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SaaS link building and directory plan

As of 2026-10-20, LinkPing's checked library holds 99 SaaS review, startup and launch sites: 57 of the 61 with known pricing are free, 26 of the 31 with a link-attribute reading are dofollow, 50 need an account and 12 want a badge on your site. Median DR is 70 across the 99 that have a DR reading. Below is a first-90-days plan for SaaS built from those numbers; it describes the work, not an outcome.

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Weeks 1-2: foundation

  • Write the product brief once: description, tagline, features, pricing model, contact, logo and screenshots. Every form is filled from it.
  • Run the sites that need no account first: 50 directories in the library are free and open without sign-in (2026-10-20). See instant-approval directories.
  • Connect your agent through the plugin or the Chrome extension, and keep auto-submit off until you have reviewed the first few runs.

Weeks 3-6: launch and review sites

  • Work the 99 SaaS review, startup and launch sites, highest DR first. SaaS directories.
  • Prefer the 164 free options before considering paid placements. Free directories.
  • If the product uses AI, add the 180 AI tool directories. AI directories.
  • Hand-backs (captcha, login, badge, email confirmation) arrive in one to-do list; clear them in batches.

Weeks 7-12: quality and proof

  • Add the 228 sites with DR 50 or more that accept your category. High-DR directories.
  • Read the daily check: add missing listing URLs so submitted rows can be verified as live.
  • Start outreach for link requests or article pitches, and consider the link-exchange community for relevant sites. Review every draft before it is sent.
  • Place badges only where the directory requires one and the site is relevant.

Top 20 sites for SaaS, by DR

Top 20 by DR from LinkPing's library, snapshot 2026-10-20
DirectoryTypeDRFreeAccountBadgeDofollow
CusperaSaaS review site100UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
trustpilot.comSaaS review site94YesYesNoUnknown
GartnerSaaS review site92UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
TinyStartupsStartup directory92UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
CapterraSaaS review site91UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
clutch.coSaaS review site91YesYesNoUnknown
CrunchbaseStartup directory91YesYesNoUnknown
G2SaaS review site91YesYesNoUnknown
Product HuntLaunch platform91YesYesNoNo
Financesonline.comSaaS review site87YesUnknownUnknownUnknown
goodfirms.coSaaS review site87YesYesNoUnknown
softwareadvice.comSaaS review site87UnknownYesNoUnknown
WellfoundStartup directory87YesYesNoUnknown
SoftonicSaaS review site86UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
getapp.comSaaS review site85YesYesNoUnknown
TrustRadiusSaaS review site85UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
FazierLaunch platform84UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Startup FameLaunch platform84YesYesYesYes
AppSumoSaaS review site83YesYesNoUnknown
f6s.comStartup directory83YesYesNoYes

DR figures: Domain Rating by Ahrefs. Snapshot 2026-10-20. A dash means no DR reading is on file.

What to expect

Directory listings are one layer of promotion. In the current library only 111 of 128 sites with a link-attribute reading are dofollow, so treat listings as visibility and a base of references, not a ranking promise. LinkPing has no plans, credits or payments in its current build.

Start free: connect your agent and your product. Create your workbench — LinkPing has no plans, credits or payments in its current build; the work runs on the agent you already use.

Related: directory submission service, compare options, tools, answers.

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FAQ

What is a good SaaS link building plan for a new product?

Start with free, no-account directories, then SaaS review and launch sites, then high-DR sites and outreach. The weekly plan above follows that order.

Do I need a SaaS link building agency?

Not necessarily for the directory layer. Agencies can help with strategy and editorial links; see the comparison at /compare/link-building-agency.

How many directories should a SaaS list on?

Relevance matters more than count. The library has 99 SaaS review, startup and launch sites to choose from.

Can my AI agent do the submitting?

Yes, through the LinkPing plugin or Chrome extension; it hands back captchas, logins and payments.