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Submit your tool to Smol Startup

A daily launch feed for small startups built on the DirEasy directory script. Projects launch at 8:00 UTC, ranked by upvotes and comments, with a capped number of free and paid slots each day.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free with a badge, or $9.90 per launch

Is Smol Startup worth it?

Fine as one more free followed link if you are already putting directory badges on your site. The free lane needs the badge and a site with DR 5 or more, and can take up to 30 days. Paying $9.90 removes the badge and moves the date forward. It is one of many sites in the same DirEasy network, so do not expect a distinct audience or much referral traffic.

Who should submit to Smol Startup?

Suits indie makers and small SaaS or AI products building backlinks one listing at a time. Not a good fit if you will not add a third-party badge to your site, if your domain is brand new with DR under 5, or if you are looking for buyers rather than other makers.

What you need before you submit

  • An account (Google, GitHub or email)
  • A live website with DR of at least 5
  • A square logo and a product image
  • The Smol Startup badge on your site, verified, for the free lane

How to submit to Smol Startup

  1. Sign in and open the project submit page
  2. Add name, URL, description, logo and image
  3. Pick categories, tech stack, platforms and pricing model
  4. Place the badge on your site and press Verify Backlink
  5. Choose a launch date and wait for the 8:00 UTC launch

Smol Startup: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free followed link once the badge is verified
  • Guaranteed homepage spot on launch day, per the FAQ
  • Low paid price at $9.90
  • Free launches can be scheduled up to 270 days ahead

Cons

  • Badge required for the free lane
  • Minimum DR of 5 for free submissions
  • Free review can take up to 30 days
  • Part of a large network of similar DirEasy sites with heavy upsells

Tips for Smol Startup

  • Put the badge live before you start the form so verification passes
  • Schedule the free launch for a day you can share it, since ranking uses upvotes and comments
  • Leave the badge in place after launch
  • Ignore the DR Booster and SEO packages unless you have checked them yourself

Questions about Smol Startup

How much does it cost to list a tool on Smol Startup?
Listing a tool on Smol Startup is free with a badge, or $9.90 per launch.
Does Smol Startup give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Smol Startup links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Smol Startup ask for a backlink or a badge?
Yes. It asks for its badge or a link back on your site before it lists a tool. Check whether it has to be on the homepage or can go on any page.
How long does Smol Startup take to list a tool?
Free: listed within up to 30 days.
Is the Smol Startup link dofollow?
Yes for the free lane with a verified badge and for paid launches. Checked in November 2026: the website buttons on the Memwyre, Grabclip, Pounce and InviteJam pages use rel=noopener only, so they are followed.
What does Smol Startup cost?
The free launch costs nothing but needs the badge and a site DR of at least 5. Premium is $9.90 per launch and Premium Plus is $12.90 (shown as 50 percent off $25). An SEO Growth Package is $49.
How many projects launch each day?
The FAQ says up to 5 free, 5 Premium and 3 Premium Plus projects a day, all at 8:00 UTC.
How long does the free lane take?
The pricing page says free launches are reviewed and listed within up to 30 days.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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