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LeanVibe is a community and directory for pre-revenue and fully free products, called vibes. Listing is free with no backlink requirement, and each product gets a forum, reviews and auto-translation into 15 languages.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free, only for pre-revenue or fully free products

Is LeanVibe worth it?

A good free option for side projects, hackathon builds and early tools that do not charge yet. The website link is dofollow and there is no badge or paid tier. It is not for SaaS that already takes payments, unless you offer a members-only coupon that gives at least 7 days of full access. Prepare a real icon and at least 2 genuine screenshots, and answer comments in your product forum, since feedback is the main draw. When you start charging, graduate the listing yourself rather than waiting for moderators.

Who should submit to LeanVibe?

Suits indie makers, vibe coders, students and open-source builders with a live, usable product that is free today, including free AI agents and tools that ask users for their own API key. It does not suit paid products, subscriptions, free trials that need a card, ad-supported sites, agencies, landing pages without a working product, or standalone libraries and npm packages.

What you need before you submit

  • A working product people can use right now
  • Every feature usable without paying, no card required
  • No revenue-generating ads such as AdSense
  • Title, one-line summary, description
  • App icon and at least 2 real screenshots
  • Privacy Policy and Terms if you collect user data
  • One listing per site, not per page or tool

How to submit to LeanVibe

  1. Check the guidelines and the pre-revenue definition at leanvibe.io/guidelines
  2. Sign in at leanvibe.io/submit
  3. Add title, summary, description, icon and screenshots
  4. If already monetized, use the members-only coupon exception and enter its details
  5. Publish and answer questions in the product forum

LeanVibe: pros and cons

Pros

  • Completely free, no paid tier at all
  • Dofollow website link (rel=noopener noreferrer)
  • No badge or backlink required
  • The pricing page says approval is instant
  • Product forum, reviews and blog posts per product
  • Auto-translation into 15 languages

Cons

  • Paid and ad-supported products are not accepted
  • Already monetized products need a members-only coupon with at least 7 days of full access
  • Social and GitHub links on listings are nofollow
  • Audience is other early makers more than buyers
  • Moderators may hide or graduate products that start charging without saying so

Tips for LeanVibe

  • Use real product screenshots, not repeated or placeholder images
  • Write a clear summary of what the tool does in one sentence
  • Post in your product forum and the blog to get more feedback
  • Graduate the vibe yourself when you start charging to keep its search visibility
  • For a costly free AI agent, a free closed beta is allowed if the description explains how to join

Questions about LeanVibe

How much does it cost to list a tool on LeanVibe?
Listing a tool on LeanVibe is free, only for pre-revenue or fully free products.
Does LeanVibe give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on LeanVibe links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does LeanVibe ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does LeanVibe take to list a tool?
Instant, per the pricing page.
Is the LeanVibe link dofollow?
Yes. On listings checked in November 2026 the link to the product website had rel=noopener noreferrer with no nofollow. Links to GitHub and X on the same pages were nofollow.
How much does LeanVibe cost?
Nothing. The pricing page lists one plan at $0 forever, with no backlink requirement and no paid upgrades.
Can I list a paid SaaS on LeanVibe?
Only through the members-only coupon exception: a fixed code shown only to signed-in members that gives at least 7 days of full access, with no card required, valid for at least one month after submission.
What do I need to submit?
A working product, a title, a one-line summary, a description, an app icon and at least 2 screenshots, plus a Privacy Policy and Terms if you collect user data.

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