Directory index · Tech press · researched October 2026
TechPluto
techpluto.comTechPluto is a tech publication for all kinds of startups, including mobile 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 TechPluto cost?
Listing on TechPluto is free.
TechPluto's legacy official FAQ says submission is free. Coverage is editorially selected using factors including idea novelty, product vision, impact potential, underlying technology, innovation, disruption, social/green impact and market buzz. It asks for original, unique startup information. No backlink, badge or waiting-time condition is stated; the FAQ says the team reaches a final verdict and may use submitted information if selected.
- One-page Google Form submission
- Editorial consideration against stated selection criteria
- If selected, a startup feature/review in the Featured Startups section
- Priority/fast submission and in-depth startup review
- Homepage feature
- Social media blast
- Newsletter boost
- Founder interview and dedicated video feature are also promoted on the Priority Pass page
Extras they sell
- Priority Pass / Patreon patron coverage
- Presented as a faster submission option and exclusive coverage, including an in-depth review, homepage feature, social promotion and newsletter boost. The page also promotes founder interviews and a dedicated video feature. No price or tier was visible: the Patreon link resolved to a TechPluto supporter profile with no creator membership tiers shown.
- Custom advertising and promotional services
- Advertising inquiries go to [email protected]. The FAQ names press releases, social media promotion, paid Google/Facebook promotion and sponsored posts as promotion routes. No fixed rates or selectable advertising plans were published.
Does TechPluto give a dofollow backlink?
TechPluto links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 49.
Who gets into TechPluto, and how fast?
TechPluto 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.
How much traffic does TechPluto get?
Similarweb ranks techpluto.com #1,461,022 in the world by traffic.
What TechPluto says about its audience: Current Advertise page: “100K+” site footfall, “>80%” organic traffic and “1K+” social clout. Legacy submit page: “100K+ Eyeballs,” “20K+ Twitter Fans,” “10K+ Facebook Fans” and “1000+ Startups Featured So Far.” Priority Pass page also labels a social media boost “30000+ followers.” These are site claims, not independently verified.
How do you submit to TechPluto?
You submit to TechPluto through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- First Name
- Startup Name
- Website URL
- Founder Name
- Startup Description (More Than 100 Words)
- What Problem Does Your Startup Solve
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Researched 29 October 2026 from TechPluto's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.