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Submit your tool to JunkStartups

A free startup directory and launch board for indie makers, with upvotes, comments, categories and a leaderboard. Submission is a three step form: the essentials, optional details, then an account.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free

Is JunkStartups worth it?

Worth the few minutes. Listing is free, no badge is asked for, and the Website link on listing pages carries rel noopener noreferrer with no nofollow, so it is dofollow. The site says it holds 14,446 startups, so a listing will not stand out on its own; fill in screenshots and a full description, and share the page to collect a few upvotes.

Who should submit to JunkStartups?

Suits indie makers, side projects and early stage SaaS that want a free dofollow listing and some feedback from other builders. It does not suit products that need a targeted buyer audience, since most visitors are other makers.

What you need before you submit

  • Website URL, startup name and a tagline of up to 80 characters
  • Up to 3 categories and a pricing model
  • An account, created in the third step

How to submit to JunkStartups

  1. Open junkstartups.com/submit
  2. Enter URL, name, tagline, categories and pricing model
  3. Add a logo, description, screenshots and tech stack in the second step
  4. Create an account to finish
  5. Share the listing page to collect upvotes

JunkStartups: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free, with no paid tier needed for a listing
  • Dofollow link to your site
  • No badge required
  • Live preview and completeness meter in the form

Cons

  • Large volume of listings, so each gets little attention
  • Audience is mostly other makers
  • Review timing is not published

Tips for JunkStartups

  • Fill the optional step fully to raise the completeness score
  • Keep the tagline under 80 characters and specific
  • Ask users to upvote or comment after launch

Questions about JunkStartups

How much does it cost to list a tool on JunkStartups?
Listing a tool on JunkStartups is free.
Does JunkStartups give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on JunkStartups links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does JunkStartups ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does JunkStartups take to list a tool?
Not published; terms say listings may be reviewed.
Is the JunkStartups link dofollow?
Yes. Checked in November 2026: the Website link on three listing pages had rel noopener noreferrer with no nofollow.
What does JunkStartups cost?
Listing is free. Paid options are sidebar ad sponsorships, with prices shown during the ad checkout.
Is there a review?
The home page says there is no approval gate, while the terms say submissions may be reviewed before publication.
Do I need a badge?
No badge or backlink is asked for.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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