Launch boards

Tiny Startups

Directory and launch list for small, early products.

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Cost
Free + paid options

Free to list. Paid boosts or featured placement are optional. Check current pricing.

Verdict
slow burn

Slow burn: directory listings build up search traffic over months.

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 2 weeks

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

Payoff
Compounds

keeps growing while you keep at it.

Best for

Small products that want a lasting listing.

Not for

Products that need launch-day spikes.

Pros

  • Listing builds search traffic over months
  • Indie-friendly

Cons

  • Slow results
  • Small audience

The full guide

Last verified 2026-10-30

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01What it is and who is there

Tiny Startups is a directory and launch list for small, early products. It collects indie projects so visitors can browse what is new, and each product keeps a listing page. The audience is makers, early adopters and people who follow small startups. Its value is less about a launch-day spike and more about a page that stays up and can be found later.

02Cost and what you actually pay for

There is a free listing route and paid options for faster or more visible placement. Check the current pricing page, because packages change. If you choose free, expect to wait for review.

03Is it right for you?

It fits small SaaS, AI tools and side projects that want another lasting listing. It fits poorly for products that need a big burst of users this week. If you only have time for one launch, pick a larger board first, then add this one.

04Before you start

  • A live product with a clear landing page and a way to sign up.
  • A logo, a one-line pitch and two or three screenshots.
  • A short description that says who it is for and what problem it solves.
  • Read the current submission rules for what kinds of products they accept.

05Step-by-step: how to distribute here

  1. Submit the product with your best one-line pitch.
  2. Choose free or paid placement, depending on how soon you need it live.
  3. When the listing is live, check every link and image.
  4. Share the listing once in your own channels.
  5. Add the listing to your "where we've been featured" list if you keep one.
  6. Revisit it every few months and update the description after big changes.

06What to post or submit

One-line pitch:

[Product] helps [who] [do job] in [time or steps].

Description:

[Product] is a small tool for [who]. It [main feature] and [second feature]. Free to try at [URL]. Built by [name], a solo founder.

07Common mistakes and do-nots

  • Do not submit the same product several times under different names.
  • Do not leave the listing stale after you change pricing or features.
  • Do not expect launch-day traffic from a directory listing.
  • Do not pay for placement before you know the free listing brings any visits.

08How to measure it

  • Use a UTM link and track visits from the listing over three months, not one day.
  • Track sign-ups from those visits.
  • A realistic test: if it sends a steady trickle after three months, keep it updated. If it sends nothing, leave it and move on.

09Time budget

  • Before: 1 to 2 hours to submit.
  • During: under 1 hour when it goes live.
  • After: 15 minutes every few months to update.

10Pair it with

  • Uneed — another lasting directory page.
  • SaaSHub — alternatives pages that bring search traffic.
  • AlternativeTo — people searching for replacements.
  • Product Hunt — a launch-day spike to go with lasting listings.

11Sources

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