Directory Shortlist

Curated tools directory with one free dofollow link in exchange for a badge.

Choose Free and add their backlink on your homepage or footer. Review is advertised within 72 hours. The free plan includes one dofollow link.

Publisher reports DR 82; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Findly.tools offers a free product listing with a dofollow backlink after its stated verification and review steps.

Choose the free listing and keep the Findly badge installed. The free listing's backlink is dofollow while the badge remains. Submission requires sign-in and review.

Publisher reports DR 81; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Startup Fame offers a free product listing with a dofollow backlink after its stated verification and review steps.

Choose Verified (free), install the Startup Fame badge on your homepage, and pass review. Reviews may take several business days. The publisher confirms listing links remain dofollow while listed.

Publisher reports DR 80+; shown as 80, not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Wired Business offers a free product listing with a dofollow backlink after its stated verification and review steps.

Choose Free ($0). Keep a backlink/badge to Wired Business on your website. Review is advertised within 72 hours and includes a dofollow link.

Publisher reports DR 77; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Nick Launches offers a free product listing with a dofollow backlink after its stated verification and review steps.

Choose the free launch and wait for review. The publisher confirms a permanent dofollow link on every free listing. Its current terms say a visible backlink badge may be required; install and keep it when requested. Paid launch plans and directory submission services are optional.

Publisher reports DR 75; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Smol Launch offers a free product listing with a dofollow backlink after its stated verification and review steps.

Choose Free Verified / the free dofollow tier for your first launch. Install and keep the verified badge; it is rechecked weekly. Wait for an available launch week (the inspected queue was October 26, 2026). Relaunches require payment and are excluded.

Publisher reports DR 74; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Product Watch offers a free product listing with a dofollow backlink after its stated verification and review steps.

Choose Free ($0 forever). A permanent dofollow link is included after the 30-day queue. A badge is optional and skips the queue; payment is unnecessary.

Publisher reports DR 72; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

AI and SaaS directory with a free, badge-supported listing.

Choose Free Listing and keep their badge on your site. Seven-day review queue; five free slots per day. Removing the badge changes the link to nofollow. Do not choose a paid upgrade.

Publisher reports DR 70+; shown as 70, not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Neeed Directory offers a free product listing with a dofollow backlink after its stated verification and review steps.

Choose Free ($0), add their badge and verify it. The backlink becomes dofollow after verification. Automatic approval or manual review; keep the badge installed to keep the listing visible.

Publisher reports DR 70+; shown as 70, not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Curated directory of new products whose free launch plan lists a do-follow backlink, with a minimum 30-day waiting period.

Choose the Free Launch plan; the submit page lists a do-follow backlink on it and no badge requirement. Expect a minimum 30-day waiting period. Skip the paid Pro and Premium launches.

Publisher reports DR 70; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

SimilarLabs is a product launch directory whose free Backlink Submission route includes one dofollow link after approval, with its badge required on your homepage.

Choose the free Backlink Submission option (not the plain Free Submission, which includes no dofollow link) and add the SimilarLabs badge and backlink to your product homepage and keep it there. Manual review is usually within 7 days; the link is dofollow only after approval, and removing the badge risks the link.

Publisher reports DR 69+; shown as 69, not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source

Maidensail is a startup launch registry where a free listing with its badge embedded on your site gets a dofollow backlink to your domain.

Create a free account, submit the startup, then verify it by embedding the Featured on Maidensail badge (one line of HTML, no domain proof needed). Verified listings get a dofollow link to your domain; unverified listings are nofollow, and taking the badge down turns the link nofollow until restored. Do not buy anything; verification is free.

Publisher reports DR 65; not a live Ahrefs measurement. Policy source