Open Launch at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyPremium launch $12; SEO Growth Package $59
- Domain rating
- DR 71
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email, Google or GitHub
- Captcha
- Cloudflare Turnstile
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Premium launches go live the next day at 8:00 AM UTC.
- Submit at
- open-launch.com/projects/submit
What Open Launch is and who it's for
Open Launch is a launch platform where tech products are submitted daily and featured on the homepage. Launches happen at 8:00 AM UTC with a limited number of projects each day. The site is an open source project by Simon and offers both free and paid launch options, plus sponsorship placements.
Entrepreneurs building tech products, startup founders seeking tools, developers exploring new solutions, and tech enthusiasts discovering innovation.
It lists
- Startups
- SaaS
- AI tools
- Developer tools
- Productivity apps
- Web apps
- E-commerce tools
- Design tools
How to submit to Open Launch, step by step
Free launches are fully booked into 2027, so no free listing is currently available. You can start a launch and they will email you when free slots reopen.
Sign in or create an account
Use email, Google, or GitHub to sign in. Email sign-up requires email verification.
Choose a launch plan
Free is fully booked into 2027. Premium costs $12 per launch and guarantees next-day placement.
Submit your project
Fill in your project details on the submit form after signing in.
Complete payment for Premium
Pay $12 to secure one of the 10 daily premium slots.
Get featured on homepage
Your project launches at 8:00 AM UTC the next day and appears on the homepage.
What the Open Launch form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| — | |
| Password | — |
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.
Open Launch pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Launch | $0 /launch | Featured on homepage; dofollow backlink only if top 3 daily ranking and badge displayed on your site. Fully booked into 2027. |
| Premium Launch | $12 /launch | Launch tomorrow, guaranteed dofollow backlink from DR 71 domain, only 10 premium slots daily, featured on homepage. |
| SEO Growth Package | $59 (was $199) | Dedicated SEO article targeting '[Your Product] review' keywords, premium launch spot, high authority dofollow backlink, Google ranking strategy. |
| Sponsorship - 1 Month | $29 /month | Homepage sidebar placement, visible on every project page, GitHub dofollow link (DR 96), direct traffic. |
| Sponsorship - 3 Months | $59 /3 months | Same as 1 Month, save 32%. |
| Sponsorship - 12 Months | $199 /year | Same as 1 Month, save 43%. |
Why Open Launch submissions get rejected or stall
- Free launch slots are fully booked into 2027, so free submissions cannot go live now.
- Only 10 premium slots are available daily; if all are taken, you must wait for another day.
- To get a dofollow backlink on a free launch, you must rank in the top 3 daily and display the Open Launch badge on your site.
- Projects must be relevant to tech products; the directory focuses on startups, SaaS, AI, and dev tools.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- If you want a guaranteed dofollow backlink quickly, choose Premium Launch for $12.
- Display the Open Launch badge on your site to qualify for a dofollow backlink on free launches.
- Consider the SEO Growth Package if you want a dedicated review article to rank for '[Your Product] review' keywords.
- Sponsorship gives you a GitHub dofollow link from DR 96, which is stronger than the launch backlink.
Our take on Open Launch
Open Launch is best for tech startups and SaaS tools that want fast visibility and a dofollow backlink from a DR 71 domain. The free path is unavailable until 2027, so the $12 Premium Launch is the practical option. Expect next-day placement with a guaranteed dofollow link.
Open Launch FAQ
How much does it cost to launch on Open Launch?
Free launches are $0 but fully booked into 2027. Premium Launch costs $12 per launch and guarantees next-day placement.
How long does it take to get approved?
Premium launches go live the next day at 8:00 AM UTC. Free launches are not currently available.
Does Open Launch provide dofollow backlinks?
Yes, Premium Launch includes a guaranteed dofollow backlink from a DR 71 domain. Free launches only get a dofollow backlink if you rank in the top 3 daily and display their badge.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you must sign in with email, Google, or GitHub. Email sign-up requires verification.
What are the requirements for a free launch?
Free launches are fully booked into 2027. When available, you must be featured on the homepage and to get a dofollow backlink you need to rank top 3 daily and display the Open Launch badge.
Checked against Open Launch's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: open-launch.com, open-launch.com/sign-in, open-launch.com/pricing, open-launch.com/sponsors. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
