Comparison
Ftify vs LaunchKoala
Which one fits
Ftify is the better fit for makers who want a quick paid option at $5 with a live date within 12 hours, or who want a dofollow link and a ranking driven only by votes. LaunchKoala suits makers who like a weekly launch event, a leaderboard, and a $9 option to pick the launch week and be featured for 7 days.
- Free plan
- Ftify Yes, free plan
- LaunchKoala Yes, free plan
- Pricing
- Ftify Freemium
- LaunchKoala Freemium
- Both do
- startup directory
Ftify and LaunchKoala are both launch directories for indie products, and both offer a free listing in exchange for a badge on the maker's site. They differ in how products reach the public.
Ftify lists web products and iOS and Android apps with a permanent page, and votes decide the organic ranking. LaunchKoala runs a weekly Monday batch with a Top of the Tree leaderboard and a human review before launch.
What it is
Ftify
Launch your SaaS or app free, ranked by votes not money
LaunchKoala
Weekly product launch platform for startups and side projects
Free plan
Ftify
Yes, free plan
LaunchKoala
Yes, free plan
Pricing
Ftify
Freemium. Free listing with the Ftify badge, live within 15 days. Fast-track $5 one-time, live within 12 hours. Featured $24.99 for 1 month.
LaunchKoala
Freemium. Launching is free through the normal queue, which requires a LaunchKoala badge. The Launch sooner option costs $9 and lets the maker pick the launch week, skip review and be featured for 7 days.
Who it is for
Ftify
Indie makers and small teams launching a SaaS product or a mobile app. Also useful for people looking for new independent apps and tools to try. Not for anyone who wants to buy a higher organic rank or upvotes.
LaunchKoala
Founders, indie developers and small teams who want a place to announce a new product and reach early adopters and other makers. It also suits people who like browsing new tools by category. Makers who need a fixed launch date can pay for it, while those who can wait can use the free queue.
Highlights
Ftify
Paste a link and Ftify fills in the name, tagline, description, logo and share image. Free listing with a permanent product page in Newly listed, categories and search. Dofollow link while the Ftify badge is on your site. Votes decide the ranking; organic order is never for sale. Featured products sit in their own labeled band, capped at 3 spots. Web products and iOS/Android apps in one place.
LaunchKoala
Free launch queue with human review before going live. New launches go live every Monday. Weekly leaderboard called Top of the Tree. $9 option to pick a launch week and skip review. Paid launches are featured for 7 days. Browsable categories such as Developer Tools, Productivity and SaaS.
Listed
Ftify
3 Nov 2026
LaunchKoala
20 Oct 2026
