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Submit your tool to Indie.Deals

Indie.Deals is a curated directory of indie products and deals, with categories such as AI, Mac and iOS apps and launch platforms. Standard costs $19, paid only after a manual review, and needs an Indie.Deals backlink on your site.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link $19 after approval, or $49 Pro

Is Indie.Deals worth it?

Worth it if you sell an indie app or SaaS and can offer a deal, since the site is built around offers and seasonal events like Black Friday. The product link was dofollow on every page checked. Standard at $19 is fair because you pay only after approval, but approval is not guaranteed. Pro at $49 skips the queue and adds 15 days of featured placement.

Who should submit to Indie.Deals?

Suits indie makers with Mac, iOS, SaaS or developer products, especially those who can offer a discount to readers. Less useful for enterprise software or products with no consumer angle. Not free, so makers looking only for free backlinks should go elsewhere.

What you need before you submit

  • An account (Google, GitHub or email)
  • An Indie.Deals backlink on your site for Standard
  • A square icon and a 16:9 image
  • A working product the reviewer can open

How to submit to Indie.Deals

  1. Sign in and open Submit
  2. Fill in link, name, categories, a short description and reasons to buy
  3. Upload the icon and image
  4. Add and validate the backlink, then submit for review
  5. Pay $19 after approval to publish, or pay $49 for Pro to publish at once

Indie.Deals: pros and cons

Pros

  • Main product link had no rel attribute in the check, so it is dofollow
  • Standard is paid only after approval
  • Curated, so listings look cared for
  • Deal and Black Friday features fit indie apps

Cons

  • No free plan
  • Standard needs a backlink and approval is not guaranteed
  • Review can take up to 96 hours
  • Smaller directory with about 160 listings

Tips for Indie.Deals

  • Add a real discount to stand out
  • Time your listing before Black Friday for the showcase
  • Make sure the product works for the reviewer
  • Use Pro if you need it live now

Questions about Indie.Deals

How much does it cost to list a tool on Indie.Deals?
Listing a tool on Indie.Deals costs $19 after approval, or $49 Pro.
Does Indie.Deals give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Indie.Deals links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Indie.Deals ask for a backlink or a badge?
Yes. It asks for its badge or a link back on your site before it lists a tool. Check whether it has to be on the homepage or can go on any page.
How long does Indie.Deals take to list a tool?
Manual review within 96 hours on Standard.
Is the Indie.Deals link dofollow?
Yes. In November 2026 the main website link on 15 sampled listings had no rel attribute, so it is dofollow.
How much does Indie.Deals cost?
Standard is $19, paid only after approval. Pro is $49 and publishes immediately with 15 days of featured placement. Sponsor is $99.
How long does review take?
The site says Standard submissions get a manual review within 96 hours. Pro has no review queue.
Is there a free option?
No. The lowest plan is $19 and also requires an Indie.Deals backlink.

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