Startup Fame at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesHighlight $19/mo; Spotlight $149/mo (instant publish, no badge)
- Domain rating
- DR 84
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email, Google or X
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Required for the free listing
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Review can take several business days for the free Verified plan.
- Submit at
- startupfa.me/login
What Startup Fame is and who it's for
Startup Fame is a curated directory of startups and products, updated daily. It offers a high-authority do-follow backlink from a DR 80+ domain and gets your startup in front of founders. Listings are reviewed for quality, and the directory includes categories from AI to developer tools, marketing, productivity, and more.
Founders, makers, and startup enthusiasts looking to discover new products and tools.
It lists
- Modern companies
- Micro-startups
- Side projects
- AI tools
- Developer tools
- Marketing tools
- Productivity tools
- Launch platforms
How to submit to Startup Fame, step by step
Create a free account, add your startup, and choose the Verified plan. You must add a Startup Fame badge to your homepage, which a bot verifies. After review and approval, your startup is listed with a do-follow backlink.
Create an account
Sign up with email, Google, or X at startupfa.me/login.
Add your startup
Enter your website URL and the AI fills in the details for your startup profile.
Choose a plan
Select Verified (free with homepage badge), Highlight ($19/month), or Spotlight ($149/month).
Add badge (if Verified)
Place the Startup Fame badge on your homepage. The verification bot checks it automatically.
Wait for review
Verified listings go through quality checks and can take several business days. Paid plans publish instantly.
Get listed
Once approved, your startup appears in the directory with a do-follow backlink and a dedicated page.
What the Startup Fame form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Website URL | — |
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.
Startup Fame pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | Free | Featured badge, dedicated page, do-follow backlinks, unlimited startup edits, homepage badge required |
| Highlight | $19/month | Instant publish, no badge required, premium badge, recurring placement in Today's Highlights, do-follow backlink |
| Spotlight | $149/month | Instant publish, no badge required, permanent homepage priority, exclusive Spotlight badge, platform-wide visibility, do-follow backlink |
Why Startup Fame submissions get rejected or stall
- Startup does not pass quality checks
- Homepage badge missing or not verifiable for free Verified plan
- Duplicate listing already exists
- Startup category not accepted (only modern companies, micro-startups, and side projects)
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Add the Startup Fame badge to your homepage before submitting for the free Verified plan to avoid delays.
- Use a clear, descriptive tagline and visuals to increase traffic from the directory.
- If you need instant listing and no badge, choose Highlight or Spotlight.
- You can promote multiple startups from one account, but each requires its own plan.
Our take on Startup Fame
Startup Fame is worth submitting to if you want a do-follow backlink from a DR 80+ directory and are willing to add a badge for the free plan. Paid plans offer instant publishing and premium placement. Expect a review process of several business days for free listings.
Startup Fame FAQ
Is Startup Fame free?
Yes, the Verified plan is free when you add a Startup Fame badge to your homepage and pass review.
How long does it take to get listed?
Free Verified listings can take several business days for review. Paid plans publish instantly.
Does Startup Fame provide do-follow backlinks?
Yes, listing links are do-follow while your startup remains listed.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you must create a free account with email, Google, or X.
What are the paid plans?
Highlight is $19/month and Spotlight is $149/month. Both skip badge verification and publish instantly.
Checked against Startup Fame's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: startupfa.me, startupfa.me/login, startupfa.me/pricing, startupfa.me/startups/launch-platforms. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
