Question 1

Which launch platforms are completely free?

Accepted Answer

Product Hunt, Peerlist Launchpad, Hacker News, Indie Hackers and many startup directories offer a free listing. Some add paid placement on top, but the basic submission does not require payment.

Question 2

Do free launch platforms give backlinks?

Accepted Answer

Some do, some do not. Free listings often carry a nofollow link, while editorial or top-ranked placements may be followed. Check the link policy for each platform before you treat it as a backlink.

Question 3

Is a free launch worth it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A free listing is a permanent page, a referral source and a reason to write the launch story. The free tier is where most makers should start before paying for distribution.

Platform	Pricing	Link	Audience
Product HuntLaunch platform	Free	Nofollow	Early adopters
UneedLaunch platform	Free + paid	Top-ranked only	Founders
FazierLaunch platform	Free + paid	Top-ranked only	Makers
MicroLaunchLaunch platform	Free + paid	Varies	Indie hackers
Peerlist LaunchpadLaunch platform	Free	Varies	Developers
Hacker News — Show HNCommunity	Free	Nofollow	Engineers
TinyLaunchLaunch platform	Free + paid	Top-ranked only	Indie hackers
DevHuntLaunch platform	Free	Varies	Developers
BetaListLaunch platform	Free + paid	Varies	Early adopters looking for beta access
Startup FameLaunch platform	Free + paid	Varies	Founders

Free product launch platforms

Free product launch platforms FAQ