Startup Fame vs Website Launches
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Side by side
| [Startup Fame](/directories/startupfa.me) | [Website Launches](/directories/websitelaunches.com) | |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 84 | 71 |
| Free to launch | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing notes | Free (verified listing, badge required); Highlight $19/month; Spotlight $149/month | No pricing shown (free) |
| Dofollow link | Yes | Not yet verified |
| Account required | Yes | No |
| Backlink badge required | Yes | No |
| Captcha | Not yet verified | No |
| Submission method | Web form | Web form |
| Status | Account required | Free, no account needed |
| 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 71.
- Both are free to launch on.
- Startup Fame gives a dofollow link; LinkPing has not verified this for Website Launches.
- Startup Fame requires an account; Website Launches takes submissions without an account.
- Startup Fame requires a backlink badge; Website Launches does not require a badge.
Full submission guides: Startup Fame · Website Launches.
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FAQ
Which is better, Startup Fame or Website Launches?
Startup Fame has the higher Domain Rating: 84 vs 71. Both are free to launch on. Startup Fame gives a dofollow link; LinkPing has not verified this for Website Launches. Startup Fame requires an account; Website Launches takes submissions without an account. Startup Fame requires a backlink badge; Website Launches does not require a badge.
Is Startup Fame free?
Yes. Pricing notes: Free (verified listing, badge required); Highlight $19/month; Spotlight $149/month
Is Website Launches free?
Yes. Pricing notes: No pricing shown (free)
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