LeanVibe at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email or Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Instant approval, no waitlist.
- Submit at
- leanvibe.io/submit
What LeanVibe is and who it's for
LeanVibe is a directory and community for pre-revenue products, prototypes, and experiments. Founders list their free tools to get feedback, early users, and visibility. The site highlights trending vibes, a forum, blog, and a Hall of Fame for products that later monetize.
Early adopters, indie hackers, and builders looking for free tools and prototypes before they launch commercially.
It lists
- Pre-revenue products
- Prototypes
- Experiments
- Free tools
- Ideas not yet monetized
- Early-stage services with a working core flow
It doesn't take
- Paid products or subscriptions
- Ad-driven services
- Company or agency sites
- Free trials requiring a credit card
- Affiliate spam or SEO farms
- Duplicated ideas or copied content
- Separate listings for pages of the same site
- Illegal products or services
How to submit to LeanVibe, step by step
Sign up for a free account, then submit your vibe. Listing is 100% free with no backlink requirements.
Create an account
Sign up with email and password or Google. Email verification is required.
Go to Submit Vibe
Click 'Submit Vibe' in the navigation. You'll be redirected to sign in if not already logged in.
Fill in product details
Provide title, summary, description, app icon, and at least two screenshots. Choose categories and platform.
Submit for instant approval
Submit the form. Listings are approved instantly, no waitlist.
Get listed and engage
Your vibe appears in the directory. You can post updates, participate in the forum, and collect feedback.
What the LeanVibe form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Title | Clear and specific |
| Summary | One sentence |
| Description | Helpful context for reviewers |
| App icon (logo) | Required |
| Screenshots | At least 2 required |
| Categories | Select from predefined list |
| Platform | Web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Other |
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.
LeanVibe pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Listing | Free | Unlimited product submissions, instant approval, high DR dofollow backlinks, auto-translation in 15 languages, unlimited blog posting, dedicated forum per product |
Why LeanVibe submissions get rejected or stall
- Product is not pre-revenue or has paid features
- Listing is a company or agency site
- Free trial requires a credit card
- Duplicate listing for the same site
- Low-quality listing (missing screenshots, misleading text, non-working product)
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Make sure your product has a working core flow, not just a landing page.
- Include at least two real screenshots showing the actual product.
- Add a specific question for reviewers to encourage feedback.
- If your product is monetized, use the members-only coupon exception to qualify.
Our take on LeanVibe
LeanVibe is ideal for founders with free, pre-revenue tools who want early feedback and a dofollow backlink. Approval is instant and free, but the directory is strict about the pre-revenue rule. If your product is paid, you'll need to offer a members-only coupon.
LeanVibe FAQ
Is LeanVibe free?
Yes, listing is 100% free with no paid tier.
How long does approval take?
Approval is instant, no waitlist.
Does LeanVibe provide dofollow backlinks?
Yes, listings include high DR dofollow backlinks.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you must sign up with email or Google and verify your email.
What kind of products are accepted?
Only pre-revenue products, prototypes, and experiments. Paid products are not allowed unless you offer a members-only coupon.
Checked against LeanVibe's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: leanvibe.io, leanvibe.io/submit, leanvibe.io/pricing, leanvibe.io/guidelines. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
