Startups.fyi at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyFeatured Listing from $29; unpaid submissions are not published
- Domain rating
- DR 31
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- tally.so/r/3lOGLk
What Startups.fyi is and who it's for
Startups.fyi is a directory and newsletter featuring startups, SaaS products, AI tools, apps, and innovative businesses. It showcases projects with details like revenue, funding, and founder info, and offers a searchable directory. The site also publishes a weekly newsletter with 15,592 subscribers and provides growth resources.
Startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, indie makers, and early adopters looking for new products and businesses.
It lists
- Startups
- SaaS products
- AI tools
- Apps
- Innovative businesses
- Side projects
How to submit to Startups.fyi, step by step
Open the submission form
Go to the Tally form at tally.so/r/3lOGLk. No account or login is required.
Enter your contact details
Fill in your first name, last name, and email address on the first page.
Provide project information
Complete the remaining pages of the form with details about your startup, including name, description, website, and other requested information.
Pay the featured listing fee
Featured listings start at $29. Payment is required to enter the publication queue; unpaid submissions are not published.
Wait for review
A real person reviews every project against basic content and quality guidelines. If more information is needed, they contact you via email.
Get published
Once approved and payment is confirmed, your listing goes live in the searchable directory and is included in the newsletter.
What the Startups.fyi form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| First Name | required |
| Last Name | required |
| Your best email if we have questions | 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.
Startups.fyi pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Listing | $29 one-time | Permanent listing in searchable directory, backlink to website, inclusion in newsletter, guaranteed publication if guidelines met |
| Newsletter Classified Ad | $169 per issue (discounted from $300) | Text-only ad at bottom of newsletter, one link, 220-250 characters, max 3 ads per issue |
| Premium Sponsorship | $299 per issue (discounted from $500) | Top of newsletter, full-width image banner, 500-700 characters, CTA button, featured on website homepage, max one sponsor per issue |
Why Startups.fyi submissions get rejected or stall
- Project does not meet basic content and quality guidelines
- Payment not completed (unpaid submissions are not published)
- Re-submitting the form or bypassing payment step
- Incomplete or inaccurate project information
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Complete payment immediately after submitting the form; only paid listings enter the publication queue.
- Ensure your project description is clear and meets quality guidelines to avoid rejection.
- Consider the Premium Sponsorship if you want top placement in the newsletter and homepage feature.
- Use the classified ad option for a cheaper newsletter mention if you don't need a directory listing.
Our take on Startups.fyi
Startups.fyi is best for founders who want a quick, paid listing in a startup directory and newsletter. For $29 you get a permanent listing and backlink, but there is no free path. Expect a manual review and publication only after payment.
Startups.fyi FAQ
How much does it cost to get listed on Startups.fyi?
A featured listing starts at $29 one-time. Newsletter advertising costs $169 per issue for a classified ad or $299 for premium sponsorship.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you submit via a Tally form without creating an account.
What are the requirements to get listed?
Your project must meet basic content and quality guidelines, and you must pay the featured listing fee. Unpaid submissions are not published.
Checked against Startups.fyi's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: startups.fyi, tally.so/r/3lOGLk, startups.fyi/sponsor, startups.fyi/product/chatbit. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
