ShowMySites vs Startup Fame
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Side by side
| [ShowMySites](/directories/showmysites.com) | [Startup Fame](/directories/startupfa.me) | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 71 | 84 |
| Free to launch | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing notes | Free $0 (dofollow only after reciprocal link or badge is verified); Premium $10 one-time per account (dofollow with no link/badge) | 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 | 1,100 | 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 71.
- Both are free to launch on.
- Both give a dofollow link.
- Both require an account.
- Both require a backlink badge.
Full submission guides: ShowMySites · Startup Fame.
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FAQ
Which is better, ShowMySites or Startup Fame?
Startup Fame has the higher Domain Rating: 84 vs 71. Both are free to launch on. Both give a dofollow link. Both require an account. Both require a backlink badge.
Is ShowMySites free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free $0 (dofollow only after reciprocal link or badge is verified); Premium $10 one-time per account (dofollow with no link/badge)
Is Startup Fame free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free (verified listing, badge required); Highlight $19/month; Spotlight $149/month
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