ProofStories at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPro $5/mo; paid launch options
- Domain rating
- DR 49
- Account
- Sign up with Google
- Captcha
- None
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- proofstories.io/submit/
What ProofStories is and who it's for
ProofStories is a directory of 837 indie startups with $9.2M verified MRR. It features an editorial team that tells visitors which startups are worth their attention. The site includes a directory, founder stories, and playbooks. It runs weekly launch waves every Wednesday.
Founders, early adopters, investors, and press looking for new indie startups.
It lists
- indie startups
- SaaS
- AI tools
- developer tools
- marketing tools
- productivity tools
- education products
- physical goods
How to submit to ProofStories, step by step
Submit via the Standard Launch plan, which is free and puts your product live on the homepage for multiple days in the standard queue.
Sign in with Google
Click 'Login with Google' to create an account using your Google credentials.
Go to the submit page
Navigate to https://proofstories.io/submit/ to start your submission.
Fill out the submission form
Provide your product details, including name, description, category, and MRR.
Choose a launch plan
Select Standard (free), Sponsored ($9.99), or Premium ($39.99).
Submit and wait for the next launch wave
Your product will be included in the next weekly launch wave on Wednesday.
ProofStories pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Launch | Free | Live on homepage for multiple days, badge for top 3 ranking products, standard launch queue |
| Sponsored Launch | $9.99 /launch | Skip the queue, top of directory + homepage placement |
| Premium Launch | $39.99 /launch | Everything in Sponsored, promoted product mention in newsletter, social promotion |
| Pro membership | $5 /mo | Access to playbooks, new every Tuesday |
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Submit before the weekly Wednesday launch wave to get included in the next batch.
- Consider the Sponsored or Premium launch if you want to skip the queue and get more visibility.
- Your MRR is displayed on your listing, so be ready to verify it.
- Use the free Standard launch to test the directory before paying for promotion.
Our take on ProofStories
ProofStories is a good fit for indie founders with a working product and some MRR who want editorial coverage and exposure to an audience of early adopters and investors. The free launch is a low-risk way to get listed, and paid options can boost visibility.
ProofStories FAQ
How much does it cost to list my startup on ProofStories?
The Standard Launch is free. Sponsored Launch costs $9.99 per launch, and Premium Launch costs $39.99 per launch.
How do I submit my startup to ProofStories?
You need to log in with Google, then go to the submit page and fill out the form. Choose a launch plan and submit.
When will my startup appear on ProofStories?
Startups are launched in weekly waves every Wednesday. The next launch date is shown on the site.
Does ProofStories require a backlink from my site?
No backlink is required.
What is the Pro membership on ProofStories?
Pro membership costs $5 per month and gives access to playbooks, with new playbooks every Tuesday.
Checked against ProofStories's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: proofstories.io, proofstories.io/submit/, proofstories.io/plans/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
