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Launching Next submission guide

Launching Next showcases new tech startups and side projects.

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Why founders submit to Launching Next

It says it has featured 45,669 startups and sends a weekly email briefing to over 5,000 founders. Founders, early adopters, and people tracking new startups browse it.

Pricing as Launching Next states it: 'Submitting to Launching Next is free.' An optional $99 upgrade, offered after submitting, gets the startup considered for publication 'within 1-business day'. Review and timing: 'We review submissions every day.' There is no standard timeline. The $99 expedited option targets consideration within 1 business day. You get an email only if the startup is published.

When we checked live listings, outbound product links were followed (dofollow). Ahrefs Domain Rating was 56 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when pre-launch teams want a “launching next” calendar listing.

What we handle on Launching Next

  • 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
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How to submit to Launching Next

  1. Open launchingnext.com/submit/ (no account needed)
  2. Enter startup name, URL, a 5-8 word headline, and a description of up to 2,500 characters
  3. Add 5-10 comma-separated tags, choose a submission type, and pick your planned 90-day marketing spend
  4. Enter your name and email, answer the quick check, and submit
  5. Optionally pay $99 on the next page for expedited consideration within 1 business day. Otherwise wait for the publish email

Prefer to DIY? Open the Launching Next 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 Launching Next

  • Keep the headline to 5-8 words and prepare 5-10 tags, because the form enforces both.
  • You are emailed only if published. No email means the startup wasn't selected.
  • The $99 upgrade only speeds up consideration (within 1 business day). It is not described as guaranteeing publication.

Alternatives to Launching Next

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Launching Next submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to Launching Next?

'Submitting to Launching Next is free.' An optional $99 upgrade, offered after submitting, gets the startup considered for publication 'within 1-business day'.

Are Launching Next links dofollow?

Launching Next gives a followed (dofollow) link to your site, so the listing can pass link equity. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.

How long does Launching Next take to review a submission?

'We review submissions every day.' There is no standard timeline. The $99 expedited option targets consideration within 1 business day. You get an email only if the startup is published.

What do I need to submit to Launching Next?

Startup Name, Startup URL, Headline: 5-8 words, Full description: max 2,500 characters, Tags: 5-10, comma-separated, Submission type: side project / bootstrapped startup / investor funded startup / none of these, Planned 90-day marketing spend (bracket), Your name and email (not published).

Pay for Launching Next plus the rest of the public catalog.

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