Submit to Startups List - Directory Review (DR 42)
Startups List is a general web directory - treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel. Hand-checked for Ahrefs Domain Rating, submission pricing, and dofollow status - last reviewed 2026-10-18.
startups-list.com#142 in General Directory by DR
- Ahrefs DR
- DR 42
- Pricing
- Free
- Link type
- Dofollow
- Category
- General Directory
solid authority band
free to submit
listing links pass dofollow equity
#142 of 305 by DR
Quick verdict
Startups List is a strong SEO pick in General Directory: #142 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; mid-tier directory coverage alongside stronger DR targets; general directory discovery.
How to submit to Startups List
- Open startups-list.com and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
- Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
- Submit your live website URL.
- After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (dofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.
Startups List ranks #142 by Ahrefs DR among 305 General Directory directories in our archive - 141 peers sit higher. For a pure SEO pass, start with dofollow directories or the free + dofollow shortlist. Verify any domain live with our Ahrefs DR Check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Startups List a good startup directory to submit to?
Startups List (startups-list.com) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 42 (solid band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links pass dofollow equity. Startups List is a general web directory - treat as a minor backlink/citation, not a traffic channel. Nearby options in General Directory include Foundr, Productivity Directory, The Core Tools.
Does Startups List give a dofollow backlink?
Yes - Startups List 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 Startups List?
Startups List 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 Startups List?
Open startups-list.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 2026-10-18.
Where can I find more directories like Startups List?
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.