Tiny Startups at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesQueue skip about GBP 29-99 (conflicting on site); deals/tool listing GBP 69
- Domain rating
- DR 71
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Sign up with email or Google
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Submit at
- tinystartups.com/submit
What Tiny Startups is and who it's for
Tiny Startups is a curated startup launch platform and directory for indie makers and tiny startups. Every listing is hand-approved by a human. The site attracts 145,000 visitors, 14k+ visits/month, and has 25k+ newsletter subscribers. Popular startups get featured on the homepage and mentioned in the weekly newsletter.
Indie hackers, founders, and startup enthusiasts looking for new products and tools.
It lists
- Startups
- SaaS
- AI tools
- Indie maker projects
- Productized services
- Mac apps
- Web apps
How to submit to Tiny Startups, step by step
Submit your startup for free via the 5-step form. Free listings are hand-approved and may have a long queue.
Enter your startup's URL
Go to the submit page and enter your startup's URL. The site reads details from it automatically.
Review and edit your startup details
Check the information pulled from your URL and correct anything that's wrong.
Provide revenue information
Add revenue details, which can be self-reported or verified.
Tell about yourself
Fill in information about the founder or team.
Choose upgrades
Optionally select paid upgrades like queue skip or featured placement.
Submit for review
Your listing is hand-approved by a human before going live.
What the Tiny Startups form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Your startup's URL | — |
| Your startup | Auto-populated from URL, editable |
| Revenue | Self-reported or verified |
| About you | Founder information |
| Upgrades | Paid options |
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.
Tiny Startups pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Hand-approved listing, DR 71 do-follow backlink |
| Queue skip | £29–£99 | Skip the free queue |
| Sponsor board | £69 minimum, pay what you want | Instant listing, DR 71 do-follow backlink, rank based on amount paid |
| Submit a Deal | £69 | List a deal |
| List a Tool | £69 | List a tool |
Why Tiny Startups submissions get rejected or stall
- Not a startup or product (e.g., service, agency, blog)
- Duplicate listing
- Incomplete or inaccurate information
- Low-quality or spammy URL
- Violates terms of service
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Use the free listing to get a DR 71 do-follow backlink.
- If you want faster approval, consider the queue skip upgrade.
- Self-report revenue to appear on the revenue leaderboard.
- Popular startups may get featured on the homepage and newsletter.
Our take on Tiny Startups
Tiny Startups is a good fit for indie makers and early-stage startups looking for a do-follow backlink and exposure to a founder audience. The free listing is hand-approved and may take time, but paid options offer instant placement.
Tiny Startups FAQ
How much does it cost to list on Tiny Startups?
A basic listing is free. Paid options include queue skip (£29–£99) and sponsor board (£69 minimum).
How long does approval take?
Free listings are hand-approved and may have a long queue. Paid listings are instant.
Is the backlink do-follow?
Yes, Tiny Startups provides a DR 71 do-follow backlink.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need to sign up via email or Google.
What are the requirements for listing?
Your startup must be a real product or service. The site reads details from your URL and you can edit them.
Checked against Tiny Startups's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: tinystartups.com, tinystartups.com/submit, tinystartups.com/board, tinystartups.com/advertise. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
