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Submit your tool to Launching Next

Launching Next is a hand-curated startup directory running since 2013 that publishes a few new startups and side projects each day. Free submissions wait in a review queue, and a paid Fast-Track publishes within one business day.

Go to the submit page Nofollow link Free with a long queue, or $99 Fast-Track

Is Launching Next worth it?

Worth a free submission for any new product, since it costs only a form and no account. Expect a long wait: after submitting, the site showed an estimated queue of 4 months. The free listing link was nofollow on the pages checked, so treat it as exposure and a brand mention, not an SEO boost. The $99 Fast-Track adds a dofollow link, a tweet and a newsletter mention, which suits a launch with a fixed date. Write a clear 5 to 8 word headline and a full description, since editors format the page by hand.

Who should submit to Launching Next?

Suits founders of SaaS tools, apps, side projects and small startups who want one more permanent listing and some early adopter traffic. The site says it has featured over 45,000 startups and has 18,000+ newsletter subscribers. It does not suit anyone who needs a listing this week without paying, or who is only after dofollow links from free submissions.

What you need before you submit

  • Startup name and URL
  • Headline of 5 to 8 words
  • Description up to 2,500 characters
  • 5 to 10 tags
  • Your name and email (not published)
  • No account needed

How to submit to Launching Next

  1. Open the submit page
  2. Fill in the startup details, tags and stage
  3. Add your name and email
  4. Answer the simple math check and submit
  5. On the next page choose to wait in the free queue or pay $99 for Fast-Track
  6. Wait for an email when the startup is published

Launching Next: pros and cons

Pros

  • No account or badge needed
  • Human curated, so the directory is not flooded
  • Long running site, live since 2013
  • Permanent listing page with tags and gallery

Cons

  • Free queue estimated at about 4 months
  • Free listing links are nofollow
  • Publication is not guaranteed
  • Upsell page pushes the paid upgrade hard

Tips for Launching Next

  • Submit early, months before you need the listing
  • Use a plain, specific headline, since it is shown as the tagline
  • Pick 5 to 10 tags that match how people browse
  • Only pay for Fast-Track if the date matters or you want the dofollow link

Questions about Launching Next

How much does it cost to list a tool on Launching Next?
Listing a tool on Launching Next is free with a long queue, or $99 Fast-Track.
Does Launching Next give a dofollow link?
No. Its links are nofollow: a listing can send visitors, but passes no ranking signals.
Does Launching Next ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does Launching Next take to list a tool?
Free queue about 4 months (site's estimate); paid 1 day.
Is the Launching Next link dofollow?
Free listings were nofollow when checked in November 2026. The site says the $99 Fast-Track includes a permanent dofollow link, and a few listings checked had no nofollow attribute.
How much does Launching Next cost?
Submitting is free. A Fast-Track upgrade costs $99 one time and promises review and publication within one business day, with a refund if the startup is not accepted.
How long does a free submission take?
After submitting, the site showed an estimated wait of 4 months for the free queue. Submissions are reviewed by hand and not all are published.
Do I need an account or a badge?
No. The form only asks for project details plus a name and email, and no badge is required.

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