InventList at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFree listing; paid options from about $10 per aggregator hints
- Domain rating
- DR 4
- Account
- Sign up with Google, GitHub or X
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- inventlist.com/sites/new
What InventList is and who it's for
InventList is a directory and public changelog for indie products. Makers add their product and then log ships — launches, features, fixes, milestones, and announcements — to build a permanent, searchable timeline. It also offers series, stories, roundups, and a maker profile system.
Indie makers, developers, and early adopters actively looking for new tools.
It lists
- SaaS apps
- Developer tools
- Mobile apps
- Browser extensions
- Side projects
- Micro-products
- AI tools
How to submit to InventList, step by step
Submit your product for free by signing in with Google, GitHub, or X, then adding your project with name, one-liner, and URL. Free listings include the ability to log ships, write series, and earn a Verified Badge.
Sign in with Google, GitHub, or X
Go to the submit page and choose one of the three OAuth providers. Email sign-in is only for existing accounts.
Add your project
Click 'Add Project' and fill in the basics: name, one-liner, and URL. It takes about 30 seconds.
Log your first ship
Create a ship entry with a title, type (Launch, Feature, Improvement, Fix, Milestone, or Announcement), and optional description, screenshots, links, and version number.
Optionally embed the badge
Embed InventList's badge on your product website and check for it from your product page to become eligible for trending, newsletter consideration, and search indexing.
Optionally verify domain ownership
Add a unique DNS TXT record to prove control of your product's domain and earn a blue ownership check.
What the InventList form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Email address | required, for existing account sign-in only |
| Website | — |
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.
InventList pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Add product, log ships, create series, stories, roundups, maker profile |
| Homepage Feature | $50/week | Top placement in homepage feed with amber highlight, shown above organic listings for 7 days, labelled 'Sponsored', analytics on views and clicks |
| Newsletter Feature | $75/issue | Featured spot in weekly 'What Shipped' email, custom blurb (50 words) with CTA, post-send analytics report |
| Category Sponsor | $30/week | Top spot in your product's category page, 7 days of premium placement, labelled 'Sponsored' |
| One-off reach payment | US$15 | Same eligibility as badge embedding for trending, newsletter consideration, and search indexing; for client sites or app-store-only products; not yet charged |
Why InventList submissions get rejected or stall
- Product is not an indie product or dev-first tool (sponsorship review may reject non-dev tools)
- Cannot verify domain ownership via DNS TXT record for blue check
- Badge not embedded and one-off reach payment not made, so listing may not be eligible for trending, newsletter, or search indexing
- Sponsorship request may be denied if product quality is insufficient; feedback provided
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Embed the InventList badge on your product website to unlock trending, newsletter consideration, and search indexing for free.
- Log ships consistently — active builders get more visibility in the Stream and newsletter.
- Use the series editor to write long-form content with inline ship embeds, turning your product page into a narrative.
- Verify domain ownership with a DNS TXT record to earn the blue check, which is free and separate from sponsorship.
Our take on InventList
InventList is ideal for indie makers who ship regularly and want a permanent, searchable changelog that also functions as a directory listing. It's free to submit and log ships, with optional paid sponsorship for extra visibility. Expect a community of builders and early adopters, not a mass consumer audience.
InventList FAQ
Is InventList free?
Yes, completely free. Add projects, log ships, create roundups, share stories, build your maker profile — all free. No credit card required.
How do I add my project?
Click 'Add Project' in the header. Fill in the basics: name, one-liner, URL. It takes 30 seconds and it's free.
What kind of projects belong on InventList?
Any indie product you're actively building: SaaS apps, developer tools, mobile apps, browser extensions, side projects, micro-products.
How do I get a blue check?
Add a unique DNS TXT record to prove control of your product's domain. A successful check earns the blue ownership check. It's free.
What are the sponsorship options?
Homepage Feature $50/week, Newsletter Feature $75/issue, Category Sponsor $30/week. Sponsorship is clearly labelled and never affects chronological order.
Checked against InventList's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: inventlist.com, inventlist.com/users/sign_in, inventlist.com/sponsor, inventlist.com/faqs. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
