Launch, promote, and grow.
Launch plans, homepage ads, founder community features, and directory submissions — with one-time launch pricing and permanent backlinks.
Free Launch
Launch for free.
Plus
Launch on your chosen date
Pro
Launch on your chosen date
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to embed a badge for Free Launch?
Yes. Free launches require placing our official Outrank verification badge on your homepage or footer. This verifies site ownership, prevents spam, and maintains our high-quality directory standards. Your permanent dofollow backlink remains active as long as the badge is detected.
What is the difference between Plus ($9.99) and Pro ($25)?
Plus ($9.99) unlocks immediate instant publishing, bypasses the badge requirement completely, and gives you a permanent dofollow backlink with priority placement. Pro ($25) includes everything in Plus plus 7 days featured placement on the Outrank homepage, 2 extra high-authority backlinks, and a 1,500-word dedicated review blog post.
Does paying buy upvotes or guarantee #1 rank?
Never. Outrank is strictly a community-voted directory. Paying only buys launch speed, badge bypass, and featured visibility spots. Your ranking position on the leaderboard is determined 100% by community upvotes from real makers and founders.
Are backlinks dofollow and indexed by Google & AI search engines?
Yes! All live startup listings receive permanent dofollow backlinks that are crawled and indexed by Googlebot, Perplexity, OpenAI search, and Claude, boosting your domain authority and organic visibility.
How does payment work?
Payments are processed securely via Dodo Payments (credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay). There are zero recurring monthly subscriptions—all launch fees are strictly one-time per product.