MakeItLast at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFree nofollow, or free dofollow with badge; $9 once for dofollow without badge
- 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
- Immediate if review passes; review runs automatically when you save.
- Submit at
- makeitla.st/submit
What MakeItLast is and who it's for
MakeItLast is a catalog of software built to stick around, not a launch week that disappears. It lists tools across many categories, with 371 tools in the catalog. Each listing is a public page with structured data and a markdown twin, plus review, pricing, alternatives, and compare pages. The directory is auto-reviewed: paste a URL, AI drafts the card, and if it passes the automated check, the listing goes live immediately.
Founders, makers, and teams looking for software tools that are built to last, as well as those wanting to get their own tools discovered.
It lists
- Software products
- Web apps
- AI tools
- Developer tools
- SaaS
- Agencies and studios
It doesn't take
- Adult content
- Spam
- Anything fishy
How to submit to MakeItLast, step by step
Sign in with Google or a magic link, paste your URL, and the AI drafts the listing. If it passes the automated review, it goes live immediately with a nofollow link. To get a dofollow link for free, you must display the MakeItLast badge on your homepage.
Sign in
Go to /submit and sign in with Google or a magic link emailed to you. You need an account to submit.
Paste your URL
Enter your product's URL. The AI will draft the listing card automatically.
Edit the draft
Review and edit the AI-generated listing details as needed.
Save and pass review
Save the listing. The automated review runs immediately and blocks adult content, spam, and anything fishy. If it passes, your listing goes live instantly.
Choose your link type
By default, your listing has a nofollow link. To get a dofollow link, either display the MakeItLast badge on your homepage or pay $9 once for a permanent dofollow without a badge.
What the MakeItLast form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Required for magic link sign-in | |
| Product URL | Paste the URL of your tool; AI drafts the listing from it |
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.
MakeItLast pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing (nofollow) | Free | Listing goes live immediately if it passes automated review; nofollow link |
| Free listing (dofollow with badge) | Free | Dofollow link if you display the MakeItLast badge on your homepage; re-checked weekly |
| Paid dofollow (no badge) | $9 one-time | Permanent dofollow link without displaying the badge |
| Homepage ad | $49 for 30 days | Featured card on homepage in a two-wide row; sponsored rel link; one empty slot stays open |
Why MakeItLast submissions get rejected or stall
- Adult content, spam, or anything fishy is blocked by automated review.
- If you claim a listing, you must prove you control the website.
- For a free dofollow link, the badge must be on the listed URL or that exact host's front page, not a sibling subdomain.
- The badge link must point to https://www.makeitla.st/ and have no rel="nofollow", "sponsored", or "ugc".
- If the badge disappears, the outbound link drops to nofollow until you re-verify.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the badge to get a free dofollow link; it's re-checked weekly, so keep it on your homepage.
- If you don't want the badge, the $9 one-time payment is a cheap way to get a permanent dofollow link.
- Consider the $49 homepage ad for extra visibility; it goes live as soon as payment is confirmed.
- Each listing gets structured data and a markdown twin, which helps Google and AI answers index it.
Our take on MakeItLast
MakeItLast is a good fit for any software product, especially those wanting quick listing with minimal effort. The automated review means you can be live in minutes, and the dofollow options are flexible. Expect a straightforward process with no waitlist.
MakeItLast FAQ
How much does it cost to list on MakeItLast?
A basic listing is free and goes live immediately if it passes review. The link is nofollow by default. To get a dofollow link, you can either display the MakeItLast badge on your homepage for free, or pay $9 once for a permanent dofollow without a badge. There is also a homepage ad option for $49 for 30 days.
How fast does a listing go live?
If the automated review passes, the listing is live immediately. The review runs when you save and blocks adult content, spam, and anything fishy.
How do I get a dofollow link?
Show the MakeItLast badge on your homepage, or pay $9 once for a permanent dofollow with no badge. The badge is re-checked weekly and must be on the listed URL or that exact host's front page.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need to sign in with Google or a magic link emailed to you. Browsing the catalog is public, but submitting requires an account.
What are the requirements for the badge?
The badge link must point to https://www.makeitla.st/ with no rel="nofollow", "sponsored", or "ugc". The image must be the Featured on MakeItLast badge. If the badge disappears, the link drops to nofollow until you re-verify.
Checked against MakeItLast's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: makeitla.st, makeitla.st/login, makeitla.st/advertise, makeitla.st/badge. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
