The Nick Launches Directory Finder is a searchable, filterable database of 156 hand-verified launch directories for indie hackers and SaaS founders to gain visibility, backlinks, and early users.
What is Nick Launches Directory Finder?
It is a curated online tool that lists 156 launch directories—places where you can submit your product—sorted by Domain Rating (Ahrefs DR) from highest to lowest. Each entry includes DR score, pricing model (free, freemium, or paid), focus area (general, AI agents, dev tools, B2B, indie), link type (dofollow or nofollow), backlink quality (weak, okay, strong), and a direct "Visit →" link. The tool is free to use, requires no signup, and is built and maintained by Nick Launches, a weekly product launch directory for indie makers.
Key Features
- Full-text search — search by directory name or description across all 156 entries.
- Filter by pricing — toggle between All, Free, Freemium, and Paid directories.
- Filter by focus — narrow down to General, Agents (AI tools), Dev Tools, B2B, or Indie categories.
- Filter by minimum DR — set a floor (e.g., 60+) to see only high-authority directories.
- Clear filter button — quickly reset all selections to browse the full list.
- Bookmarkable — press
Ctrl+Dto save the page with your current filters. - Share buttons — share the tool on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Reddit, or Hacker News.
- Promo code LAUNCH20 — 20% off the manual submission service (linked from the tool).
Who is it for?
- Indie hackers — to find directories that accept side projects and early-stage products for free backlinks and exposure.
- SaaS founders — to identify high-DR directories (e.g., Product Hunt, G2, Capterra) that can lift domain authority and drive traffic.
- SEO specialists — to quickly discover dofollow backlink opportunities filtered by DR and pricing model.
- Startup marketers — to build a prioritized submission list for product launches without wading through link-bait blog posts.
Use cases
- Launch visibility — submit your new product to top directories like SourceForge (DR 93) or Product Hunt (DR 91) to gain early users and strong backlinks.
- SEO backlink building — filter by dofollow and min DR 60+ to find directories that pass authority directly to your site, such as Capterra (DR 91, dofollow) or BetaList (DR 75, dofollow).
- Niche targeting — use the focus filter to find AI agent directories (e.g., Futurepedia, DR 72) or dev-tool-specific directories (e.g., StackShare, DR 79).
- Competitor research — scan the list to see where competing products are listed and add those directories to your own submission plan.
How does it work?
Visit the tool. Use the search bar or filters to narrow down directories. Click any "Visit →" link to go directly to the submission page of that directory. For directories requiring manual submission, you can submit your product yourself. Alternatively, use the paid submission service (with code LAUNCH20) to have Nick Launches submit to all relevant directories for you.
Pricing
The directory finder itself is completely free, with no registration required. The optional directory submission service costs money (exact price not listed on the tool page) and offers a 20% discount with code LAUNCH20.
