I put together a list of 105 directories to submit your product
A creator compiled a list of 105 directories for submitting startup products, filtering out those that hide pricing after signup. The curated list includes sort and filter features to help founders find frictionless or free submission options and avoid unexpected costs.
Background
- This is a Hacker News post where the author shares a curated list of 105 online directories where startup founders can list or submit their product for free. The complaint "free to sign up" refers to directories that advertise a free account but then charge a fee to actually list a product — a common frustration for founders doing early-stage marketing.
- Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com) is a tech-community news aggregator and discussion forum run by Y Combinator, the influential startup accelerator. Posts often share tools, tips, or projects the community finds useful.
- "Product directories" (e.g., Product Hunt, BetaList, AlternativeTo) are websites where users discover new software, apps, or SaaS tools. Listing on them is a standard distribution tactic for startups trying to get initial users without paying for ads.
- The post is promotional: the author built a searchable, filterable directory list on their own site (foundersailab.com) and is sharing the link on HN. This is a common pattern on the site — sharing a useful resource while driving traffic to one's own project.