# Submit to Startup Dope - DR 27 Directory Review

> Startup Dope (startupdope.com): Ahrefs DR 27, free submission, dofollow links. Startup Dope is a general web directory - treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/startup-dope"
directory: Startup Dope
hostname: startupdope.com
ahrefs_dr: 27
dr_band: emerging
pricing: Free
dofollow: Dofollow
category: General Directory
rank_in_category: 213/305
last_reviewed: 2026-09-07
```

## Quick verdict

Startup Dope is a strong SEO pick in General Directory: #213 of 305 by Ahrefs DR on our list, free to submit, listing links pass dofollow equity. Worth a submit when it matches your stage - skip it if you are only chasing confirmed dofollow DR 50+ targets and this row does not qualify.

Best for: founders who want a zero-cost submission; SEO-focused launches that need dofollow equity; long-tail coverage after the high-DR shortlist is done; general directory discovery.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Directory | Startup Dope |
| Website | https://startupdope.com/submit-news |
| Ahrefs Domain Rating | 27 (emerging) |
| Pricing | Free - free to submit |
| Link type | Dofollow - listing links pass dofollow equity |
| Category | General Directory |
| Rank in category | #213 of 305 by DR |

## How to submit to Startup Dope

1. Open startupdope.com and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
2. Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
3. Submit your live website URL.
4. After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (dofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.

## Explore

- [All General Directory directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?category=General+Directory&limit=50)
- [Dofollow directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Free \+ Dofollow shortlist](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?pricing=Free&dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)

## Alternatives to Startup Dope

- [DoMore.ai](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/domore-ai) - DR 27, Paid, Dofollow
- [AI Accounting Apps](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/ai-accounting-apps) - DR 27, Paid, Dofollow
- [91wink](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/91wink) - DR 27, Free, Dofollow
- [Launchpad](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/launchpad) - DR 27, Free, Dofollow
- [The Popular Apps](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/the-popular-apps) - DR 28, Paid, Dofollow
- [Look AI Tools](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/look-ai-tools) - DR 28, Free, Dofollow
- [Product Canyon](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/product-canyon) - DR 28, Paid, Dofollow
- [Tool Scout](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/tool-scout) - DR 28, Free, Dofollow

## FAQ

### Is Startup Dope a good startup directory to submit to?

Startup Dope (startupdope.com) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 27 (emerging band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links pass dofollow equity. Startup Dope is a general web directory - treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel. Nearby options in General Directory include DoMore.ai, AI Accounting Apps, 91wink.


### Does Startup Dope give a dofollow backlink?

Yes - Startup Dope listings pass dofollow link equity. Pair it with a dofollow product page on ScrollLaunch if you want a second high-intent backlink from a weekly launch board.


### How much does it cost to submit to Startup Dope?

Startup Dope is free to submit on the tier we track. Always confirm on their site before spending time on a long form - pricing can change between our quarterly reviews.


### How do I submit my product to Startup Dope?

Open startupdope.com, create or sign into an account if required, paste your live product URL, write a short tagline that matches your ScrollLaunch listing, and submit. After approval, verify the live listing link and - if you care about SEO - confirm whether the anchor is dofollow. Last reviewed 2026-09-07.


### Where can I find more directories like Startup Dope?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to General Directory, or jump to Free + Dofollow for a shortlist you can finish in an afternoon. We also offer done-for-you submission plans from $99 if you would rather not submit manually.

## Related

- [All 1018 startup directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)
- [ScrollLaunch pricing](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/pricing)

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