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Submit your tool to Startup Vessel

Startup Vessel is a directory of startup software for founder workflows, with 1,296+ products by its own count. You sign in, add your site, and the listing gets a page with a Visit link.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free with a badge on your site

Is Startup Vessel worth it?

A reasonable free link if you are fine with a badge. Several listing pages checked had a followed Visit link, though some were nofollow, which suggests the follow depends on the badge staying live. Traffic will be small. Submit it in the same sweep as similar directories, keep the badge on the page you verified, and check your listing rel after approval.

Who should submit to Startup Vessel?

Suits early-stage SaaS and tool makers who want a free followed link and accept a reciprocal badge. Not for founders who refuse badges, products whose site blocks crawlers, or anyone expecting buyers from the listing.

What you need before you submit

  • An account (Google or email)
  • Your product homepage
  • A badge on your site that their checker can fetch, according to published walkthroughs
  • Screenshot and square icon
  • Short description

How to submit to Startup Vessel

  1. Sign up or log in
  2. Open Submit and add your website
  3. Place the badge and verify it if asked
  4. Fill in name, short description, icon and screenshot
  5. Wait for approval

Startup Vessel: pros and cons

Pros

  • No fee found on the site
  • Several listings checked had a followed link
  • Simple form
  • Startup-focused categories

Cons

  • Badge step reported before submission
  • Some listings are nofollow
  • No stated review time
  • Small audience
  • Form hidden behind a login

Tips for Startup Vessel

  • Make sure your page is reachable by crawlers before verifying
  • Keep the badge on the exact page you verified
  • Check the rel on your listing after approval

Questions about Startup Vessel

How much does it cost to list a tool on Startup Vessel?
Listing a tool on Startup Vessel is free with a badge on your site.
Does Startup Vessel give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Startup Vessel links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Startup Vessel 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.
Is the Startup Vessel link dofollow?
Often, not always. Checked in November 2026: Visit links on compassell, how-long-how-many-tool and launchyourgem pages had rel noopener noreferrer (followed), while giguphq and ai-tinydesk had rel noopener noreferrer nofollow.
How much does Startup Vessel cost?
No paid plan or pricing page was found. Submission is free with an account.
Do I need a badge?
The form is behind a login. Published walkthroughs say a badge on your site is checked before the details step appears.
Who runs it?
It shares its template and header ad with SaaS Wheel, so it appears to come from the same operator.

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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