Manual directory submission service for SaaS, AI and startup founders

Startup directory submission service.You build. We handle the listings.

We manually submit your SaaS, AI tool, or digital product to 50–200+ relevant directories. Get submission links and screenshot proof in 6–7 business days.

From $39 one-time

Where startups get discovered

Domain Rating
  • Product HuntDR91
  • SaaSHubDR80
  • CapterraDR91
  • AlternativeToDR80
  • Uneed.bestDR77
  • TinyLaunchDR73
  • SourceForgeDR92
200+ more directories

Sample report

DirectoryURLProof
Product Huntproducthunt.comSaved
SaaSHubsaashub.comSaved
Capterracapterra.comSaved
AlternativeToalternativeto.netSaved
Uneed.bestuneed.bestSaved
TinyLaunchtinylaunch.comSaved
SourceForgesourceforge.netSaved
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Submission links + screenshot proof

  • 100% manual
  • 6–7 business days
  • 30-day guarantee

Build your presence for AI search

Relevant public listings can help AI search discover your product.

  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Claude
  • Perplexity

KNOW YOUR BACKLINK STRENGTH

Free Domain Rating checker

Check your website’s Domain Rating with Ahrefs data. Understand your backlink profile before planning your next directory submissions.

Free to check · No signup required · Score from 0 to 100

  • Measure backlink strength

    Understand your website’s Ahrefs Domain Rating on a scale from 0 to 100.

  • Compare your starting point

    Know where your backlink profile stands before planning relevant directory submissions.

  • Plan your next steps

    Use the insight to set realistic goals and follow changes as your website earns links.

DR is an Ahrefs metric, not a Google ranking factor. Relevance, traffic, and the quality of individual links matter too.

From startup details to submission proof

How our startup directory submission service works

Choose a package, share your product details, and let our team handle the directory submissions by hand.

Your product. Our manual submission team.

  1. Choose your submission package

    Select 50, 100, or 200 directory submissions. One-time pricing starts at $39, with no ongoing subscription.

  2. Share your startup details

    Send your website URL, product description, category, logo, and screenshots through the onboarding form.

  3. We match and submit manually

    We select relevant directories for your product, complete the forms by hand, and document each submission.

  4. Receive your reports

    In 6–7 business days, get submission links and screenshot proof, plus a technical SEO audit report and a prompt to help fix the issues.

Directory approvals follow each platform’s own review schedule.

Choose your submission package
Launch Your Startup Right

Choose Your Launch Package

Get your startup discovered with done-for-you manual directory submissions. Best for SaaS, web apps, mobile apps, online tools, and digital products.

Try Our Service

Starter

Perfect for testing our service

$39one-time
50 directories
$0.78 per directory
  • 50 high-authority directories
    • Guaranteed DR increase0 to 10+
  • 6-7 day professional delivery
  • Complete detailed submission report
  • Complete technical SEO audit report
  • 100% manual submissions
  • Email support included
  • Money-back guarantee
Best Value

Pro

Complete package for maximum impact

$119one-time
200 directories
$0.60 per directory
  • 200 elite directories
    • Guaranteed DR increase0 to 30+
    • 1 month Auditmatic subscription
    • 1 product review blog or guest post
  • Extra submissions at no cost until DR 30
  • 6-7 day professional delivery
  • Complete detailed submission report
  • Complete technical SEO audit report
  • 100% manual submissions
  • Priority email support
  • Money-back guarantee
For Growing Startups

Growth

More coverage for growing startups

$69one-time
100 directories
$0.69 per directory
  • 100 premium directories
    • Guaranteed DR increase0 to 20+
    • 1 month Auditmatic subscription
    • 1 product review blog or guest post
  • 6-7 day professional delivery
  • Complete detailed submission report
  • Complete technical SEO audit report
  • 100% manual submissions
  • Email support included
  • Money-back guarantee
Prefer to DIY?

Get Our Premium Directory Database

Same directories we use for our service. Just the list, you do the submissions yourself.

DIY Database

50 Database

For founders who prefer to submit themselves

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$15one-time

50

directories

$0.30

per directory

  • 50 curated high-authority directories
  • Website name, URL & Domain Rating for each
  • Clean CSV format
  • Directory DR range from 25 to 95
  • Delivered instantly to your email
  • Estimated submission time: 8-10 hours
  • One-time payment, lifetime access
Best DIY Value

100 Database

Complete list for serious launchers

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$25one-time

100

directories

$0.25

per directory

  • 100 premium high-authority directories
  • Website name, URL & Domain Rating for each
  • Clean CSV format
  • Directory DR range from 25 to 95
  • Delivered instantly to your email
  • Estimated submission time: 15-20 hours
  • One-time payment, lifetime access

DIY Reality: 15-20 hours of manual work

Each directory has different requirements. Most founders choose done-for-you to save time and get delivery in 6-7 business days.

Why directory submission matters for startups

Build a wider presence for your product through relevant directory listings, useful links, and consistent brand information.

  • Referral traffic

    Reach people browsing tools in your category. Relevant startup directory listings give interested visitors another route to your website.

  • Early backlink opportunities

    Create relevant product profiles that may link to your website and help you establish an early backlink profile.

  • Niche visibility

    Show up on SaaS, AI tool, and product directories built around your category, where people look for solutions like yours.

  • More discovery paths

    Give people and search engines more ways to find your website through public directory profiles and product listings.

  • Brand consistency

    Keep your product name, description, and website details aligned so potential customers can recognize your startup across platforms.

  • Competitive research

    See how similar products describe and position themselves. Use relevant directory categories to understand your competitive landscape.

  • Less manual work

    Let our team handle repetitive directory submission forms, categories, and verification while you focus on your product.

  • Backlink profile growth

    Build a foundation of relevant listings and monitor changes in your backlink profile and Ahrefs Domain Rating over time.

  • Get discovered by AI

    Public product profiles can give AI search more context about your startup. Citations and recommendations vary by assistant and query.

Explore directory submission plans

Relevant listings. Clear product details. Manual submissions.

Manual directory submission vs DIY and automation

Compare the work you still need to handle with DIY or automation, and what SubmitWell takes off your plate.

DIY directory submissions

  • Research and repetitive form-filling take time away from your product.
  • Every category choice, CAPTCHA, and email check is yours to handle.
  • You keep track of submission links, logins, and screenshots yourself.

Bot submissions

  • CAPTCHAs and email verification can stop an automated submission.
  • One script may not work across different directory forms and rules.
  • Failed attempts and missing proof still need manual checking.

AI agent submissions

  • Misread fields can lead to wrong categories or incomplete submissions.
  • Generic AI descriptions can miss your product’s real strengths.
  • Form accuracy, verification, and submission proof still need human review.

SubmitWell manual service

  • Directory research and submission forms handled by our team.
  • Product details and categories checked by real people.
  • Submission links and screenshot proof you can verify.
  • Your submission report delivered in 6–7 business days.
Proof-backed results

Recent Client Domains Now Showing Strong DR

Real client domains with visible Ahrefs backlink checker metrics after completed manual directory submission work.

Client result cards showing current Domain Rating, backlinks, and linking websites after directory submission work

Metrics are taken from Ahrefs backlink checker snapshots and can change as backlink indexes update.

Digia logoVerified

DR

21

Backlinks

7.1K

LinkingSites

1.5K

AAT.ee logo

AAT.ee

aat.ee
Verified

DR

38

Backlinks

830K

LinkingSites

779

Wzrd logoVerified

DR

24

Backlinks

17K

LinkingSites

51

Frontrank logo

Frontrank

frontrank.com
Verified

DR

28

Backlinks

2.3K

LinkingSites

690

Stamina.io logo

Stamina.io

stamina.io
Verified

DR

27

Backlinks

31K

LinkingSites

1.9K

FISART logoVerified

DR

31

Backlinks

649

LinkingSites

259

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything founders need to know before buying.

What is SubmitWell?+

SubmitWell is a manual startup directory submission service for SaaS, AI tools, web apps, mobile apps, and other digital products. We submit your product to relevant directories and deliver submission links and screenshot proof.

How can a startup directory submission service help improve my startup’s online visibility?+

Relevant directory profiles give potential customers more places to discover and learn about your product. They can create referral opportunities and backlinks, while consistent product details help people recognize your brand across platforms.

How many directory submissions are included in each plan?+

Starter includes 50 directory submissions, Growth includes 100, and Pro includes 200. These numbers describe the submissions we complete, not a guaranteed number of approved or published listings. Each directory decides whether and when to publish your product.

What types of businesses is this service designed for?+

Our service is designed for digital products, SaaS startups, AI tools, web applications, mobile apps, and other technology products. Local service businesses and personal portfolios may not be a good fit for our directory network.

Can directory submissions help my SEO?+

Relevant directory listings may create backlink opportunities, referral traffic, and additional discovery paths. Their SEO value depends on the directory, the listing, and your wider website strategy. Submitting to a directory does not guarantee rankings, traffic, or a DR increase from that listing. Any package-specific Domain Rating commitment is covered separately by our published refund policy. Read our refund policy.

Do you use bots to submit?+

No. Our team handles directory submissions manually, including product details, category selection, and the verification steps required by each platform.

What is the step-by-step process?+

Choose a submission plan, complete the onboarding form with your startup details, and let our team select relevant directories and submit your product by hand. You then receive a report with directory details, submission links, and screenshots.

Will my directory listings include dofollow backlinks?+

Link attributes depend on each directory. A listing may use a followed link, a nofollow link, a sponsored link, or no direct website link. We do not promise a fixed percentage of dofollow backlinks. Relevant profiles can still provide product visibility and referral opportunities.

How long do submissions and directory approvals take?+

Our submission work and report are delivered within 6–7 business days from payment confirmation. Publication is separate: each directory follows its own review schedule, which can take days, weeks, or longer. A submitted listing may still be pending review when your report arrives.

What happens if a directory rejects my submission?+

Each directory makes its own editorial decision, so acceptance is not guaranteed. Contact [email protected] to discuss whether a correction, retry, or alternative directory is appropriate. A rejection or delayed approval alone does not qualify for a refund. If we fail to deliver the promised submission work or service standards, you can request a refund within 30 days of purchase under our refund policy. Read our refund policy.

Will I receive a submission report?+

Yes. You receive a shareable online report with a CSV download, directory names and URLs, submission links, and screenshot proof where available, within our 6–7 business day delivery window. The report documents submission work; it is not a live tracker of pending, approved, and published listings. A submission link or screenshot is not confirmation that a directory has approved or published the listing.

How do you choose directories relevant to my business?+

We consider your product category, niche, intended audience, and each directory’s submission and editorial requirements. Geography is considered where relevant. The aim is to select platforms suited to your product, rather than submit the same directory mix for every startup.

What information do you need to get started?+

The onboarding form collects your startup or product name, website URL, product description, category, logo, screenshots, and contact information. Individual directories may require additional product or business details to complete their forms.

Is the price a one-time payment? Are there additional fees?+

Yes. Starter is $39, Growth is $69, and Pro is $119 as a one-time payment for our submission service, with no recurring SubmitWell service charge. Separate paid-directory fees, premium placement, and optional platform upgrades are not included in the package price and are set by those platforms.

Can I edit or remove listings later?+

Usually, where the directory allows it. We provide the Gmail credentials used for your submissions so you can access and manage listings. Editing and removal options depend on each platform’s rules.

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