Paid nofollow startup directories
23 paid nofollow startup directories in ScrollLaunch's directory dataset, ranked by Ahrefs Domain Rating. The median is DR 56 and 10 score DR 70 or higher. Highest rated: Awwwards (DR 89), Built In (DR 86), Yourstory (DR 85). Last reviewed 2026-10-18.
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23 directories
Each name links to the ScrollLaunch review. The visit link opens the directory.
awwwards.com·elite·Awwwards celebrates exceptional web design - winning or nominating drives prestige traffic for design-forward products and agencies.
builtin.com·elite·Tech employer brand and startup directory across major US cities.
yourstory.com·elite·YourStory covers Indian and global startup ecosystems - strong for APAC startup narrative, founder stories, and regional credibility.
tech.co·elite·Tech.co is media, not a directory - you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission.
geekflare.com·elite·Tech publication with comprehensive software review and comparison content.
onepagelove.com·strong·Showcase of beautifully designed single-page websites and landing pages.
weworkremotely.com·strong·Top remote-job board; sponsoring or guest posting reaches a remote-builder audience.
whatsthebigdata.com·strong·Data and AI publication with directory listings and feature placements.
stacksocial.com·strong·StackSocial promotes SaaS deals and lifetime offers - works when you can offer a compelling promotion, not just a listing link.
killerstartups.com·strong·Killer Startups is a company database - useful for credibility and brand SERPs, not launch-day traffic spikes.
admiretheweb.com·solid·Web design admiration gallery with paid showcase placements.
futurestartup.com·solid·Future Startup is a launch board - value comes from coordinated launch promotion and community upvotes, not passive long-term SEO.
dealmirror.com·solid·SaaS lifetime deal marketplace with active deal-hunter audience.
pitchground.com·solid·Lifetime deal marketplace for SaaS, frequented by founders looking for tools.
startupguys.net·solid·Startup news, resources, and directory with paid promotional placements.
submitsaas.com·solid·Done-for-you directory submission service with curated 140+ directory shortlist.
indiehub.best·emerging·IIndieHub is a launch board - value comes from coordinated launch promotion and community upvotes, not passive long-term SEO.
saasmantra.com·emerging·SaaS Mantra promotes SaaS deals and lifetime offers - works when you can offer a compelling promotion, not just a listing link.
thestartupinc.com·emerging·Startup news and directory with paid promotional placements.
startupworld.com·emerging·Global startup directory with paid promotional placements.
simplelister.com·emerging·Simple lister directory with paid premium placements.
launchday.com·early-stage·Launch day directory with paid promotional placements.
saassyboard.com·early-stage·Sassy SaaS board with paid promotional placements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many paid nofollow startup directories are there?
23 paid nofollow startup directories in ScrollLaunch's directory dataset, ranked by Ahrefs Domain Rating. The median is DR 56 and 10 score DR 70 or higher. Highest rated: Awwwards (DR 89), Built In (DR 86), Yourstory (DR 85). Last reviewed 2026-10-18.
How is this list ranked?
By Ahrefs Domain Rating, highest first. Scores prefer the live Ahrefs cache when a fresher number is stored. Pricing and dofollow status are hand-checked.
Does a row here mean the link is dofollow?
Only when the Dofollow column says Yes. Conditional means equity depends on the directory's tier. Nofollow means the listing link does not pass equity.
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