Directory index · researched October 2026
Crunchbase
crunchbase.comCrunchbase is a directory for startups and new products. We went through its submission pages in October 2026: what it costs, the link you get, who gets in and how to submit.
How much does Crunchbase cost?
Listing on Crunchbase is free.
No fee is stated for creating a profile. A contributor must register and socially authenticate with Google or LinkedIn. Content must be accurate, objective, unique, lawful, and not promotional. Crunchbase describes ongoing moderation; no backlink, badge, or review-queue wait is stated.
- A company or organization profile in Crunchbase's database
- Profile fields described in the help article include logo, founded date, website and social links, descriptions, headquarters, industries, founders, funding rounds, employees, board members, and advisors
Does Crunchbase give a dofollow backlink?
Crunchbase links to your site with a nofollow link, which asks Google not to count it.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 91.
Who gets into Crunchbase, and how fast?
Every product that fits gets listed.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
How much traffic does Crunchbase get?
Similarweb ranks crunchbase.com #10,201 in the world by traffic.
What Crunchbase says about its audience: “80M Users and Counting” on the public pricing page; no listing-specific reach guarantee was shown.
How do you submit to Crunchbase?
You submit to Crunchbase through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Email and password, Google, and LinkedIn.
What the form asks for
- E-mail Address
- First Name
- Last Name
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Researched 30 October 2026 from Crunchbase's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.