Just Hunt is a web-based startup launchpad where indie hackers and solo founders submit products, compete for weekly rankings, and gain community feedback. It is a free-to-use directory and an alternative to Product Hunt.
What is Just Hunt?
Just Hunt takes product submissions from makers and turns them into public listing pages with upvote counts, categories, and tags. The input is a product name, description, URL, and category; the output is a shareable profile that appears in weekly launch periods and can be voted on by the community. The platform runs entirely in the browser, and the homepage shows a live countdown for the current launch period (Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026), during which 26 products are competing.
Key Features
- Free product submission — Creators can list a product at no cost via the Submit page; no fee is mentioned on the homepage.
- Weekly launch periods — Products are grouped into week-long competitions, with a fixed week currently running (Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026) and a countdown timer.
- Community upvoting and rankings — Each product page displays an upvote count, and the Trending This Week list ranks products by upvotes, engagement, shares, and views.
- Featured Products carousel — A curated set of hand-picked products gets extra visibility; current features include xHost, Tomorro, Instant OpenClaw setup, and WOZ Code.
- Scheduled Launches — 441 products are already approved for future weeks, each with a launch date and a "Notify me" button.
- Winners and Past Launches archive — The Winners and Past Launches pages track top performers from earlier weeks, such as Shipstry and KPI Studio.
- Category taxonomy — Products are filed under categories like AI & ML, SaaS & Tools, Marketing, Productivity, Finance, Design & Art, and E-commerce.
- DR Boost service — A separate directory submission service aims to increase domain rating by over 30 within weeks by submitting your product to other directories.
Who is it for?
- Indie hackers — Launch a new SaaS or tool to an engaged community of early adopters without paying a listing fee.
- Solo founders — Get upvotes, feedback, and visibility for a product during a weekly launch window, then review the results in the Winners section.
- Startup enthusiasts — Browse the live and scheduled product lists to discover emerging tools across categories like AI video generators, OpenClaw wrappers, and productivity apps.
- Content creators and marketers — Use the Trending and Winners archives to identify noteworthy products for roundups, reviews, or industry reports.
What can you do with Just Hunt?
- Launch a product: Submit your product at the Submit page to enter the next launch period.
- Boost SEO/DR: Use the Directory Submission Service to build backlinks and potentially raise your domain rating by over 30 within weeks.
- Track weekly winners: See the Winners page to find which products gained the most community support in a given week.
- Schedule future launches: Review the Scheduled Launches list for products launching in coming weeks and set Notify reminders.
- Monitor categories: Filter products by categories to compare tools in the same niche.
How does Just Hunt work?
- Submit a product with name, description, URL, and category.
- Get approved — products are approved for a specific launch week.
- Compete during that week — the product appears in the "Launching This Week" list with a visible upvote count.
- Gain community support — upvotes, shares, and engagement determine the Trending ranking.
- Measure results — after the week, the product moves to the Past Launches archive with its final standing.
Pricing
The core submission and discovery features are free to use. The site also references "paid plans" in its help links, but the homepage does not display tier prices; interested users can ask via the help/contact option. The DR Boost directory submission service is a separate offering and does not show pricing on the homepage.
Alternatives
- Product Hunt — the larger, longer-standing product discovery community, of which Just Hunt is an indie-focused alternative.
- IndieHunt — another launch platform that appears in Just Hunt's own listings, describing itself as an AI-powered platform with weekly launches for AI projects.
FAQ
How do I launch my product on Just Hunt?
You submit via the Submit page. After approval, your product is scheduled for a future launch week and becomes visible to the community; you can then encourage upvotes and engagement to improve its ranking.
Is Just Hunt free?
Yes, submitting and listing a product is free. The site mentions paid plans for advanced features, but the homepage does not list prices or what they include; contact the team through the help link.
What metrics determine the Trending ranking?
According to the homepage, the Trending This Week list is ranked by upvotes, engagement, shares, and views — not just a raw vote count.
Can I schedule a product launch in advance?
Yes. The Scheduled Launches section shows 441 products with future launch dates and a "Notify me" button, and you can schedule your own product after approval.
What is the DR Boost service?
The DR Boost service (linked from the homepage) is a directory submission service that submits your product to multiple directories with the goal of increasing your domain rating by over 30 within weeks. It is separate from the standard launch listing.
