Open Startup List at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Domain rating
- DR 30
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- openstartuplist.com
What Open Startup List is and who it's for
Open Startup List is a curated directory of startups that share their metrics publicly, such as revenue, traffic, and experiments. It focuses on companies that publish real numbers, offering transparency you can learn from. The site features open startups with public metrics and shares their stories.
Founders and operators who want to learn from transparent startups sharing real metrics.
It lists
- Startups sharing revenue publicly
- Startups sharing traffic publicly
- Startups sharing user metrics publicly
- Startups sharing marketing experiments publicly
- Startups with public metrics dashboards (e.g., Baremetrics,
It doesn't take
- Startups that do not share metrics publicly
- General startups without public metrics
How to submit to Open Startup List, step by step
Submit your startup and your public metrics URL via the contact form for a free Heroes listing.
Prepare your public metrics
Ensure your startup shares metrics publicly, such as revenue, traffic, or users, via a dashboard like Baremetrics, ChartMogul, or Simple Analytics.
Fill out the contact form
On the homepage, complete the form with your full name, email, public metrics URL, and a message.
Submit the form
Click 'Send Message' to submit your startup for consideration.
Wait for review
The team will review your submission and contact you if your startup is accepted.
What the Open Startup List form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Full Name | — |
| — | |
| Public metrics URL | Baremetrics, ChartMogul, Simple Analytics, open dashboard, etc. |
| Message | — |
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 Startup List pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Heroes listing | Free | Listing in the Heroes section for startups with public metrics. |
Why Open Startup List submissions get rejected or stall
- Startup does not share metrics publicly
- Public metrics URL is missing or invalid
- Startup is not relevant to the open startup community
- Submission is incomplete or spam
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Have a live public metrics dashboard before submitting.
- Use a clear, direct message explaining your transparency.
- If you don't have public metrics, consider paid placement.
Our take on Open Startup List
Open Startup List is ideal for startups that already share metrics publicly and want exposure among transparency-focused founders. Expect a manual review process with no guaranteed listing.
Open Startup List FAQ
What are the requirements to be listed?
You must operate in full transparency and share metrics including revenue, users, and traffic. You need a public metrics URL from services like Baremetrics, ChartMogul, or Simple Analytics.
How do I submit my startup?
Fill out the contact form on the homepage with your name, email, public metrics URL, and a message.
Checked against Open Startup List's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: openstartuplist.com. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
