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Best Startup directory and launch platforms

What AI assistants actually recommend when buyers ask about startup directory and launch platforms — measured weekly across 3 engines, published as open data.

Updated 2026-08-01 · 49 sampled answers · rolling 4-week window · methodology

Rankings are measured from sampled AI answers — never editorial, never paid. Orbator builds AI-visibility tooling; when Orbator itself appears in any category, it is measured by the same rules as everyone else.

Updated weekly49 samples3 enginesmethodology

Sample: 49 AI answers · Window: Jul 4, 2026Aug 1, 2026 (4-week rolling) · trend vs prior 4 weeks (42 answers)

What is the best startup directory and launch platforms?

Across 49 sampled AI answers from 3 engines, BetaList is recommended most often — appearing in 73.5% of recommendations, followed by Indie Hackers (63.3%) and Uneed (34.7%).

This is a measurement of share of voice across 3 AI engines — not an editorial pick. See the full ranking below.

#ProductShareTrendEngines
1
BetaList

betalist.com

Best for: AI recommends BetaList most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (100% of those answers)

73.5%

95% CI 59.783.8%

36 mentions · avg pos 5.2

first pick 8.3%

GEMINI 76.2%CLAUDE 57.1%PERPLEXITY 76.2%
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2
Indie Hackers

indiehackers.com

Best for: AI recommends Indie Hackers most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (88.9% of those answers)

63.3%

95% CI 49.375.3%

31 mentions · avg pos 6.2

first pick 6.5%

GEMINI 81%CLAUDE 57.1%PERPLEXITY 47.6%
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3
Uneed

uneed.best

Best for: AI recommends Uneed most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (88.9% of those answers)

34.7%

95% CI 22.948.7%

17 mentions · avg pos 5.9

first pick 11.8%

GEMINI 42.9%CLAUDE 28.6%PERPLEXITY 28.6%
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4
Crunchbase

crunchbase.com

Best for: AI recommends Crunchbase most when buyers ask general startup directories vs niche product launch communities (77.8% of those answers)

32.7%

95% CI 21.246.6%

16 mentions · avg pos 6.1

first pick 12.5%

GEMINI 38.1%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 33.3%
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5
AppSumo

appsumo.com

Best for: AI recommends AppSumo most when buyers ask best platforms to launch and get discovered as a new startup or product (66.7% of those answers)

32.7%

95% CI 21.246.6%

16 mentions · avg pos 12.4

first pick 0%

GEMINI 28.6%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 42.9%
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6
SaaS Hub

Best for: AI recommends SaaS Hub most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (77.8% of those answers)

30.6%

95% CI 19.544.5%

15 mentions · avg pos 6.2

first pick 13.3%

GEMINI 23.8%CLAUDE 28.6%PERPLEXITY 38.1%
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7
Peerlist

peerlist.io

Best for: AI recommends Peerlist most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (66.7% of those answers)

28.6%

95% CI 17.842.4%

14 mentions · avg pos 6.9

first pick 7.1%

GEMINI 28.6%PERPLEXITY 38.1%
Claim
8
Fazier

Best for: AI recommends Fazier most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (88.9% of those answers)

26.5%

95% CI 16.240.3%

13 mentions · avg pos 7.1

first pick 0%

GEMINI 28.6%CLAUDE 28.6%PERPLEXITY 23.8%
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9
AlternativeTo

Best for: AI recommends AlternativeTo most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (88.9% of those answers)

24.5%

95% CI 14.638.1%

12 mentions · avg pos 7.2

first pick 0%

GEMINI 28.6%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 23.8%
Claim
10
MicroLaunch

Best for: AI recommends MicroLaunch most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (88.9% of those answers)

22.4%

95% CI 1335.9%

11 mentions · avg pos 5.8

first pick 0%

GEMINI 19%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 28.6%
Claim
11
Launching Next

Best for: AI recommends Launching Next most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (33.3% of those answers)

22.4%

95% CI 1335.9%

11 mentions · avg pos 8.5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 47.6%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
12
StartupBase

startupbase.io

Best for: AI recommends StartupBase most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (77.8% of those answers)

22.4%

95% CI 1335.9%

11 mentions · avg pos 11.7

first pick 9.1%

GEMINI 23.8%CLAUDE 42.9%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
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13
Futurepedia

Best for: AI recommends Futurepedia most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (55.6% of those answers)

20.4%

95% CI 11.533.6%

10 mentions · avg pos 7.1

first pick 0%

GEMINI 19%CLAUDE 42.9%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
14
There's An AI For That

theresanaiforthat.com

Best for: AI recommends There's An AI For That most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (55.6% of those answers)

20.4%

95% CI 11.533.6%

10 mentions · avg pos 7.7

first pick 0%

GEMINI 23.8%CLAUDE 28.6%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
15
Tiny Launch

Best for: AI recommends Tiny Launch most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (66.7% of those answers)

18.4%

95% CI 1031.4%

9 mentions · avg pos 5.3

first pick 0%

GEMINI 23.8%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
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16
Smol Launch

smollaunch.com

Best for: AI recommends Smol Launch most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (55.6% of those answers)

18.4%

95% CI 1031.4%

9 mentions · avg pos 6.4

first pick 22.2%

GEMINI 38.1%CLAUDE 14.3%
Claim
17
Slack

slack.com

Best for: AI recommends Slack most when buyers ask general startup directories vs niche product launch communities (33.3% of those answers)

18.4%

95% CI 1031.4%

9 mentions · avg pos 10.4

first pick 0%

GEMINI 33.3%PERPLEXITY 9.5%
Claim
18
GetApp

Best for: AI recommends GetApp most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (77.8% of those answers)

16.3%

95% CI 8.529%

8 mentions · avg pos 2.9

first pick 37.5%

GEMINI 9.5%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 23.8%
Claim
19
DevHunt

Best for: AI recommends DevHunt most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (44.4% of those answers)

16.3%

95% CI 8.529%

8 mentions · avg pos 4.4

first pick 12.5%

GEMINI 19%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
20
AngelList

angellist.com

Best for: AI recommends AngelList most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (44.4% of those answers)

16.3%

95% CI 8.529%

8 mentions · avg pos 10.9

first pick 0%

GEMINI 28.6%PERPLEXITY 9.5%
Claim
21
PitchGround

pitchground.com

Best for: AI recommends PitchGround most when buyers ask best platforms to launch and get discovered as a new startup or product (55.6% of those answers)

16.3%

95% CI 8.529%

8 mentions · avg pos 13

first pick 0%

GEMINI 9.5%PERPLEXITY 28.6%
Claim
22
Peerlist Launchpad

peerlist.com

Best for: AI recommends Peerlist Launchpad most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (44.4% of those answers)

14.3%

95% CI 7.126.7%

7 mentions · avg pos 7.8

first pick 14.3%

GEMINI 14.3%PERPLEXITY 19%
Claim
23
Startup Stash

startupstash.com

Best for: AI recommends Startup Stash most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (77.8% of those answers)

14.3%

95% CI 7.126.7%

7 mentions · avg pos 11.3

first pick 0%

GEMINI 19%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
24
Software Advice

softwareadvice.com

Best for: AI recommends Software Advice most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (77.8% of those answers)

12.2%

95% CI 5.724.2%

6 mentions · avg pos 2.6

first pick 50%

GEMINI 9.5%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
25
BetaPage

Best for: AI recommends BetaPage most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (33.3% of those answers)

12.2%

95% CI 5.724.2%

6 mentions · avg pos 7

first pick 0%

GEMINI 28.6%
Claim
26
Dev.to

dev.to

Best for: AI recommends Dev.to most when buyers ask best platforms to launch and get discovered as a new startup or product (55.6% of those answers)

12.2%

95% CI 5.724.2%

6 mentions · avg pos 7.8

first pick 0%

GEMINI 14.3%PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
27
Discord

discord.com

Best for: AI recommends Discord most when buyers ask best startup discovery and directory platforms for getting early users (33.3% of those answers)

12.2%

95% CI 5.724.2%

6 mentions · avg pos 9

first pick 0%

GEMINI 28.6%
Claim
28
Tiny Startups

Best for: AI recommends Tiny Startups most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (33.3% of those answers)

12.2%

95% CI 5.724.2%

6 mentions · avg pos 10.3

first pick 0%

GEMINI 19%PERPLEXITY 9.5%
Claim
29
Wellfound

Best for: AI recommends Wellfound most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (44.4% of those answers)

12.2%

95% CI 5.724.2%

6 mentions · avg pos 10.3

first pick 0%

GEMINI 19%PERPLEXITY 9.5%
Claim
30
FirstUsers.tech

firstusers.tech

Best for: AI recommends FirstUsers.tech most when buyers ask which launch platform is best for reaching early adopters in the developer community (55.6% of those answers)

10.2%

95% CI 4.421.8%

5 mentions · avg pos 4.3

first pick 0%

GEMINI 19%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
31
Future Tools

futuretools.io

Best for: AI recommends Future Tools most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (55.6% of those answers)

8.2%

95% CI 3.219.2%

4 mentions · avg pos 4.5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 9.5%CLAUDE 14.3%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
32
StackShare

stackshare.io

8.2%

95% CI 3.219.2%

4 mentions · avg pos 10.7

first pick 0%

GEMINI 14.3%CLAUDE 14.3%
Claim
33
PeerPush

8.2%

95% CI 3.219.2%

4 mentions · avg pos 11.5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 14.3%CLAUDE 14.3%
Claim
34
CrozDesk

crozdesk.com

Best for: AI recommends CrozDesk most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (44.4% of those answers)

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions · avg pos 1

first pick 100%

GEMINI 9.5%CLAUDE 14.3%
Claim
35
Toolify

toolify.ai

Best for: AI recommends Toolify most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (44.4% of those answers)

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions · avg pos 3.3

first pick 0%

GEMINI 9.5%CLAUDE 14.3%
Claim
36
OpenAlternative

openalternative.co

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions · avg pos 3.5

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
37
Shopify

shopify.com

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions · avg pos 11

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 14.3%
Claim
38
Altern

altern.ai

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions · avg pos 13.7

first pick 0%

GEMINI 14.3%
Claim
39
StartUp.Age

startupa.ge

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions · avg pos 14

first pick 0%

GEMINI 9.5%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
40
Open Launch

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions · avg pos 21.5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 9.5%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
41
X (Twitter)

x.com

Best for: AI recommends X (Twitter) most when buyers ask what should I use to announce my product launch and get initial traction (44.4% of those answers)

6.1%

95% CI 2.116.5%

3 mentions

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%PERPLEXITY 9.5%
Claim
42
Betabound

4.1%

95% CI 1.113.7%

2 mentions · avg pos 7.5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
43
Zapier AI

zapier.com

Best for: AI recommends Zapier AI most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (33.3% of those answers)

4.1%

95% CI 1.113.7%

2 mentions · avg pos 9

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 9.5%
Claim
44
SideProjectors

Best for: AI recommends SideProjectors most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (33.3% of those answers)

4.1%

95% CI 1.113.7%

2 mentions · avg pos 10

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
45
Makerlog

4.1%

95% CI 1.113.7%

2 mentions · avg pos 11.5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 9.5%
Claim
46
WIP

4.1%

95% CI 1.113.7%

2 mentions · avg pos 12

first pick 0%

GEMINI 9.5%
Claim
47
Launch Directories

launchdirectories.com

Best for: AI recommends Launch Directories most when buyers ask how do I get my SaaS product listed on startup directories for visibility (44.4% of those answers)

4.1%

95% CI 1.113.7%

2 mentions · avg pos 20

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
48
Clutch

clutch.co

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 1

first pick 100%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
49
Goodfirms

goodfirms.co

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 1

first pick 100%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
50
SoftwareSuggest

softwaresuggest.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 1

first pick 100%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
51
Tekpon

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 1

first pick 100%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
52
IndieHunt

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 4

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
53
Jotform

jotform.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 4

first pick 0%

CLAUDE 14.3%
Claim
54
Dev Resources

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
55
F6S

f6s.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 5

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
56
Predlo

predlo.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 6

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
57
KillerStartups

killerstartups.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 8

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
58
RankInPublic

rankinpublic.xyz

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions · avg pos 12

first pick 0%

GEMINI 4.8%
Claim
59
Crustdata

crustdata.com

Best for: AI recommends Crustdata most when buyers ask best startup discovery and directory platforms for getting early users (33.3% of those answers)

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
60
Encharge

encharge.io

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
61
Firsto

firsto.co

Best for: AI recommends Firsto most when buyers ask alternatives to the biggest product launch platforms for indie makers (33.3% of those answers)

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
62
Forbes

forbes.com

Best for: AI recommends Forbes most when buyers ask what should I use to announce my product launch and get initial traction (33.3% of those answers)

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
63
HubSpot CRM

hubspot.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
64
Launchlist

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
65
ListingBott

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
66
Product Fruits

productfruits.com

Best for: AI recommends Product Fruits most when buyers ask what should I use to announce my product launch and get initial traction (33.3% of those answers)

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
67
Saleshandy

saleshandy.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
68
Trustpilot

trustpilot.com

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim
69
Userpilot

userpilot.com

Best for: AI recommends Userpilot most when buyers ask what should I use to announce my product launch and get initial traction (33.3% of those answers)

2%

95% CI 0.410.7%

1 mentions

first pick 0%

PERPLEXITY 4.8%
Claim

Reading the numbers: Share is a point estimate on 49 sampled answers, so each row also shows its 95% CI — the Wilson score interval around that share. When two products' intervals overlap, the gap between them isn't statistically meaningful at this sample size. First pick is the share of a product's recommending answers where it was named first, which separates “always mentioned” from “usually the top recommendation”. Full methodology.

Independence: Orbator customers are badged for disclosure. Customer status does not affect prompts, sampling, extraction, or ranking — see the methodology. Your product on this list? Claim it to see the prompts behind your rank and track it weekly.

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