 | Listing after manual review; requires Indie.Deals backlink; manual review within 96 hours; publish after approval and payment; no permanent backlink included; limited customer support. |
| Pro | $49 | Publish immediately, no review queue; featured placement for 15 days; permanent Indie.Deals backlink included; optional backlink to our site; newsletter and social shoutout; edit product anytime; priority support. |
| Sponsor | $99 | Premium placement across key pages; highlighted in product, category, tag, and search views; newsletter, social, and video shoutouts; license key and App Store code distribution; limited sponsor slots by date; dedicated product review article; priority support. |
Why Indie.Deals submissions get rejected or stall
- Standard listing requires a backlink to Indie.Deals; submission is not reviewed until backlink validation is completed.
- Approval to showcase is not guaranteed; products may be rejected during manual review.
- Standard listings are subject to a 96-hour manual review; Pro listings bypass this queue.
- Duplicate listings or products already on the site may be rejected.
- Products must fit the directory's focus on indie products, tools, and offers; unrelated submissions may be declined.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- If you need immediate visibility, choose the Pro plan to skip the review queue and get featured placement for 15 days.
- For Standard listings, ensure your backlink to Indie.Deals is live before submitting, as validation is required before review.
- Consider the Sponsor plan for maximum exposure: premium placement, newsletter, social, and video shoutouts, plus a dedicated review article.
- Use the 'Surprise Me!' feature on the homepage to see how products are presented and tailor your listing accordingly.
Our take on Indie.Deals
Indie.Deals is a good fit for indie makers and SaaS founders who want a curated directory with a straightforward paid listing process. Expect to pay $19 for a Standard listing after approval, or $49 for instant publishing and featured placement. The site's domain rating of 61 and active newsletter can provide decent visibility for new products.
Indie.Deals FAQ
How much does it cost to list on Indie.Deals?
Standard listing costs $19 (paid after approval), Pro costs $49 (instant publish), and Sponsor costs $99 (premium placement).
How long does approval take?
Standard listings are manually reviewed within 96 hours. Pro listings publish immediately without a review queue.
Do I need a backlink to Indie.Deals?
Yes, Standard listings require a backlink to Indie.Deals before review. Pro listings include a permanent backlink from Indie.Deals to your site, and a backlink to Indie.Deals is optional.
Is there a free listing option?
No, there is no free listing option. All listings require a paid plan.
What kind of products does Indie.Deals accept?
Indie.Deals accepts indie products, SaaS tools, AI tools, iOS apps, Mac apps, boilerplates, Chrome extensions, and other useful tools and offers from indie makers.
Checked against Indie.Deals's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: indie.deals, indie.deals/auth/login, indie.deals/item/airfare-alerts-price-tracker, indie.deals/pricing. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
