Directory index · Launch platforms · researched October 2026
Open Launch
open-launch.comOpen Launch is a launch platform for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, design tools, developer tools, marketing tools, no-code tools, productivity apps, 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 Open Launch cost?
Listing on Open Launch is free if you wait your turn, with paid options from $12.
Free launches are $0, but slots are fully booked into 2027; the site says to start a launch to be emailed when free slots reopen. The free plan says a dofollow backlink is conditional on ranking in the daily top 3 and displaying the site's badge.
- Homepage feature
- Free slots currently fully booked into 2027
- Dofollow backlink only if the project ranks in the daily top 3 and displays the site's badge
- Launch as early as the next day; launches occur at 8:00 AM UTC
- Guaranteed dofollow backlink from a DR 71 domain
- Homepage feature
- Immediate availability; 10 premium slots daily
- Premium Launch
- Dedicated SEO article targeting “[Your Product] review” keywords
- Google ranking strategy
- Long-term search-traffic content
- Shown discounted from $199
Extras they sell
- SEO Growth Package $59 one-time, shown reduced from $199
- Bundle of a Premium Launch, dedicated SEO article, ranking strategy, and long-term SEO content. FAQ says the package is non-refundable.
- Streak Challenge visibility rewards
- Sign-in-based streak rewards are described as earning featured placement, automatic main-page promotion, priority visibility for submissions, and community badges; no separate price is shown.
- 1-month homepage sponsorship $29 for 1 month, one-time (shown as $29/month; was $99)
- Homepage sidebar placement, visibility on every project page, a dofollow link in the GitHub sponsors section (DR 96), and direct traffic. Six spots are stated to be available.
- 3-month homepage sponsorship $59 for 3 months, one-time ($20/month equivalent; save 32%)
- Homepage sidebar placement, visibility on every project page, a dofollow link in the GitHub sponsors section (DR 96), and direct traffic. Six spots are stated to be available.
- 12-month homepage sponsorship $199 for 12 months, one-time ($17/month equivalent; save 43%)
- Homepage sidebar placement, visibility on every project page, a dofollow link in the GitHub sponsors section (DR 96), and direct traffic. Six spots are stated to be available.
Does Open Launch give a dofollow backlink?
Open Launch links to your site with a nofollow link, which asks Google not to count it.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 71.
Who gets into Open Launch, and how fast?
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
No product review SLA is stated. Launches happen at 8:00 AM UTC; Premium is available as early as tomorrow, while free slots are booked into 2027. The FAQ says free reopening notifications are emailed.
How much traffic does Open Launch get?
Similarweb ranks open-launch.com #9,280,072 in the world by traffic.
What Open Launch says about its audience: Homepage/platform growth figures since May 2025: 57,982 total visitors and 194,427 page views. The sponsors page also claims about 4,000 recent monthly visitors and 3,000+ registered users; it reports sponsors averaged about 30 clicks/month and a 0.75% CTR, with a caveat that results vary.
How do you submit to Open Launch?
You submit to Open Launch through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Email and password, Google, and GitHub.
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Open Launch's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.