AppSumo alternatives
AppSumo is products ready to trade margin for volume. If that audience or format is not the right fit, these are the closest launch platforms by category, audience and link policy.
| Platform | Pricing | Link | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| SideProjectorsMarketplace | Free + paid | Varies | Buyers and sellers of small projects |
| G2Directory | Free | Nofollow | B2B software buyers |
| CapterraDirectory | Free | Nofollow | SMB software buyers |
| LinkedInCommunity | Free | Nofollow | B2B buyers |
| TLDR NewsletterNewsletter | Paid | Nofollow | Developers |
| FuturepediaDirectory | Free + paid | Varies | AI tool buyers |
| SaaSHubDirectory | Free + paid | Varies | Software buyers comparing tools |
| SaaSworthyDirectory | Free + paid | Varies | SaaS buyers |
| MicroLaunchLaunch platform | Free + paid | Varies | Indie hackers |
| DevHuntLaunch platform | Free | Varies | Developers |
How to choose a AppSumo alternative
Match the audience
Choose a platform read by lifetime-deal buyers, small businesses, not just the largest launch board.
Check the link policy
If a followed link matters, filter for dofollow. AppSumo is nofollow.
Pick the effort you can sustain
A high-effort launch is worth it once. For a batch, use the low-effort permanent directories.
AppSumo alternatives FAQ
It depends on the audience you want. SideProjectors is the closest match for lifetime-deal buyers, small businesses, while G2 is a good second option for b2b software buyers.
Compare the full launch map.
46 platforms, with pricing, audience and link rules.