Directory index · researched October 2026
RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect)
vendor.revleads.comRevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) is a directory for all kinds of startups, including 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 RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) cost?
Listing on RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) is free if you wait your turn, with paid options from $6.
Creating and maintaining a Crozdesk listing is free. No reciprocal backlink or badge requirement was stated. Products must meet Revleads' criteria: business software, an English version, live and out of beta, product-centric, useful, and not a clone or fraudulent. Some applications are accepted immediately; others are reviewed manually. Vendor credentials are generally sent within 24 hours if accepted. The product listing then receives another short review before going live; no duration is specified.
- Create and maintain a product listing
- Automatic eligibility for Crozdesk Software Awards; products are vetted for relevance and winners are determined by the Crozscore algorithm
- CPC bidding starts at $6 per click; vendors pay for validated clicks at the next-highest bid
- Minimum monthly budget is $1,000
- Sponsored positions in Crozdesk categories and related pages, plus listicle placements across Revleads network publications
- Monthly billing; credit card or monthly wire transfer options are documented
- Custom lead-generation offering
- One PPL description says leads are phone-qualified and shared with up to four vendors
- Custom proposal
- Leads are not shared with other vendors; qualification and handoff vary by campaign
- In-depth review page
- Three XvY comparison articles
- Three vendor spotlights using content supplied by the vendor
- Product-specific intent data and deep-link opportunities
- Marketing page describes a monthly subscription with yearly renewal; additional content has a one-time cost
Extras they sell
- PPC sponsored placements Starts at $6 per click; $1,000 minimum monthly budget
- Self-service CPC bidding for sponsored category positions on Crozdesk and listicles across network publications. The public click-volume example estimates $12.50 average CPC for a sample target position and categories; that is an example, not a fixed rate.
- Premium Listings and AEO/SEO content
- A subscription-style content package with an expert review, comparison articles, vendor spotlights, and deep-link/intent-data features. No package price is published. Premium FAQ says review/listicle links are sponsored and nofollow; editorial or spotlight deep links count as backlinks and are funded from the existing PPC budget, with no separate cost cap.
- Pay-per-lead campaigns
- Custom lead-generation campaigns. The FAQ describes PPL leads as phone-qualified and shared with up to four vendors; no unit price is published.
- Exclusive lead campaigns
- Custom-proposal campaigns for exclusive leads, not shared with other vendors.
- Newsletter sponsorship and whitepaper feature
- Newsletter sponsorship can feature a lead magnet or report for a fee. Newsletter placements are offered across network publications; frequency is stated as up to twice a week on the offers page.
- Podcast sponsorship
- Host-read ads, pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll placements, and possible guest opportunities. Podcasts are available only on flagship sites.
- Event sponsorship
- Customizable event packages, from a shoutout to content repurposing and syndication. Options include promotion to owned audiences and basic GDPR-compliant lead lists.
- Publication takeovers and display campaigns
- Exclusive monthly takeovers across network sites, native to site design, with impression and click tracking. Pricing is not published.
- Additional sponsored content
- Additional or custom sponsored content is offered for a one-time cost; no amount is shown.
Does RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) give a dofollow backlink?
RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) links to your site with a nofollow link, which asks Google not to count it.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 42.
Who gets into RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect), and how fast?
RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) picks only a few of the products submitted.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
Vendor application: some accepted immediately, others manually reviewed; accepted applicants generally receive credentials within 24 hours. Product listing: the help article says a short review period, without a duration. PPC listicle applications: one setup article says usually 24 hours and up to four days depending on backlog; another says approximately 2–3 business days.
How much traffic does RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) get?
What RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) says about its audience: Revleads homepage claims Trusted by 13,000+ B2B SaaS marketers, 40,000 visits to vendors from high-intent software buyers each week, and 350+ unique B2B SaaS and service categories. The signup page separately says Trusted By 13,000+ Vendors Across 350+ Categories.
How do you submit to RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect)?
You submit to RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect) through a form, after creating an account. Prices only show once you've signed up.
What the form asks for
- First Name
- Last Name
- Your Email
- Phone Number
- Company Name
- Headquarters Location
- Product Name
- Software URL
- Primary Software Category
- Software Description* (maximum 175 characters)
- Monthly Marketing Budget
- How did you hear about us? (optional)
- PPC campaign interest checkbox (optional)
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Researched 29 October 2026 from RevLeads (ex-SoftwareSelect)'s own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.