Directory index · Launch platforms · researched October 2026
ProofStories
proofstories.ioProofStories is a launch platform 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 ProofStories cost?
Listing on ProofStories is free if you wait your turn, with paid options from $9.99.
Standard Launch is free and enters the standard launch queue. It is shown on the homepage for multiple days; products ranking in the top 3 receive a badge. No queue duration or backlink requirement is stated on the plans page.
- Standard launch queue
- Live on homepage for multiple days
- Badge for top 3 ranking products
- Skip the queue
- Top-of-directory placement
- Homepage placement
- Everything in Sponsored Launch
- Promoted product mention in newsletter
- Social promotion
Extras they sell
- Directory submission service - 60 directories $179
- Submission to selected directories, including SourceForge and G2, with a comprehensive submission report.
- Directory submission service - 110 directories $279
- 110-directory package marked Best Value; includes selected-directory submissions and a comprehensive report.
- Private Feedback $249
- Expert feedback service.
- Public Review $399
- Published, SEO-optimized product review.
- Feedback + Review combo $550
- Combines private feedback and a public review; marked Best Value.
- Newsletter Sponsorship - single issue $50
- Featured placement in one weekly newsletter.
- Featured Spot - Top Spot $30
- Top-of-page placement on the ProofStories homepage; marked Best Value.
- Featured Spot - Mid-Feed Spot $15
- Placement between the week's third and fourth positions.
Does ProofStories give a dofollow backlink?
ProofStories links to your site with a nofollow link, which asks Google not to count it.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 50.
Who gets into ProofStories, and how fast?
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
The separate Contact page says it features "~3 stories a week" and replies to feature inquiries within "5 business days." No directory-launch review turnaround is published on the pages inspected.
How much traffic does ProofStories get?
Similarweb ranks proofstories.io #2,108,128 in the world by traffic.
What ProofStories says about its audience: Homepage claims a directory of "853 indie startups with $9.2M verified MRR." The newsletter sponsorship offer claims "11,000+ engaged subscribers."
How do you submit to ProofStories?
You submit to ProofStories through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Google.
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Researched 29 October 2026 from ProofStories's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.