FoundrList submission guide

FoundrList is a launch platform and community for founders and makers, with a weekly launch board ranked by score and a weekly newsletter.

Last checked against FoundrList's own submission pages on October 15, 2026.

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72Domain Rating

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15-30 minEstimated effort

Why founders submit to FoundrList

Its pricing page cites DR 73, 100,000+ monthly visitors and 7,000+ newsletter founders.

Pricing as FoundrList states it: Free launch $0 (goes live in ~4 weeks, nofollow link). Standard Launch $29 one-time (list $49): live today, 7 days top of home page, permanent dofollow link (DR 73). 14-Day Featured $49 one-time (list $89) or $39/week. 30-Day Featured $99 one-time (list $229) or $79/month. Add-ons: Newsletter Feature $25, Featured blog post $99, SEO Boost $278, Boost Pro Max $403. Review and timing: Free launches are scheduled at least 4 weeks out ('In ~4 weeks'); paid launches go live 'as soon as payment succeeds'.

When we checked live listings, outbound product links were nofollow. Ahrefs Domain Rating was 72 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when indie founders want a small launch list with optional paid boost.

What we handle on FoundrList

Match your product to the right category and requirements
Prepare listing copy, assets, and submission details
Submit on your behalf and note approval or follow-up status
Report the listing URL when the page goes live

How to submit to FoundrList

Click 'Launch a Product' / 'Launch Agent' and sign up (foundrlist.com/agent)
Enter your product details in the launch agent
Free: qualify by adding the FoundrList badge or upvoting 3 launches and commenting on 1, then pick a week at least 4 weeks out
Paid: choose Standard ($29), 14-Day ($49) or 30-Day ($99) and pay via Stripe inside the launch agent to go live today
Free launches go live on the launch board that Monday at 12:01 AM PT for the whole week

Prefer to DIY? Open the FoundrList submission page (opens in a new tab). Most founders hire us when they want coverage across many directories without repeating this process.

Before you submit to FoundrList

A badge is optional: you can qualify for a free launch by upvoting 3 launches and commenting on 1 instead.
Only paid launches get the dofollow link; it stays as long as the listing is live, even after featured time ends.
Paid launches go first, so the free queue length moves with demand.

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FoundrList submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to FoundrList?

Free launch $0 (goes live in ~4 weeks, nofollow link). Standard Launch $29 one-time (list $49): live today, 7 days top of home page, permanent dofollow link (DR 73). 14-Day Featured $49 one-time (list $89) or $39/week. 30-Day Featured $99 one-time (list $229) or $79/month. Add-ons: Newsletter Feature $25, Featured blog post $99, SEO Boost $278, Boost Pro Max $403.

Are FoundrList links dofollow?

FoundrList marks outbound product links nofollow, so treat it as a discovery and referral channel rather than a link-building one. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.

How long does FoundrList take to review a submission?

Free launches are scheduled at least 4 weeks out ('In ~4 weeks'); paid launches go live 'as soon as payment succeeds'.

What do I need to submit to FoundrList?

FoundrList account (Launch Agent sign-up), Free launch qualification: add the FoundrList badge to your site, OR upvote 3 launches and comment on 1, Pick an open launch week at least 4 weeks out (free), Payment via Stripe for paid plans.

Pay for FoundrList plus the rest of the public catalog.

We complete submissions on time after intake. Approvals, reviews, and domain rating are never guaranteed.

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