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Submit your tool to ProofSwap

ProofSwap is a testimonial exchange for indie founders. You list your product, give a tweet, testimonial or video review to another founder, and that activates your public project page, testimonial wall and embeddable widget.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free if you give proof first; plans from EUR 9/mo

Is ProofSwap worth it?

Worth it for early indie products that need social proof and do not mind spending some time reviewing other products. The project page link was dofollow on every listing checked, and the site says the link becomes dofollow only after you give proof to one other founder; payment never buys it. The network is small: the site says 45 participant accounts and 99 verified exchanges. Give honest, specific proof to products you have actually tried.

Who should submit to ProofSwap?

Suits indie founders and small SaaS or developer tool makers with an empty landing page who want testimonials and a followed link, and who are willing to try and review other founders' products. Does not suit teams that want a listing without doing anything in return, or larger companies looking for launch traffic.

What you need before you submit

  • A live product URL
  • Sign in with X or an email magic link
  • One proof given to another founder (tweet, testimonial, video review or feedback) to activate a free listing

How to submit to ProofSwap

  1. Paste your app URL on the homepage
  2. Sign in with X or email
  3. Review and complete the drafted listing
  4. Find a project to help and give it proof
  5. Submit the proof link or text so the listing activates
  6. Embed the testimonial widget on your site

ProofSwap: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free core plan
  • Dofollow project link once you have given proof
  • Embeddable testimonial wall and widget
  • Testimonials come from other founders who tried the product

Cons

  • Small network per the site's own numbers
  • Free listings need you to give proof before going live
  • Free widget shows a ProofSwap badge and up to 5 testimonials
  • Free listings can be delisted for inactivity

Tips for ProofSwap

  • Pick products you would genuinely use so your proof reads as real
  • State clearly what proof you need when listing
  • Use the widget on your pricing or signup page
  • The EUR 7 launch week is optional; ranking and dofollow are not sold

Questions about ProofSwap

How much does it cost to list a tool on ProofSwap?
Listing a tool on ProofSwap is free if you give proof first; plans from EUR 9/mo.
Does ProofSwap give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on ProofSwap links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does ProofSwap ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does ProofSwap take to list a tool?
Live after you give one proof; manual approval.
Is the ProofSwap link dofollow?
Yes, once activated. Checked in November 2026: project pages link to the product with rel=noopener noreferrer and no nofollow. The site says the link is dofollow only after you give proof to at least one founder; sponsor slots use rel=sponsored.
How much does it cost?
Free for one project. Starter is EUR 9 a month or EUR 90 a year, Pro EUR 19 a month or EUR 190 a year, Business EUR 49 a month. A launch week is EUR 7 once and instant activation EUR 5.
Do paid plans get a dofollow link?
The site says payment never grants dofollow eligibility. Paid plans can skip the give-first step, remove the widget badge and protect the listing from inactivity delisting.
How big is the community?
The site says, as of November 13, 2026, 99 verified exchanges and 45 unique participant accounts.

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