Product Hunt vs Smol Launch
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Side by side
| [Product Hunt](/directories/producthunt.com) | [Smol Launch](/directories/smollaunch.com) | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 91 | 76 |
| Free to launch | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing notes | Free to launch; paid promotion optional | Free submissions (50/week pool; badge-verified launches also free with a separate 50/week pool); Premium $19/week featured; Maker Pass $99/year; Launch Everywhere directory service from $99 |
| Dofollow link | No | Not yet verified |
| Account required | Yes | Yes |
| Backlink badge required | No | No |
| 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
- Product Hunt has the higher Domain Rating: 91 vs 76.
- Both are free to launch on.
- Product Hunt gives a nofollow link; LinkPing has not verified this for Smol Launch.
- Both require an account.
- Neither requires a badge.
Full submission guides: Product Hunt · Smol Launch.
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FAQ
Which is better, Product Hunt or Smol Launch?
Product Hunt has the higher Domain Rating: 91 vs 76. Both are free to launch on. Product Hunt gives a nofollow link; LinkPing has not verified this for Smol Launch. Both require an account. Neither requires a badge.
Is Product Hunt free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free to launch; paid promotion optional
Is Smol Launch free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free submissions (50/week pool; badge-verified launches also free with a separate 50/week pool); Premium $19/week featured; Maker Pass $99/year; Launch Everywhere directory service from $99
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