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Starter Best is a small product directory on the Mkdirs template, run alongside Days Launch. Free listings need a backlink to the site and wait in a queue of 5 a day, while Pro at $9.9 lists right away with no backlink.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free with a backlink, or $9.9 Pro

Is Starter Best worth it?

Useful only as one more followed backlink, since the main listing link was dofollow in the check. Many listings are other directories and launch tools, so expect almost no customer traffic. If you submit to Days Launch, submit here with the same assets, and pay the $9.9 Pro fee if you would rather not keep two badges.

Who should submit to Starter Best?

Suits indie makers and SaaS founders working through a list of small directories for backlinks. Not a place to find users, and not a fit for anyone who does not want to keep a badge on their site. Product teams seeking real launch traffic should spend time elsewhere.

What you need before you submit

  • An account (Google, GitHub or email)
  • A square icon and a 16:9 image, each under 1MB
  • For the free plan, a link or badge to the site kept on your website

How to submit to Starter Best

  1. Sign in and open Submit
  2. Add link, name, categories, tags, a short description and an introduction
  3. Upload the icon and the image
  4. Choose the free plan, add the badge to your site and verify it, or pay for Pro
  5. Wait for review, then pick a publish date

Starter Best: pros and cons

Pros

  • Main website link had no rel attribute in the check, so it is dofollow
  • Free option exists
  • Pro is a low one time price
  • You choose the publish date

Cons

  • Free plan needs a permanent backlink to the site
  • Only 5 free listings reviewed a day
  • Many listings are other directories
  • No support on the free plan

Tips for Starter Best

  • Submit to Days Launch at the same time, the process is the same
  • Pay for Pro if badge upkeep bothers you
  • Rewrite your description a little for each sibling site
  • Keep the backlink live after approval

Questions about Starter Best

How much does it cost to list a tool on Starter Best?
Listing a tool on Starter Best is free with a backlink, or $9.9 Pro.
Does Starter Best give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Starter Best links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Starter Best 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 Starter Best take to list a tool?
Within 72 hours on free, 5 listings reviewed a day.
Is the Starter Best link dofollow?
Yes. In November 2026 the main website link on 15 sampled listings had no rel attribute, so it is dofollow. Links inside the description text are nofollow.
How much does Starter Best cost?
Free with a backlink to the site, $9.9 for Pro with no backlink and featured placement, or $19.9 a week for a sponsor slot.
How long does approval take?
The site says free submissions are reviewed and listed within 72 hours, with 5 listed each day. Pro is listed right away.

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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