Dev Lanz is a community-driven directory and launchpad for developers to discover, upvote, and submit tech products, tools, apps, APIs, and resources. It combines a daily launch feed with category browsing and paid featured slots, making it a practical alternative to Product Hunt for developer-focused audiences.
What is Dev Lanz?
Dev Lanz is a web-based platform that curates and ranks developer tools and tech products. It accepts submissions from creators, organizes them into categories, and allows the community to upvote and comment. The site is free to browse and includes paid "Premium Plus" featured placements for products that want extra visibility. It positions itself as a place to "discover and upvote the best tech products" with a focus on tools built for developers.
Key Features
- Project Submission — Creators can submit their own tools using the "Submit Your Tool" link, providing a title, description, category tags, and a live website URL.
- Upvoting and Comments — Each listing shows a vote count and a comment section, letting the community surface the most useful products.
- Daily Launch Countdown — A live timer counts down to the next batch of new launches, building anticipation for daily drops.
- Categorized Directory — Products are tagged with categories such as Artificial Intelligence, SEO, Fintech, Developer Tools, and more, enabling targeted discovery.
- Featured Premium Plus Spots — The homepage reserves top slots for featured products, giving paid placements prominent exposure.
- Top Products Sections — Listings are grouped into "Launching Today," "Yesterday's Launches," "Last Week's Top," and "Last Month's Top," providing time-based rankings.
Who is it for?
- Indie developers and founders who want to launch their tools to a targeted technical audience and gather early feedback through upvotes and comments.
- Developers looking for a steady stream of new APIs, SaaS products, and coding utilities without sorting through general app marketplaces.
- Product marketers who track the developer tooling landscape for competitive analysis or partnership opportunities.
What can you do with Dev Lanz?
- Launch a new tool — Submit your product to the directory, pick relevant categories, and share the listing to drive initial traffic and validation.
- Discover emerging products — Browse the daily launch feed or filter by category to find tools like SaasHunt (a SaaS directory), Maptrics (SEO monitoring), or AntForms (a form builder).
- Gauge community interest — Use upvote counts and comment threads to judge demand for a type of tool before building or buying.
How does Dev Lanz work?
The platform operates as a simple publish-and-vote system. When a creator submits a product, it appears under the current day's launches, complete with a thumbnail, description, category tags, and a link to the live site. Visitors can upvote and comment, and the total vote count determines placement within the "Top" sections. Paid "Premium Plus" spots are displayed at the very top of the homepage, independent of the vote-based rankings.
Pricing
Dev Lanz runs a freemium model. Browsing, voting, and commenting are free for everyone. Creators can submit tools at no apparent cost, while the "Premium Plus Spot" links lead to a pricing page for optional featured placement. The exact cost of premium placement is not disclosed on the homepage.
