Directory index · researched October 2026
Startups.fyi
startups.fyiStartups.fyi is a directory for all kinds of startups, including AI tools, developer tools, mobile apps, no-code 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 Startups.fyi cost?
Startups.fyi has no free option; listing costs from $29.
No free submission path is stated. The form says only completed, paid listings enter the publication queue; projects are reviewed against basic content and quality guidelines.
- Permanent listing in the searchable Startups.fyi directory
- Backlink to the product website
- Guaranteed publication once basic publication guidelines are met
- Payment is required before the listing enters the publication queue
- Early-bird price shown as $69/month, discounted from $149/month
- Homepage placement for one month
- One newsletter shout-out at sign-up
- Cancel anytime
- Early-bird price shown as $690/year, discounted from $1,490/year
- Homepage placement for 12 months
- One newsletter shout-out at sign-up
- Priority customer support
- Cancel anytime
- Page also advertises two months free and 15% annual-subscription savings
Extras they sell
- Startup Boost — Monthly $69/month early-bird, shown discounted from $149/month
- Recurring promotion with homepage placement for one month and one newsletter shout-out at sign-up; cancellation is allowed anytime.
- Startup Boost — Yearly $690/year early-bird, shown discounted from $1,490/year
- Recurring promotion with homepage placement for 12 months, one newsletter shout-out at sign-up, priority support, and cancellation anytime. The page also advertises two months free.
- Newsletter Classified Ad $169 per issue, discounted from $300
- Text-only placement at the bottom of the newsletter, one link, 220–250 characters, and a maximum of three ads per issue.
- Premium Sponsorship $299 per issue, discounted from $500
- Top-of-newsletter placement with a full-width image banner, 500–700 characters of ad copy, and a CTA button; maximum one sponsor per issue. The package also includes homepage featuring.
- Multi-issue advertising discount
- The site invites advertisers to contact it for discounts on multi-issue purchases; no bundle price is published.
Does Startups.fyi give a dofollow backlink?
Startups.fyi links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 31.
Who gets into Startups.fyi, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
New listings are shown to its audience: on the homepage, in a newsletter or on social media.
The form says the entire process takes about 5 minutes. No review or publication turnaround time is stated.
How much traffic does Startups.fyi get?
Similarweb ranks startups.fyi #8,643,966 in the world by traffic.
What Startups.fyi says about its audience: The submission form says “Feature your startup in front of 15,808” founders and others, then separately says “Reach 15,537.” The homepage and advertising page claim 15,592 subscribers/founders. The Startup Boost page also cites 12,000 founders, entrepreneurs, and indie makers.
How do you submit to Startups.fyi?
You submit to Startups.fyi through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- First Name
- Last Name
- Your best email if we have questions
- Startup name
- Website
- Project description* (280-character limit)
- Upload your logo
- Launch year
- Location
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Startups.fyi's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.