Which directories should I submit my SaaS to in 2026?
Start with launch platforms, SaaS review sites and the AI tool directories that match your product, then add general directories only if they are free. As of 2026-10-20, LinkPing tracks 410 public directories and 165 of the 223 with known pricing are free.
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| Type | Directories | Known free | Median DR (sites with DR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI tool directory | 183 | 70 of 119 | 36 (183 sites) |
| Launch platform | 52 | 32 of 35 | 57 (52 sites) |
| SaaS review site | 31 | 16 of 16 | 80 (31 sites) |
| Web directory | 57 | 38 of 42 | 61 (57 sites) |
| Startup directory | 18 | 9 of 10 | 65 (18 sites) |
| Developer platform | 21 | 0 of 0 | 91 (21 sites) |
| Business listing | 12 | 0 of 0 | 89 (12 sites) |
| App store | 5 | 0 of 1 | 96 (5 sites) |
| Community | 31 | 0 of 0 | 79 (31 sites) |
How to choose
- Relevance first. A SaaS belongs on SaaS review sites, startup directories and launch platforms; an AI product also belongs on AI tool directories. Skip generic web directories that accept anything.
- Free and verifiable. Submit where listing costs nothing and the form still works. LinkPing re-checks each site and marks dead, paid-only and account-gated ones so you do not discover them mid-submission.
- Link type second. A dofollow link passes ranking signals; a nofollow link can still bring referral traffic and a brand mention. Treat dofollow as a bonus, not the filter.
- Quality over count. A small set of real listings you keep accurate beats hundreds of copies of the same text.
| Directory | Type | DR | Free | Dofollow | Badge | Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trustpilot.com | SaaS review site | 94 | Yes | Unknown | No | Yes |
| clutch.co | SaaS review site | 91 | Yes | Unknown | No | Yes |
| Crunchbase | Startup directory | 91 | Yes | Unknown | No | Yes |
| G2 | SaaS review site | 91 | Yes | Unknown | No | Yes |
| Product Hunt | Launch platform | 91 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Financesonline.com | SaaS review site | 87 | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| goodfirms.co | SaaS review site | 87 | Yes | Unknown | No | Yes |
| Wellfound | Startup directory | 87 | Yes | Unknown | No | Yes |
Pricing and rules change, so check the directory's own page before you submit. The full free list is at free directory submission sites, and the launch sites are at /launch-platforms.
Related directories
- All checked directories
- SaaS directories
- Free directory submission sites
- AI tool directories to submit to
- Launch platforms
Related questions
- How many directories should a new SaaS submit to?
- Which startup directories still give dofollow backlinks for free?
- What are the best Product Hunt alternatives for a small launch?
Domain Rating by Ahrefs. DR values are from LinkPing's directory snapshot dated 2026-10-20.
Source: LinkPing directory library snapshot 2026-10-20. Figures update when the snapshot is refreshed.
Frequently asked questions
Should a SaaS submit to AI tool directories?
Only if the product uses AI in a way a visitor would care about. LinkPing tracks 180 live AI tool directories, but listing a non-AI product there is low relevance.
Are paid directories worth it?
Usually not at the start. 22 directories in the library are paid-only as of 2026-10-20; begin with the free ones and pay only where a specific audience justifies it.