StartupBase at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPremium from $39 one-time (pick date, homepage, dofollow, no badge); free waits ~4-5 weeks
- Domain rating
- DR 52
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email or Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Required for the free listing
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Free launches publish in queue order, ~4–5 weeks. Premium launches can go live as early as tomorrow.
- Submit at
- startupbase.io/launch
What StartupBase is and who it's for
StartupBase is a launch and discovery platform where founders, makers, and early adopters find new products every day. It features daily launches at 12:00 AM PDT, with upvotes, reviews, and a permanent listing. The site claims 60K+ monthly visitors, 4.6K+ products launched, and 17.8K+ newsletter subscribers. It offers a DR 75+ dofollow backlink for paid launches.
Founders, makers, and early adopters actively hunting for their next tool.
It lists
- SaaS products
- AI tools
- Startups
- Developer tools
- Founder tools
- B2B products
How to submit to StartupBase, step by step
Free listing requires adding a StartupBase badge to your site and waiting in the queue (~4–5 weeks).
Sign in
Sign in with Google, LinkedIn, or X to create an account automatically. Email sign-in is only for existing accounts.
Add your product
Fill in your product details, logo, and pitch in about ten minutes.
Choose free or Premium
Free requires a StartupBase badge on your site and waits in queue. Premium starts at $39 one-time, lets you pick a launch date within 30 days, and skips the badge.
Launch
Your product goes live on the homepage on your chosen date (Premium) or assigned queue date (free).
Get listed permanently
Your listing stays on StartupBase, with a dofollow backlink for paid launches.
What the StartupBase form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Email address | Only for existing accounts; new users must sign in with Google, LinkedIn, or X |
| Verification code | max 6 characters, sent to email |
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.
StartupBase pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Public product listing, StartupBase badge required, launch date assigned from queue (~4–5 weeks) |
| Premium | $39 one-time | Skip queue, pick launch date within 30 days, guaranteed homepage feature, permanent DR 75+ dofollow backlink, no badge required, listing never expires |
| Outrank | from $15 one-time | Pay what you want, go straight onto homepage, no product page or review, permanent dofollow link, top 3 run sitewide and in newsletter |
Why StartupBase submissions get rejected or stall
- Free tier requires StartupBase badge on your site; missing badge may delay or reject
- Premium skips queue but free launches wait ~4–5 weeks
- Email sign-in is only for existing accounts; new users must use Google, LinkedIn, or X
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- If you want a guaranteed launch date and dofollow backlink, choose Premium.
- Free tier requires adding the StartupBase badge to your site—make sure it's visible.
- Outrank is a quick way to get on the homepage without a full product listing, starting at $15.
- Consider add-ons like newsletter sponsorship or extended homepage feature for more exposure.
Our take on StartupBase
StartupBase is a good fit for founders who want a permanent listing and a dofollow backlink from a DR 75+ domain. Premium is affordable at $39 one-time and gives you control over launch date. Free tier is viable if you can wait and don't mind the badge.
StartupBase FAQ
How much does it cost to launch on StartupBase?
Free tier is $0 but requires a badge and ~4–5 week wait. Premium starts at $39 one-time for a guaranteed date and dofollow backlink.
How long does it take to get approved?
Free launches publish in queue order, ~4–5 weeks. Premium launches can go live as early as tomorrow.
Does StartupBase provide dofollow backlinks?
Yes, paid launches include a permanent dofollow backlink from a DR 75+ domain.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need an account. New users sign in with Google, LinkedIn, or X; email sign-in is only for existing accounts.
What are the requirements for a free listing?
You must add a StartupBase badge to your site and wait in the queue.
Checked against StartupBase's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: startupbase.io, startupbase.io/launch, startupbase.io/advertise, startupbase.io/products/alooui-esim. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
