Aura++ vs Startup Fame
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Side by side
| [Aura++](/directories/auraplusplus.com) | [Startup Fame](/directories/startupfa.me) | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 73 | 84 |
| Free to launch | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing notes | Free Launch $0 (5 daily slots; dofollow only if Top 3 daily AND badge displayed); Premium Launch $29 (guaranteed dofollow DR 72, blog post, social posts); Premium Plus $69 | Free (verified listing, badge required); Highlight $19/month; Spotlight $149/month |
| Dofollow link | Yes | Yes |
| Account required | Yes | Yes |
| Backlink badge required | Yes | Yes |
| Captcha | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Submission method | Web form | Web form |
| Status | Account required | Account required |
| Estimated monthly traffic | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-30 |
DR = Domain Rating. Domain Rating by Ahrefs. "—" means no DR recorded yet; "?" means LinkPing has not verified that field yet.
Verdict
- Startup Fame has the higher Domain Rating: 84 vs 73.
- Both are free to launch on.
- Both give a dofollow link.
- Both require an account.
- Both require a backlink badge.
Full submission guides: Aura++ · Startup Fame.
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FAQ
Which is better, Aura++ or Startup Fame?
Startup Fame has the higher Domain Rating: 84 vs 73. Both are free to launch on. Both give a dofollow link. Both require an account. Both require a backlink badge.
Is Aura++ free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free Launch $0 (5 daily slots; dofollow only if Top 3 daily AND badge displayed); Premium Launch $29 (guaranteed dofollow DR 72, blog post, social posts); Premium Plus $69
Is Startup Fame free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free (verified listing, badge required); Highlight $19/month; Spotlight $149/month
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