Directory index · researched October 2026
The Startup INC
thestartupinc.comThe Startup INC is a directory 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 The Startup INC cost?
The Startup INC has no free option; listing costs from $20.
- Startup profile/listing after review
- The submit page says payment is due once the startup is reviewed and published
- The submit page states $20; its FAQ contradicts this and states $10
Extras they sell
- Startup story publication (separate submission, not a listing add-on) $20 one-time
- A separate reviewed editorial story submission with long-form questions about the company, founders, challenges, marketing, and plans.
- Link inserts and guest posts (separate service, not shown as a listing add-on)
- The site offers link inserts and guest posts for SaaS companies. No rates are shown; it says payment is due after links go live.
Does The Startup INC give a dofollow backlink?
The Startup INC links to your site with a nofollow link, which asks Google not to count it.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 33.
Who gets into The Startup INC, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
How much traffic does The Startup INC get?
Similarweb ranks thestartupinc.com #2,991,561 in the world by traffic.
What The Startup INC says about its audience: The homepage calls it a “fastest growing Startup listing directory,” says it helps startups “reach millions of potential customers,” and advertises “Join The Community of 1k+ Entrepreneurs.”
How do you submit to The Startup INC?
You submit to The Startup INC through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- Startup Name
- Define Your Startup In One Line
- Startup's Founding Date
- Industry
- Number Of Employees
- Headquarters
- Linkedin Profile
- Twitter Profile
- Facebook Profile
- Contact Number
- Promo Video URL
- Android App URL
- iOS Appp URL
- Website URL
- Any Achievements or Milestones accomplished?
- About Your Startup* (minimum 100 words)
- What problems does your startup solve?
- For whom your Product/ Service is for?
- What makes you stand out from the crowd?
- What are your future plans?
- Tell Us About The Founders (minimum 100 words)
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Researched 29 October 2026 from The Startup INC's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.