Product Hot at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPro $9.9 skips backlink requirement, instant listing; Sponsor $19.9/wk
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email, Google or GitHub
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Required for the free listing
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Reviewed only 5 listed every day
- Submit at
- producthot.com/submit
What Product Hot is and who it's for
Product Hot is a directory for discovering and upvoting new products, including mobile apps, websites, and tech innovations. It positions itself as the best alternative to Product Hunt. The site features daily listings across categories like AI, startups, and productivity, with sections for featured, latest, monthly top, and yearly top products.
Founders, makers, and tech enthusiasts looking to discover and promote new products.
It lists
- Mobile apps
- Websites
- Tech products
- AI tools
- Startups
- SaaS products
How to submit to Product Hot, step by step
Create an account and submit your product. Free listings require a backlink to Product Hot and are reviewed, with only 5 listed per day.
Create an account
Sign up with email, Google, or GitHub. Email verification is required.
Go to Submit
Click 'Submit' in the navigation to access the submission form.
Fill in product details
Provide your product name, description, category, tags, and website URL.
Add backlink or upgrade
For free listing, add a backlink to Product Hot on your site. Or pay for Pro to skip the backlink.
Wait for review
Free submissions are reviewed, with only 5 listed per day. Pro listings are instant.
What the Product Hot 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.
Product Hot pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 dofollow links, permanent link with backlink maintenance, reviewed (5 listed per day), backlink required, no customer support |
| Pro | $9.9 one-time | >=3 dofollow links, instant listing, permanent link no backlink required, featured placement, social media and newsletter sharing, premium support |
| Sponsor | $19.9/week | Everything in Pro, promotion on almost every page, one advertisement per period, schedule advertising period, premium support |
Why Product Hot submissions get rejected or stall
- Missing backlink on free plan
- Product not in an accepted category
- Duplicate listing
- Incomplete or low-quality submission
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the Pro plan if you need instant listing and don't want to add a backlink.
- Free listings are capped at 5 per day, so submit early.
- Choose relevant categories and tags to improve visibility.
- Sponsor plan gets your product promoted on almost every page.
Our take on Product Hot
Product Hot is a good fit for founders who want a Product Hunt alternative with dofollow backlinks. The free plan is viable but slow due to the 5-per-day review cap and backlink requirement. Paying $9.9 for Pro gets instant listing and no backlink, which can be worth it for a launch.
Product Hot FAQ
Is it free to submit my product?
Yes, a free plan is available, but it requires a backlink to Product Hot and is reviewed with only 5 listings per day.
What are the benefits of the Pro plan?
Pro costs $9.9 one-time and includes instant listing, no backlink required, featured placement, social sharing, and premium support.
Do I need to provide a backlink for my listing?
Only for the free plan. Pro and Sponsor plans do not require a backlink.
How long does it take to get listed?
Free listings are reviewed and only 5 are listed per day, so wait times vary. Pro listings are instant.
What kind of links do I get?
The pricing page states you get dofollow links.
Checked against Product Hot's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: producthot.com, producthot.com/pricing, producthot.com/explore. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
