The SaaS directory submission list, built and checked by hand.
This is the SaaS directory submission list we wish we had when we launched. 850+ directories and launch platforms in one place, every one checked by hand. Use it as a plain SaaS directories spreadsheet you manage in Excel, or run the guided dashboard that tracks each submission for you. It is the same SaaS directory list that powers SaaSCity, with live Domain Rating on our curated set.
Last verified 2026-06-14. 1,057 directories currently active.
- 1,057 directories and launch platforms
- 124 ranked by live Ahrefs Domain Rating
- Curated and verified by hand
- One-time payment, lifetime updates
- Instant access after checkout
Stop searching. Start submitting.
Finding directories worth submitting to eats a weekend you could spend on your product. We already did that part, and we keep doing it so the list stays current.
Real directories, not filler
A mix of high-DR authorities and smaller niche sites, so your backlink profile reads as natural rather than spammy. Dead and nofollow-only entries get removed, not counted toward the total.
A dashboard, not a static file
The guided tier tracks which sites you have submitted to and saves your status as you go. A helper panel keeps your product details one click away from every form.
Checked by hand
We open each directory ourselves to confirm it still works and still links out the way it claims. That is why the count is smaller than the inflated 2,000-site lists you see elsewhere.
How we build and verify this SaaS directory list
We did not scrape a list and call it done. The backbone comes from launchdirectories.com, a public index of submission sites, which we pull and then prune. Every directory gets opened in a browser to confirm it still exists and still links out the way it claims. Dead pages and login walls get cut.
For the high-authority directories we feature on SaaSCity, the Domain Rating you see is fetched from the free Ahrefs DR API, not typed in by us. That score is logarithmic, so a DR 90 site is far stronger than two DR 45 ones. We refresh it on a schedule and stamp the date so you can judge how current it is. The DR figures below were last updated on 2026-06-14. Domain Rating by Ahrefs. You can spot-check any of them with our free domain rating checker.
What we will not do is pad the count. A directory that went nofollow, started charging for a dead link, or quietly shut down does nothing for you, so it comes off the list rather than inflating the headline number. The same data powers our directories ranked by live Domain Rating, which is free to browse if you want to see the methodology before you buy.
A sample from the list, annotated
Here are five real entries with the honest version of when each is worth your time. The full list goes far deeper, but this is the kind of judgement attached to the high-DR picks.
- 01DR92Sourceforgesourceforge.netdofollowFree + Paid
The highest-DR dofollow link on the whole list. The listing form is dated and the audience skews technical, so it earns its place for developer tools and open-source software more than for a B2C product.
- Best for
- Developer tools and open-source projects
- Catch
- Overkill for a pure consumer app
- 02DR91G2g2.comdofollowFree + Paid
A genuine authority link plus buyer-intent traffic from people comparing business software. The free profile is worth claiming on day one. The reviews that make G2 actually convert come later, and you have to ask customers for them.
- Best for
- B2B and team software
- Catch
- Reviews take real effort to collect
- 03DR91Capterracapterra.comdofollowFree + Paid
Gartner-owned, so the profile carries weight and ranks for category searches. Claim the free listing for the link and the exposure. Ignore the pay-per-click upsell until you have a funnel that can absorb the clicks.
- Best for
- Business software with buyers searching
- Catch
- The paid PPC is a separate budget
- 04DR81Indie Hackersindiehackers.comdofollowFree
A free dofollow profile from a DR 81 community. The backlink is a fine bonus, but the real return comes from posting your build updates and milestones, not from the listing sitting there untouched.
- Best for
- Bootstrapped and indie founders
- Catch
- The link helps less than showing up
- 05DR79SaaSHubsaashub.comdofollowFree
A free dofollow listing on a software-alternatives site that ranks for "alternative to" searches. Quick to submit and a sensible early pick. Approval is manual, so do not expect the link to appear within the hour.
- Best for
- "Alternative to X" discovery
- Catch
- Moderation queue can be slow
Domain Rating by Ahrefs. Live DR shown for our curated set of 124 directories, last refreshed 2026-06-14.
What directory backlinks actually do (and what they do not)
Directory links are the cheapest authority a new domain can get, but they are not magic. A handful of dofollow links from DR 70+ sites give Google early signals that your domain is real and worth crawling. They rarely move rankings on their own. They work as a base layer while you earn harder links and publish content.
So treat this as the boring, useful first step rather than a growth hack. Founders who get value here submit to the 20 to 40 most relevant high-DR directories, skip the low-DR nofollow filler, and spend the saved time on their product. Start with the free directories and the highest-DR ones, then decide what is worth paying for.
- Dofollow links from real, indexed sites, some above DR 90
- Referral visitors from audiences already shopping your niche
- Faster indexing for a brand-new domain
- Brand visibility on sites people already trust
The honest version
We cannot promise a number, and anyone who guarantees a DR jump is selling you something. What we will say: a clean set of high-DR dofollow directory links is a normal, low-risk part of early SEO, and doing it by hand beats paying for a spammy blast every time. New to this? Our complete guide to directory submissions walks through the whole workflow for free.
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DIY with the spreadsheet, or have us run the whole launch with Launch Max. Every tier is a one-time payment, no subscriptions.
Data Only
The raw CSV database. Good if you want to manage everything yourself in Excel or Google Sheets.
- 850+ sites
- CSV spreadsheet format
- Interactive dashboard
- Progress tracking
Guided Submission
The complete toolkit. You get the spreadsheet plus the interactive dashboard to track every submission.
- 850+ sites
- Interactive progress dashboard
- Submission helper
- Frequent updates
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Launch Max
The done-for-you launch bundle: a dofollow backlink, map placement, billboard and ticker ads, plus 10 SEO articles for your site.
- Instant dofollow backlink (DR 46+) plus map placement
- Ad slot on the main city billboard (30 days)
- Scrolling ticker ad (30 days)
- 10 SEO articles for your site (delivered to your email)
Submit your project first, then upgrade at checkout.
Thinking about hiring it out instead? See how the paid directory submission services compare before you spend, including the truth about their guaranteed DR claims.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this a spreadsheet or an app?
- Both, depending on the tier. The $4.99 Data Only tier is the raw spreadsheet: a CSV of every directory you can open in Excel, Google Sheets, or Notion. The $9.99 Guided Submission tier adds an interactive dashboard inside SaaSCity that tracks which sites you have submitted to and saves your progress as you go.
- How fresh is the data?
- The submission list is curated and checked by hand, not scraped and left to rot. For the high-DR directories we feature on SaaSCity, Domain Rating is pulled from the free Ahrefs DR API and was last refreshed on 2026-06-14. When a directory dies or quietly switches to nofollow, it comes off the list instead of padding the count.
- Is this a subscription?
- No. Every tier is a one-time payment. You get the current list plus future updates at no extra cost, and there is nothing to cancel.
- How does the interactive dashboard work?
- It lives inside the SaaSCity app. Instead of a static file, it remembers which directories you have already submitted to, lets you filter by free or paid, and keeps a submission helper panel beside the list so you can paste your product details into each form quickly.
- What counts as easy to submit?
- A directory is marked easy when the submit or list link is visible on the first page you land on, usually in the navigation or the footer. We deprioritize sites that bury the form or force a long approval before your link goes live.
- Is it worth paying for instead of doing it myself?
- Only if your time is worth more than the few hours it takes. The list is cheap because the value is the research, not the software. If you would rather not run the submissions at all, Launch Max is the done-for-you option. We also compare the major paid submission services honestly, including the truth behind their guaranteed DR claims.
- What is Launch Max?
- Launch Max is a $129 one-time done-for-you bundle. It includes a dofollow backlink and map placement on SaaSCity, a billboard ad slot and a scrolling ticker ad for 30 days, and ten SEO articles delivered to your account email. You submit your startup on SaaSCity first, then choose Launch Max at checkout.
- Can I get a refund?
- Because this is digital content with instant access, we do not offer refunds once you open the list. If the data is materially outdated or not as described, email support and we will fix it or make it right.
Disclaimer: SEO outcomes depend on many factors we do not control. Submitting to quality directories is a sound way to build early authority, but no one can promise specific rankings. We update this list regularly and remove directories that go dead or nofollow.