LaunchPanda is a directory launch platform that ranks 255+ directories and provides a step-by-step roadmap for indie builders to list their products and earn free backlinks and traffic.
What is LaunchPanda?
LaunchPanda is a free tool that helps indie builders find and submit their products to directory platforms. It takes your startup's information (name, description, tagline, etc.) as input and outputs a personalized list of matched directories with one-click copy-paste support. Created by brothers Thomas and Jeroen van Welsenes, it currently tracks over 255 directories and has facilitated 2,108+ launches.
Key Features
- 255+ Directory Roadmap: LaunchPanda ranks directories by free traffic and backlinks they deliver, ordered by difficulty.
- One-Click Copy-Paste: Save your product info once; each directory's fields are pre-filled and copied with one click.
- Personalized Matching: Directories are matched to your product's stage (e.g., "Just started", "Growing").
- Submission Tracker: Track which directories you've submitted to and your progress through the roadmap.
- Auto Launch Service: Paid service that automatically submits to 40-50 handpicked directories, guaranteeing a minimum Domain Rating of 20.
- Pro Badge & Community: Pro users get a badge and access to a community for feedback.
- Free Subreddit Post Roadmap: Included for Pro users.
Who is it for?
- Indie Developers: Quickly list a newly shipped product on multiple directories without manual form-filling.
- Early-Stage Founders: Build domain rating and search visibility by earning dofollow backlinks from directory listings.
- Solo Entrepreneurs: Save 20+ hours of manual submission work with the roadmap and auto-submission.
What can you do with LaunchPanda?
- Launch on Product Hunt, Peerlist, and 250+ directories: Use the ranked roadmap to prioritize high-DR directories like Product Hunt (DR 91) and Peerlist (DR 58).
- Gain free backlinks: Each directory listing includes a dofollow backlink, boosting your site's SEO.
- Track your launch progress: The dashboard shows completed vs remaining submissions and visualizes traffic growth over 30 days.
How does LaunchPanda work?
- Create Your Startup Profile: Enter your product info (name, description, tagline, etc.) in under 30 seconds.
- Find Your Fit: The tool matches you to relevant directories based on your product stage and goals.
- Copy & Submit: For each directory, click to copy pre-filled fields, then paste them into the directory's submission form. Optionally, use the Auto Launch service to automate the process.
Pricing
LaunchPanda is free to use for browsing directories and manually submitting. Paid tiers include:
- Monthly ($14.99/month): Full access to all directories, startup profiles, pro badge, community, and subreddit roadmap.
- Pro Lifetime ($24, normally $29): Same as monthly but one-time payment for lifetime access.
- Auto Launch ($129-$189 per launch): Automated submissions to 40-50 directories with guaranteed DR≥20, plus social shoutouts.
FAQ
Is LaunchPanda really free?
Yes, browsing directories, saving your Startup Profile, and manual copy-paste submission are free. Pro features require a subscription or lifetime purchase.
How many directories are included?
Over 255 directories, with new ones added regularly.
What is Domain Rating and why does it matter?
Domain Rating (DR) is a metric from Ahrefs measuring a site's backlink profile. Higher DR directories pass more SEO value to your site. LaunchPanda ranks directories by DR and free backlink quality.
Can I use LaunchPanda for multiple products?
Yes, Pro and Auto Launch plans allow unlimited startup profiles.
What is the money-back guarantee?
Auto Launch has a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, the submissions are reverted and dofollow backlinks are lost.
