Smol Launch vs Startup Fame
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Side by side
| [Smol Launch](/directories/smollaunch.com) | [Startup Fame](/directories/startupfa.me) | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 76 | 84 |
| Free to launch | Yes | 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 | Free (verified listing, badge required); Highlight $19/month; Spotlight $149/month |
| Dofollow link | Not yet verified | Yes |
| Account required | Yes | Yes |
| Backlink badge required | No | 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 76.
- Both are free to launch on.
- Startup Fame gives a dofollow link; LinkPing has not verified this for Smol Launch.
- Both require an account.
- Startup Fame requires a backlink badge; Smol Launch does not require a badge.
Full submission guides: Smol Launch · Startup Fame.
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FAQ
Which is better, Smol Launch or Startup Fame?
Startup Fame has the higher Domain Rating: 84 vs 76. Both are free to launch on. Startup Fame gives a dofollow link; LinkPing has not verified this for Smol Launch. Both require an account. Startup Fame requires a backlink badge; Smol Launch does not require a badge.
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
Is Startup Fame free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free (verified listing, badge required); Highlight $19/month; Spotlight $149/month
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