OpenHunts at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPremium $9.90 per launch (skip queue, dofollow); Highlight from $20/week
- Domain rating
- DR 72
- 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
- Free launch queue is about 60 weeks; Premium launches go live next Monday; Highlight launches instantly.
- Submit at
- openhunts.com/projects/submit
What OpenHunts is and who it's for
OpenHunts is an open product launch platform built for indie makers and tiny startups. It lets you launch your tech product to gain instant visibility, real community feedback, and high-DR backlinks. The site features weekly launches every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC, with a limited number of projects each week to ensure quality visibility. It claims 94,940 visitors and 196,836 pageviews in the last 6 months, verified by PostHog.
Indie makers, founders, and early adopters looking for new tech products and tools.
It lists
- Tech products
- Startups
- SaaS tools
- AI tools
- Dev tools
- Indie maker projects
How to submit to OpenHunts, step by step
Free launch costs $0 per launch, with 20 slots weekly and a current queue time of about 60 weeks. You can skip the queue by adding the OpenHunts badge to your site.
Create an account
Sign up with Google or GitHub. Email signup requires an invitation code, which is not publicly available.
Choose a launch plan
Select Free, Premium ($9.90), or Highlight (from $20/week) on the pricing page.
Submit your project
Fill out the project submission form with details about your product.
Wait for launch
Free launches are queued (~60 weeks). Premium launches go live next Monday. Highlight launches instantly.
Get featured
Your project is featured on the homepage for 7 days. Top projects may get extra visibility.
OpenHunts pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Launch | Free | 20 slots weekly, current queue ~60 weeks, featured on homepage 7 days, AI/GEO-optimized detail page, dofollow backlink if top 3, Twitter/Newsletter shoutout if #1 |
| Premium Launch | $9.90 per launch | Skip the wait, launch next Monday, no badge required, choose your launch week, featured on homepage 7 days, AI/GEO-optimized detail page, guaranteed dofollow backlink, Twitter/Newsletter shoutout if top 3 |
| Highlight | From $20/week | Instant launch, no badge required, highlighted in feed, featured on homepage selected weeks, AI/GEO-optimized detail page, guaranteed dofollow backlink, Twitter/Newsletter shoutout |
| Sidebar Sponsor | $89/month (or $129/month monthly) | Sticky placement, site-wide display, analytics, newsletter top placement for 1 month, Twitter shoutout pinned for 1 month |
Why OpenHunts submissions get rejected or stall
- Email signup requires an invitation code, which is not publicly available; without Google/GitHub login, you cannot create an account.
- Free launch queue is about 60 weeks, so your submission may take over a year to go live unless you pay or add a badge.
- Only 20 free slots are available weekly, so free submissions may be limited.
- Projects must be tech products; non-tech products may not be accepted.
- Duplicate listings or previously launched products may be rejected.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use Google or GitHub to sign up, as email signup requires an invitation code.
- If you want a faster launch, consider the Premium plan at $9.90 to skip the queue.
- Adding the OpenHunts badge to your site can skip the free queue.
- Launch on Monday at 8:00 AM UTC for maximum visibility.
Our take on OpenHunts
OpenHunts is a good fit for indie makers and small startups looking for a Product Hunt alternative with a high domain rating and dofollow backlinks. The free queue is extremely long (~60 weeks), so paying for Premium or Highlight is the only practical way to get listed quickly. The signup process is invite-only for email, so you'll need Google or GitHub.
OpenHunts FAQ
How much does it cost to launch on OpenHunts?
Free launch costs $0, Premium launch costs $9.90 per launch, and Highlight starts at $20/week.
How long does it take to get listed?
Free launch queue is about 60 weeks. Premium launches go live next Monday. Highlight launches instantly.
Does OpenHunts provide dofollow backlinks?
Yes, Premium and Highlight plans guarantee a dofollow backlink. Free launches get a dofollow backlink if they finish in the top 3.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need to sign up. Email signup requires an invitation code, but you can sign up with Google or GitHub.
What are the requirements for a free launch?
Free launches are limited to 20 slots weekly. You can skip the queue by adding the OpenHunts badge to your site.
Checked against OpenHunts's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: openhunts.com, openhunts.com/sign-in, openhunts.com/pricing, openhunts.com/sponsors. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
