Product Hunt is great, but it's not the only place to launch. Here are 15 alternative platforms to maximize your startup's visibility and backlink profile.
Each platform provides unique backlinks, diversifying your link profile and boosting SEO.
Each platform has a unique community. Reach developers on DevHunt, AI enthusiasts on TAIFT, etc.
Product Hunt is crowded. Smaller platforms often provide better visibility for your launch.
Audience: Developers, Tech Enthusiasts
Best for: Developer tools, technical products, startups with interesting technology
Launch tip: Use "Show HN:" prefix, focus on your technical story, be prepared for tough questions.
Audience: Varies by subreddit
Best for: Finding your exact niche community and engaging authentically
Launch tip: Build karma first, read rules carefully, be genuinely helpful before sharing your product.
Audience: Indie Makers, Bootstrapped Founders
Best for: Bootstrapped products, sharing your building journey, getting founder feedback
Launch tip: Share your story openly including revenue numbers. Community values transparency.
Audience: Early Adopters, Beta Testers
Best for: Pre-launch products looking for beta testers and early feedback
Launch tip: Launch here before Product Hunt to gather early users and testimonials.
Audience: Developers, Technical Users
Best for: Developer tools, APIs, libraries, and technical products
Launch tip: Great complement to PH launch. Focus on technical documentation and use cases.
Audience: SaaS Buyers, Business Users
Best for: Being found when users search for alternatives to competitors
Launch tip: List your product with comprehensive details. Add competitor comparisons.
Audience: Tool Hunters, Early Adopters
Best for: Unique, high-quality products that solve real problems
Launch tip: Focus on the unique value proposition. Quality matters more than hype.
Audience: AI Tool Seekers
Best for: AI-powered products and tools
Launch tip: Clearly explain what AI does. Include demo video if possible.
Audience: Indie Makers
Best for: Small, bootstrapped products from indie makers
Launch tip: Share your building journey and revenue milestones.
Audience: AI Enthusiasts, Businesses
Best for: AI tools and products looking for long-term discovery
Launch tip: Include comprehensive feature list and pricing details.
Audience: Startup Enthusiasts
Best for: Supplementing your main launch campaign
Launch tip: Use as part of a multi-platform launch strategy.
Audience: Micro SaaS Builders
Best for: Micro SaaS products and small tools
Launch tip: Perfect for testing launch messaging before bigger platforms.
Audience: Startup Community
Best for: Building backlink profile and basic visibility
Launch tip: Include strong tagline and clear value proposition.
Audience: Indie Makers
Best for: Indie makers wanting a portfolio page for their products
Launch tip: Showcase your full portfolio of products together.
Audience: Indie Hackers, Startup Founders
Best for: Getting a quality backlink and reaching indie hacker community
Launch tip: Submit via BacklinkRocket to get listed on Submit25 + 11 more directories.
Pre-launch Phase
Submit to BetaList, build presence on Indie Hackers and Reddit. Collect early feedback.
Main Launch
Launch on Product Hunt (Tuesday-Thursday). Same day, post on Hacker News if technical.
Expansion Phase
Submit to niche directories: DevHunt, AITools.fyi, SaaSHub, and others relevant to your category.
Long-tail Phase
Complete remaining directories. Focus on quality descriptions and engagement.
Get our complete list of 29 high-authority directories with submission guides for each platform.