Directory index · Tech press · researched October 2026
Startup88
startup88.comStartup88 is a tech publication 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 Startup88 cost?
Listing on Startup88 is free, with paid options from $9.95.
Choose No for express review to use the free submission route. No backlink or badge requirement was found; standard review timing is not stated.
- Standard editorial review
- Accepted pitches may receive a feature article and inclusion in the Startup88 Deal Flow Newsletter
- Front-page placement for 24 hours
- Express review and publication within 24 hours
- Social media posting or sharing
- Website screenshot or product image
Extras they sell
- Express Review $9.95 USD
- Advertises 24-hour front-page placement, express review and publication, social media posting, and a website screenshot/product image. The payment screen says unsuitable businesses will be refunded within 48 hours.
- Birddog Leads
- Offers to find hundreds of B2B prospects; no public price was visible.
Does Startup88 give a dofollow backlink?
Startup88 links to your site with a nofollow link, which asks Google not to count it.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 19.
Who gets into Startup88, and how fast?
Startup88 picks only a few of the products submitted.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
Express submissions will be reviewed and published within 24 hours. If a paid submission is deemed unsuitable, the fee will be refunded within 48 hours. Standard review timing is not stated.
How much traffic does Startup88 get?
Similarweb ranks startup88.com #7,341,012 in the world by traffic.
What Startup88 says about its audience: "+12000 followers" and "200+ pitches a month"
How do you submit to Startup88?
You submit to Startup88 through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- Startup Name
- Tag Line
- Website
- Founder Name
- Founder Email
- Twitter Handle
- Elevator Pitch
- Target Market
- How will you make money?
- Are you the founder?
- If No: name and relationship to the founder (conditional)
- How much capital have you raised? (includes None and funding ranges)
- City/Country
- Product image or screenshot (optional; 10 MB limit)
- Express review?
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Startup88's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.