Software on the Web at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPremium Launch $9.99 one-time, dofollow, no badge
- Link
- Dofollow
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Required for the free listing
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Scheduled launches publish at 04:00 UTC on the selected date. The team manually reviews every tool, including automatically approved submissions.
- Submit at
- softwareontheweb.com/add-product
What Software on the Web is and who it's for
Software on the Web is a curated platform for discovering digital products and software tools. The team handpicks innovative software through weekly curation, focusing on quality, utility, and design. It features over 1.5K products across 630 categories, with new tools added daily. The site also promotes visibility across LLMs, Google, and Bing.
Tech enthusiasts, early adopters, and professionals looking for quality software tools.
It lists
- SaaS tools
- AI and automation software
- Developer tools
- Marketing and sales software
- Productivity and HR tools
- Design and creative software
- Finance and legal tools
- Customer support software
How to submit to Software on the Web, step by step
Free Launch requires adding a badge and backlink to Software on the Web on a publicly accessible page of your website, then verifying that page in the form. The listing stays live as long as the badge remains.
Create an account
Sign in or create an account to submit and manage a product.
Fill in product details
Provide your company name, email address, product details, logo, and relevant categories.
Choose a launch option
Select Free Launch (requires badge and backlink) or Premium Launch ($9.99 one-time, no badge).
Verify badge (if Free Launch)
Place the badge on a publicly accessible page, then verify that page in the form.
Select a launch date
Pick an available date from the form. Scheduled launches publish at 04:00 UTC.
Await review and publication
The team manually reviews every tool. Verified badges and paid submissions allow automatic scheduling, but unsuitable products may be withheld.
What the Software on the Web form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Company | — |
| Email address | max 254 characters, required |
| Consent checkbox | required |
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.
Software on the Web pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Launch | Free | Listing with badge and backlink requirement; permanent while badge remains live |
| Premium Launch | $9.99 one-time | Permanent listing, dofollow link, no badge requirement |
Why Software on the Web submissions get rejected or stall
- Removing the required badge after Free Launch automatically removes the listing from public view.
- Failed badge verification blocks publication.
- Unsuitable products may be withheld or removed by the team.
- Inaccurate details, missing logo, or irrelevant categories can lead to rejection.
- Duplicate listings are not allowed.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Place the badge on your homepage for Free Launch; homepage placement is encouraged.
- Choose the closest category or suggest a new one in the form.
- Premium Launch gives a dofollow link without a badge, but payment does not guarantee ranking or traffic.
- Listings are permanent, so keep your details accurate and up to date.
Our take on Software on the Web
Submit here if you want a curated listing with potential visibility across LLMs and search engines. Free Launch is cost-effective but requires a permanent badge; Premium Launch is cheap and gives a dofollow link without a badge. Expect manual review and weekly scheduling.
Software on the Web FAQ
How much does it cost to list my product?
Free Launch costs $0 but requires a badge and backlink. Premium Launch is a one-time $9.99 fee with no badge requirement.
How long does it take to get approved?
Scheduled launches publish at 04:00 UTC on the selected date. The team manually reviews every tool, including automatically approved submissions.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you must sign in or create an account to submit and manage a product.
What are the requirements for Free Launch?
You must add a badge and link back to Software on the Web on a publicly accessible page, verify that page in the form, and keep the badge live after launch.
Checked against Software on the Web's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: softwareontheweb.com, softwareontheweb.com/add-product, softwareontheweb.com/faq, softwareontheweb.com/product/browsergamestop. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
