Solo Launches is a free, maker-friendly platform for indie founders to list and launch their SaaS products, gaining visibility, traffic, and early traction from a community of builders and early adopters.
What is Solo Launches?
Solo Launches is a lightweight launchpad where solo founders and indie hackers submit their products for free, choose a launch slot, and get a do-follow backlink. The platform takes your product name, description, and logo, then presents it to a focused audience who can like, comment, and visit. It runs entirely on the web and is built for simplicity — no complex forms, just a two-click submission.
Key Features
- Free listing — Submit your product at no cost and get a permanent do-follow link from a high-DR directory.
- Featured spot — Reserve a prominent slot at the top of the page for $19, with a logo, larger display, and priority visibility.
- Launch scheduling — Pick a future launch date from available slots; a live countdown timer shows time until the next launch period (UTC).
- Community engagement — Each listing receives likes, comments, and a “by” mention linking to the maker’s profile — fostering real feedback.
- Weekly winners — Every week, the top performers (by community support and traffic) earn awards (e.g., Golden Rocket, Silver Spark, Bronze Boost) with permanent badges on their listing.
- Launch archive — Past launches remain browsable, building a searchable history of indie products.
- Category tagging — Products are categorized (e.g., Marketing & Sales, Productivity, SaaS & Tools) for easy discovery.
Who is it for?
- Indie hackers and solo founders — Launch a new SaaS or side project to get early user feedback and validation.
- MVP builders — List a minimum viable product in seconds to test demand without a marketing budget.
- Small product teams — Promote a niche tool or app to a targeted audience of other builders and enthusiasts.
What can you do with Solo Launches?
- Launch a product for free — Submit your startup with a name, description, and link; it appears in the “Launching now” section during your chosen week.
- Boost visibility with a featured spot — Pay $19 to appear at the top of the page with a larger card, gaining extra clicks and backlink value.
- Track performance — See likes and comments on your listing; weekly winners show which products gained the most traction.
How does it work?
- Visit the site and click the launch button.
- Fill in your product name, description, category, and URL.
- Pick an available launch slot from upcoming weeks.
- Your product is listed automatically; engage with the community to increase visibility.
- (Optional) Purchase a featured spot to jump to the top.
Pricing
Listing is free. Featured spots are available for a flat $19 fee.
FAQ
Is Solo Launches really free?
Yes, submitting your product and getting a do-follow backlink costs nothing. The only optional paid feature is the $19 featured spot for premium placement.
What kind of products can I launch?
Any SaaS, tool, side project, or digital product — categories include Marketing & Sales, Productivity, SaaS & Tools, AI & Machine Learning, Video & Content Creation, Gaming, and more.
How long does my listing stay active?
Your product appears in the “Launching now” section during its launch week and remains in the “Past launches” archive indefinitely, with all likes and comments preserved.
Do I get a backlink?
Yes, every listing includes a do-follow link to your product’s website, helping with SEO and referral traffic.
How are weekly winners chosen?
Winners are determined by a combination of community support (likes, comments) and traffic generated during the launch week, as tracked by Solo Launches.
