MarketingDB at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPremium $19, Premium+ $39
- Domain rating
- DR 60
- 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
- Most listings are decided within 24 hours, but free submissions are reviewed in order at a rate of 7 per day.
- Submit at
- marketingdb.live/submit
What MarketingDB is and who it's for
MarketingDB is a curated directory for new SaaS and startup tools from indie makers. It features a weekly launch board where products compete for votes, with the top three winning a badge and an email. Every listing gets a plain-markdown twin and structured data so AI search can cite it. The site also publishes hands-on product reviews and offers done-for-you directory submission services.
Founders, indie makers, and early adopters looking for new SaaS and AI tools.
It lists
- SaaS tools
- AI & ML products
- Developer tools
- Design tools
- Marketing tools
- Productivity apps
- Mobile apps
- Chrome extensions
It doesn't take
- Sites that primarily host outbound links or affiliate redirects
- Adult, gambling, deceptive medical, or unlicensed financial content
- Misleading claims, fake testimonials, or undisclosed AI-generated content
- Domains hosting malware, phishing pages, or active SEO spam
- Duplicate submissions or low-effort clones of existing tools
How to submit to MarketingDB, step by step
Submit your product for free. It goes into a review queue of 7 per day, and you get a dofollow backlink only while the MarketingDB badge stays on your site. The badge is re-checked every two weeks.
Create an account
Sign in with email (magic link) or Google. Email verification is required.
Start a submission
Go to /submit and enter your website URL. Use Auto-fill to draft name, tagline, description, and images.
Fill in product details
Provide name (max 40 chars), tagline (max 80 chars), category, pricing, starting price, description, tags, built-with, logo, screenshots (1-4), and optional YouTube and social links.
Choose a plan
Select Free, Premium ($19 one-time), or Premium+ ($39 one-time). Free requires adding a badge to your site; Premium and Premium+ skip the queue and go live the same day.
Submit for review
A human editor reviews every submission. Free listings are reviewed in order, 7 per day. Premium and Premium+ are approved instantly.
Go live and maintain
Once approved, your listing appears on the site. Free listings must keep the badge on their site to keep the dofollow backlink; it is re-checked every two weeks.
What the MarketingDB form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Website | Required. Paste URL and press Auto-fill to draft other fields. |
| Name | Required. Max 40 characters. Used as title on the hunt row. |
| Tagline | Required. Max 80 characters. One sentence used on product card. |
| Category | Required. Choose from predefined categories. |
| Pricing | How people pay (e.g., Free, Freemium, Paid). |
| Starting price | Optional. e.g., $9/month. |
| Description | Required. What it does, who it's for, why different. Character counter shown. |
| Tags | Optional. Up to 8. Press Enter or comma. |
| Built with | Optional. Up to 8 tools, frameworks, or services. |
| Logo | Required. Square thumbnail on hunt row. |
| Screenshots | Required. At least one, up to 4. |
| YouTube | Optional demo video. |
| X account | Optional. They tag you when sharing. |
| GitHub or GitLab | Optional repo or org URL. |
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.
MarketingDB pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Reviewed in order (7/day), dofollow backlink while badge stays on site, badge re-checked every two weeks. |
| Premium | $19 one-time | Live today, no review wait, no badge needed, dofollow backlink, featured placement, newsletter feature (3,000+ founders), shared on X/Twitter, Schema.org data and AI-readable .md page. |
| Premium+ | $39 one-time | Everything in Premium, plus 3 dofollow backlinks (marketingdb.live, listyouridea.com, alternative.to), and a dedicated review article on /blog. |
| Founder plan | $99 one-time · 12 months | 2 Premium+ launches, 3 featured Premium launches, founder story, post in founder feed (up to 5/day), founder badge. Limited to first 50 founders. |
| Product & SEO Review add-on | $99 one-time (discounted from $129) | Dedicated SEO-optimized review post on MarketingDB blog, 2 human reviews + hero rewrite, Figma audit + SEO check, review on MarketingDB, shared on X. |
| Sidebar sponsor slot | $69 one-time · 1 month | Sitewide sidebar placement for 1 month, only 4 slots, live immediately after payment. |
Why MarketingDB submissions get rejected or stall
- Product does not have a live, reachable URL.
- Tagline or description does not clearly explain value proposition.
- Uses placeholder art instead of real screenshots or logo.
- Incorrect category or inaccurate tags.
- Site primarily hosts outbound links or affiliate redirects.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the Auto-fill feature on the submit page to draft your listing from your website URL, then refine the details.
- For free listings, add the MarketingDB badge to your site before submitting to ensure the dofollow backlink remains active.
- If you want same-day live and no badge requirement, choose Premium ($19) or Premium+ ($39).
- Premium+ includes three dofollow backlinks and a review article, which can boost SEO.
Our take on MarketingDB
MarketingDB is a good fit for indie makers and SaaS founders who want a dofollow backlink and exposure to a founder audience. Free listings are possible but require a badge and wait in a queue; paid tiers offer instant approval and extra benefits. The directory is curated, so ensure your product meets the editorial guidelines.
MarketingDB FAQ
How much does it cost to list on MarketingDB?
Free listing is $0, Premium is $19 one-time, Premium+ is $39 one-time. There is also a Founder plan at $99 one-time for 12 months.
How long does it take to get approved?
Most listings are decided within 24 hours. Free submissions are reviewed in order at 7 per day; Premium and Premium+ go live the same day.
Is the backlink dofollow or nofollow?
Dofollow for paid/featured listings and for free listings while the MarketingDB badge remains on your site. If the badge is removed, the link becomes nofollow.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need to sign in with email (magic link) or Google, and email verification is required.
What are the requirements for a free listing?
You must add the MarketingDB badge to your site. The badge is re-checked every two weeks; if removed, the dofollow backlink becomes nofollow.
Checked against MarketingDB's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: marketingdb.live, marketingdb.live/submit, marketingdb.live/pricing, marketingdb.live/editorial-guidelines. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
