Is Post Your Startup worth it?
Mainly worth it with the $19 Premium launch. The site says only Premium launches, Featured sponsors and each week's top 3 get a dofollow link; other listings are nofollow. In November 2026 most checked pages had followed links, but one had rel nofollow ugc. Free weeks have limited spots and book up ahead, so the free route can mean a long wait for a nofollow link.
Who should submit to Post Your Startup?
Suits indie founders and small SaaS or AI products that like a weekly competition and some community activity (feed, founder match, leaderboard). Good if $19 for two weeks on the homepage and a followed link fits your budget. Weak for anyone who wants a free followed link without a badge or a long wait.
What you need before you submit
- An account (Google, GitHub or email)
- A builder profile with first name, last name and bio
- Two upvotes on other startups, per SubmitMap (not verified without an account)
- Product URL, square logo, name, tagline, description and categories
- The badge on your site for a free launch
How to submit to Post Your Startup
- Sign up and fill the builder profile
- Add the startup details and logo
- Choose Free with badge or the $19 Premium launch
- On Free, install the badge and book an open launch week
- Compete in the Startup Battle during your week
Post Your Startup: pros and cons
Pros
- Permanent listing for every launched startup
- $19 Premium gives two weeks on the homepage and a followed link
- Top 3 each week get a dofollow link and a newsletter spot
- Smaller weekly group than Product Hunt
Cons
- Free listings are nofollow unless they finish top 3
- Free weeks are limited and book up ahead
- Badge required on the free plan
- Mixed catalog that includes non software products
Tips for Post Your Startup
- If you go free, book the earliest open week now
- Rally users to vote during your week to reach the top 3
- On Premium, launch early in the week to use the full bonus week
- Featured spots cost $19 a week and can be cancelled
Questions about Post Your Startup
How much does it cost to list a tool on Post Your Startup?
Does Post Your Startup give a dofollow link?
Does Post Your Startup ask for a backlink or a badge?
How long does Post Your Startup take to list a tool?
Is the link to my product dofollow?
What does it cost?
How long until launch?
Do I need the badge?
Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. Search traffic is an estimate of monthly visits from search. Both change; check a place before you pay for it.