Is Launch Vault worth it?
Worth it mainly as a paid Premium launch at $9.99, which gives a followed link and a date within 30 days. The free plan needs a verified badge just to be scheduled, takes the next open date in a rolling queue, and its link stays nofollow unless you finish top 3 or keep the badge. Note that Visit links go through an internal /go/ redirect. Good for indie launches, less so for SEO purists.
Who should submit to Launch Vault?
Suits indie makers, SaaS and AI products that want a dated launch, a permanent page and a shot at a newsletter mention. Not ideal for founders who need a launch soon on the free plan, or who will not add a badge. Paid reviews at $69 suit makers who want an outside write-up.
What you need before you submit
- An account (sign in or sign up)
- Name, tagline, URL, description, up to 3 categories
- Square logo and a cover image
- A few FAQ entries for the listing
- Free plan: badge verification before scheduling
How to submit to Launch Vault
- Sign in at launchvault.dev
- Create the project with all listing fields
- Choose Free or Premium
- Free: add the badge to your site and verify it to get a date
- Launch goes live Monday 8:00 UTC; ask users to vote during the week
Launch Vault: pros and cons
Pros
- Premium is cheap at $9.99 per launch
- Premium link is followed on pages checked
- Free and paid launches can be picked for the newsletter
- Permanent page after launch week
- Optional $14.99 bundle adds a JustTools listing
Cons
- Free link is nofollow unless top 3 or badge displayed
- Free launches need a verified badge before scheduling
- Free queue rolls forward with no fixed date
- Product links pass through a /go/ redirect
- Free plan has only 25 slots a week
Tips for Launch Vault
- Buy Premium if you need a launch inside 30 days
- Write useful listing FAQs, since they appear on your page
- Push for votes in launch week to aim for the top 3
- Keep the badge live if you rely on the free dofollow
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