# Research

> Original statistics from LaunchAF's own data: indie SaaS launches and reviewed startup directories, each with anchored findings, breakdown tables and methodology.

Canonical: https://launchaf.com/research
Last updated: 2026-11-05

## Reports

- [Indie SaaS Launch Statistics 2026: 239 Analyzed](https://launchaf.com/research/indie-launches) - 97 of 239 launches (41%) are free, 86 (36%) are freemium and 56 (23%) are paid. Pricing is chosen by the maker at submission.
- [Startup Directory Statistics 2026: 67 Analyzed](https://launchaf.com/research/startup-directories) - 62 of 67 directories (93%) require a badge or reciprocal link before the free listing gets a dofollow link.