Directory index · researched October 2026
IndieHackerStacks
indiehackerstacks.comIndieHackerStacks is a directory for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, developer tools, and SaaS. 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 IndieHackerStacks cost?
Listing on IndieHackerStacks is free, with paid options from $40.
The free Pro option is limited to 1 product, with lifetime placement, and includes a backlink (the pricing page claims DR 29). No reciprocal-backlink or badge prerequisite, waiting period, or review queue is stated.
- 1 product
- Backlink; pricing page claims DR 29
- Traffic to the product site
- Lifetime placement
- Unlimited products
- Dofollow backlink
- Traffic to the product site
- Lifetime placement
- Google SEO benefit
- Featured label for 1 product for 1 month
- Early-bird price; page shows $85 crossed out and says 42 remain
Does IndieHackerStacks give a dofollow backlink?
IndieHackerStacks links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 25.
Who gets into IndieHackerStacks, and how fast?
Every product that fits gets listed.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
How much traffic does IndieHackerStacks get?
Similarweb ranks indiehackerstacks.com #3,344,906 in the world by traffic.
What IndieHackerStacks says about its audience: Homepage says “Loved by Founders worldwide.” Pricing makes general traffic and visibility claims, but gives no traffic, subscriber, or audience count.
How do you submit to IndieHackerStacks?
You submit to IndieHackerStacks through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Google.
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Researched 30 October 2026 from IndieHackerStacks's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.