Shipycorn at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPaid tier exists on /pricing (amount not checked)
- Domain rating
- DR 27
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email or Google
- Captcha
- None
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Submit at
- shipycorn.com/projects/submit
What Shipycorn is and who it's for
Shipycorn is a launchpad for indie hackers and founders to post their projects and get upvotes from the community. It positions itself as a more casual alternative to Product Hunt, with no VCs or growth hacking gurus. Launches happen weekly, with a curated batch of new products featured every Monday. The site has a domain rating of 27 and has seen 408+ founders and 183+ startups launched.
Indie hackers, founders, and early adopters looking to discover new projects.
It lists
- Startups
- SaaS products
- AI tools
- Mobile apps
- No-code projects
- Indie hacker projects
How to submit to Shipycorn, step by step
Submit for free to be listed on launch day. Free listings get 10 slots per week, can schedule up to 28 days ahead, and earn a dofollow backlink only if they finish in the top 3 of weekly voting.
Sign in
Sign in with Google or email magic link. Email verification is required.
Submit your project
Fill out the submission form with your project details. The form is not publicly documented, but you'll need to provide your project name, URL, description, and category.
Choose free or premium
Select the free tier or pay $9 one-time for premium, which guarantees a dofollow backlink, featured banner, and startup spotlight.
Schedule your launch
Pick a launch date. Free listings can schedule up to 28 days ahead; premium up to 30 days. Launches happen on Mondays.
Get listed and upvoted
Your project appears on launch day. If free, it competes for upvotes; top 3 finishers earn a dofollow backlink. Premium listings get a guaranteed backlink and homepage feature.
What the Shipycorn form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Required for sign-in | |
| Project name | — |
| Project URL | — |
| Description | — |
| Category | — |
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.
Shipycorn pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Listed on launch day, 10 slots per week, schedule up to 28 days ahead, dofollow backlink only if top 3 in weekly voting, no guaranteed backlink, no homepage feature |
| Premium | $9 one-time | Guaranteed dofollow backlink, featured banner on homepage, startup spotlight placement, skip the free queue, 10 premium slots per week, priority scheduling, all future premium perks |
| Featured Launch + 30 Directories | $89 one-time | Activates premium launch right away, submits project to 30 other launch directories, delivery report with screenshots within 5 days |
Why Shipycorn submissions get rejected or stall
- Free listings only get a dofollow backlink if they finish in the top 3 of weekly voting; otherwise no backlink.
- Only 20 projects are accepted per week (10 free + 10 premium), so free submissions may be waitlisted or rejected if slots are full.
- Premium listings skip the free queue, so free submissions may face delays.
- The site caps launches to avoid burying projects, so not all submissions may be accepted.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- If you want a guaranteed dofollow backlink and homepage feature, pay the $9 premium—it's a one-time fee and includes future perks.
- Schedule your launch early; free slots are limited to 10 per week and can be booked up to 28 days ahead.
- To earn a free dofollow backlink, aim for top 3 in weekly voting—encourage your audience to upvote.
- Consider the $89 add-on if you want distribution to 30 other directories along with your Shipycorn launch.
Our take on Shipycorn
Shipycorn is a good fit for indie hackers and SaaS founders who want a low-cost launch with potential SEO benefit. The free tier is worth trying, but the $9 premium is a cheap way to guarantee a dofollow backlink and homepage visibility. Expect a casual community and weekly launch cycle.
Shipycorn FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to Shipycorn?
Free submission is available, but a premium listing costs $9 one-time and guarantees a dofollow backlink and homepage feature. There's also an $89 add-on for submission to 30 other directories.
Does Shipycorn provide dofollow backlinks?
Premium listings get a guaranteed dofollow backlink. Free listings only get a dofollow backlink if they finish in the top 3 of weekly voting.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you must sign in with Google or email magic link. Email verification is required.
What are the requirements for submission?
You need a project name, URL, description, and category. The site accepts startups, SaaS, AI tools, and other indie projects. There are no stated exclusions.
Checked against Shipycorn's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: shipycorn.com, shipycorn.com/sign-in, shipycorn.com/pricing, shipycorn.com/projects/kinetic-pricing. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
