Is StartupRanked worth it?
Worth a free listing: the Visit Website link on product pages was followed in November 2026, and the cost is an account and a few minutes. Launch traffic is modest, with about one launch in the current week and 774 past launches. Use the free path first. The $29 Premium Launch and $20 newsletter slot (the site says 400+ founders) are optional extras for a launch week push.
Who should submit to StartupRanked?
Suits SaaS founders and indie makers who want a free followed link and a profile with reviews and a ranking. Less useful for products aimed at non technical consumers, or for anyone expecting launch day traffic, since the visitors are mostly other founders.
What you need before you submit
- An account (email and password, or a social login)
- A live product URL
- Product name, category and short description
How to submit to StartupRanked
- Sign in or sign up at startupranked.com
- Go to /submit (Add Product)
- Choose whether to list in the directory or schedule a Monday launch
- Fill in the product details and submit
- Share the page during launch week if you launch
StartupRanked: pros and cons
Pros
- Product link was followed on every page checked
- Free to list
- Weekly winners shown on the homepage
- Optional $20 newsletter slot is cheap
Cons
- Small launch volume, about one launch in the week checked
- Audience is mostly other founders
- Ad slots sit at the top of the homepage
- Submit form is not visible before login
Tips for StartupRanked
- List for free first and check the live page links out correctly
- If you launch, pick a week with few competitors and ask users for reviews
- Premium Launch at $29 adds a top 3 badge chance and homepage days, only worth it for a launch push
- The links carry ?ref=startupranked, so you can track visits in analytics
Questions about StartupRanked
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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.