Free listing or paid launch?
Compare what each option gives you: basic profile and queue time, or live now with full profile and search visibility.
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The free queue
Your basic profile goes live in the free queue, about 6-8 weeks out. Founder story, milestones, screenshots, demo video and comparisons stay locked until you upgrade. We badge your listing, and that badge must appear on your website before publication. You get a nofollow link to your site; thin free pages do not index in search engines.
Live now: the paid launch
Paid launch ($5) goes live on your chosen date—or immediately. No badge required. Your full profile unlocks: all sections visible, a dofollow link, indexed by search engines.
Add-ons
With a paid launch, you can:
- Skip the queue ($9)
- Go Featured ($19)
- Add extra categories
- Bundle multiple products
Upgrade anytime
Start free and change your mind. Upgrade from /account/listings at any point to a paid launch.
Questions people ask
- Can I unlock my founder story without paying?
- No. Locked sections (founder story, milestones, screenshots, demo video, comparisons) require a paid launch. Free listings show only the basic profile.
- Does a free listing help my search ranking?
- Not directly. Free listings get a nofollow link and are not indexed by search engines. A paid launch gives you a dofollow link and search visibility.
- What if I list for free but change my mind?
- Upgrade to paid at any time from /account/listings. Choose your live date or go live immediately.