# Ftify vs Penguin Startup

> Ftify is the better fit for indie makers with a SaaS or mobile app who want votes, a permanent product page and the option to pay $5 for a faster listing. Penguin Startup suits founders who want a fully free listing with a hand review within about 2 business days, and readers who scan fresh launches by sector.

Ftify and Penguin Startup are both directories where new products get listed for free. They differ in what they cover and how ranking works.

Ftify lists indie SaaS products and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Votes decide the order. Free listings go live within 15 days and need the Ftify badge, while Fast-track costs $5 once for a 12 hour wait. Penguin Startup is a daily list of new startups, sorted into sectors such as AI/ML, DevTools and FinTech. It is free, with no paid placements stated, and ranks by weekly visitors.

## At a glance

| | Ftify | Penguin Startup |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Launch your SaaS or app free, ranked by votes not money | Daily directory of new startups, free for founders to list |
| Free plan | Yes, free plan | Yes, free |
| Pricing | 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. | Free. Listing is free and the site says there are no paid placements at the moment. No paid plans are described. |
| Also covers | saas directory, mobile app directory, dofollow link | product discovery, product launches |
| Page | https://another.directory/tools/ftify | https://another.directory/tools/penguin-startup |
| Website | https://ftify.com | https://penguinstartup.com |

Both do: startup directory, launch directory, free listing

## Who Ftify is for

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.

## Who Penguin Startup is for

Founders who want a free listing for a new product, and people who like scanning fresh launches in areas such as AI, SaaS and developer tools. The About page also names investors looking for deal flow outside their own networks. It is a discovery list, not a tool for deeper research on each company.

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From Another Directory (https://another.directory), a directory of new software tools. Compares what the two sites say; it is not a review.