AppSumo — submission guide & review
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AppSumo at a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | SaaS review site |
| Status | Account required |
| Free to submit | Yes |
| Pricing notes | No upfront cost; revenue share negotiated per product category; ~10% acceptance rate |
| Dofollow link | Not yet verified |
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 83 |
| Estimated monthly traffic | Not yet verified |
| Account required | Yes |
| Backlink badge required | No |
| Captcha | Not yet verified |
| Submission method | Other / manual |
| Form fields | Not yet verified |
| Submission page | https://partners.appsumo.com/self-submission |
| Homepage | https://appsumo.com/ |
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 |
DR = Domain Rating. Domain Rating by Ahrefs. "—" means no DR recorded yet; "?" means LinkPing has not verified that field yet.
How to submit to AppSumo
- Create an account on AppSumo; it asks you to sign in before you can submit.
- Open the submission page: https://partners.appsumo.com/self-submission
- Pick the free option if you do not want to pay (pricing: No upfront cost; revenue share negotiated per product category; ~10% acceptance rate).
- Submit, then note the listing URL once it is live and check that the link to your site is there.
Directories similar to AppSumo
| Directory | DR | Free | Dofollow | Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlternativeTo | 81 | Yes | No | Yes |
| getapp.com | 85 | Yes | ? | Yes |
| Find Real Business Reviews & Ratings | 81 | Yes | ? | Yes |
| TrustRadius | 85 | ? | ? | ? |
| SaaSHub | 80 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Softonic | 86 | ? | ? | ? |
More lists: Free directory submission sites · SaaS directories · High DR directory submission sites · all directory submission sites.
FAQ
Is AppSumo free?
Yes. As of LinkPing’s check on 2026-09-30, AppSumo has a free submission option. Pricing notes: No upfront cost; revenue share negotiated per product category; ~10% acceptance rate
Is AppSumo dofollow?
LinkPing has not verified the link type on AppSumo yet.
What is the Domain Rating (DR) of AppSumo?
AppSumo has a Domain Rating of 83 in LinkPing’s 2026-10-20 snapshot (Domain Rating by Ahrefs).
Does AppSumo require a backlink badge?
No. As of LinkPing’s check on 2026-09-30, AppSumo lists products without a badge.
Do I need an account to submit to AppSumo?
Yes. As of LinkPing’s check on 2026-09-30, AppSumo requires an account before you can submit.
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