Best startup directories
compared in 2026.
Compare 212 startup directories and adjacent promotion channels using the evidence retained in our source dataset. Known Domain Rating values can be used for sorting when available; unknown fields remain explicit. Every row links to its destination, and the public snapshot downloads as a reusable CSV.
Last reviewed 2026-10-11 · By CodeTrendy Editorial Team · Methodology below
Compare all 212 places
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212 places total · page 1 of 22
- GitHub
Host the repository and add topics so people browsing a topic can find it.
SEO & Developer CommunitiesCategorySEO & Developer CommunitiesDR9797 - Trustpilot
Consumer review platform. The free plan lets you claim a profile and invite reviewers.
Review PlatformsCategoryReview PlatformsDR9494 - Xing Company (DACH)
German LinkedIn. Company profile + link. DACH market.
Startup & Company DirectoriesCategoryStartup & Company DirectoriesDR9494 - Substack Discovery
Create a Substack about your niche.
Newsletter & Curated ListsCategoryNewsletter & Curated ListsDR9494 - SourceForge
Long-running software directory. Business software is added through its vendor program.
SaaS & Software DirectoriesCategorySaaS & Software DirectoriesDR9393 - npm Registry
Node packages. If any JS tools, publish them here.
Open Source & Code DirectoriesCategoryOpen Source & Code DirectoriesDR9393 - Webflow Showcase
If built with Webflow. Else pitch your design style.
Web App GalleriesCategoryWeb App GalleriesDR9292 - GitLab
Alternative to GitHub.
Open Source & Code DirectoriesCategoryOpen Source & Code DirectoriesDR9292 - Stack Overflow
Dev-focused. Answer questions related to your tool's domain.
Forum & Q&A CommunitiesCategoryForum & Q&A CommunitiesDR9292 - Gumroad
List tools/resources. Discover tab brings organic traffic.
Content & PressCategoryContent & PressDR9292
How this list is put together
Domain Rating (DR) is Ahrefs' 0-100 estimate of a domain's backlink-profile strength; it is not a measure of traffic, relevance, conversion, or guaranteed SEO value. The values and channel details were reconciled from the PY_DIREX source database on 2026-10-11; they are not a live endorsement or proof that every destination currently accepts submissions. Only 23 of 212 rows retain current first-party evidence. Missing DR fields display as a dash. Verify destination terms before submitting or paying. Sorting uses retained DR values descending, then name; rows without a DR appear last. No destination paid to be included in this ranking.
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