Launch boards

Launching Next

Daily showcase of new startups.

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Cost
Free + paid options

Free submission. Paid options may exist; check current pricing.

Verdict
slow burn

A daily showcase of new startups. A cheap extra listing with modest traffic.

Difficulty
Easy

Mostly self-serve. Sign up and post, with light checks.

Effort
Low

About 2 to 4 hours a month.

First result
1 to 4 weeks (queue)

A rough range for one person working on it part-time.

Payoff
Spike

a burst of traffic, then it fades.

Best for

New products that want another listing.

Not for

Products that need a large launch audience.

Pros

  • Cheap extra listing
  • Daily showcase

Cons

  • Modest traffic
  • Queue for free listings

The full guide

Last verified 2026-10-30

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01What it is and who is there

Launching Next describes itself as a site that "showcases the world's most promising new startups every day." It is a daily list of new startups, browsed by people who follow new products and by other founders. It is one of the older startup showcases, and it works as a cheap extra listing rather than a main launch.

02Cost and what you actually pay for

Submitting is free, and there may be paid options to skip the queue or be featured. Check the current pricing before paying. Free submissions may wait some time before they appear.

03Is it right for you?

It fits new startups of any kind that want one more listing in launch week. It fits poorly for products that need a large audience, and for anything that is not new. Plan for a modest trickle of visits.

04Before you start

  • A live product with a clear landing page.
  • A short description, logo and screenshot.
  • A sign-up or trial link that works on mobile.
  • Read the current submission terms.

05Step-by-step: how to distribute here

  1. Submit your startup with a short, specific description.
  2. Choose free or paid, depending on how soon you need it listed.
  3. When it appears, check the links and the description.
  4. Share the listing once on your own channels.
  5. Track visits for the next few weeks.

06What to post or submit

Description:

[Product] is a new [category] tool that helps [who] [do job]. Unlike [usual way], it [difference]. Free to try at [URL].

07Common mistakes and do-nots

  • Do not submit before your sign-up flow works.
  • Do not pay for a featured slot before you see what a free listing sends.
  • Do not use vague descriptions like "the future of productivity".
  • Do not submit the same product twice.

08How to measure it

  • Use a UTM link and track visits and sign-ups over the next month.
  • Compare with your other launch-week listings.
  • A realistic test: if it sends few visits, do not pay to repeat it.

09Time budget

  • Before: 1 hour to submit.
  • During: 15 minutes to check the listing.
  • After: 15 minutes to log results.

10Pair it with

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