# IndieHunt

> Launch your AI or indie SaaS on IndieHunt.

Launch your AI or indie SaaS on IndieHunt. Weekly competitions, $19 premium dofollow backlinks, launch blog posts, and discovery for builders, not just another directory.

## Facts
- Website: https://indiehunt.io
- Pricing: freemium
- Categories: SaaS, Marketing, AI & Machine Learning
- LotsDirectory page: https://lots.directory/products/indiehunt
- Listing state: Unclaimed. We listed this product from its public website, and its owner has not claimed it yet.

## Detailed info

## What is IndieHunt?

IndieHunt is a weekly launch platform and software discovery directory for AI tools, indie SaaS, and web applications.

## What IndieHunt does

IndieHunt organizes weekly launch competitions beginning every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC with 7-day homepage placement. It provides voting and comments, awards top-three winner badges, publishes dedicated launch blog posts, and distributes social posts across platforms.

## Who IndieHunt is for

For indie developers, AI founders, bootstrapped software builders, and early adopters discovering new software tools.

## How IndieHunt works

Founders submit their project under Free or Premium options. Approved projects go live on Monday for a seven-day cycle on the homepage where community members vote and comment, culminating in weekly winner rankings.

## Key features

- Weekly launch cycle going live every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC for 7 days of homepage exposure.
- Community voting, comment discussions, and Hall of Fame winner badges.
- Free launch option providing a 7-day homepage run with required website badge embed.
- Premium launch tier offering guaranteed dofollow backlink and site-wide ad slots during the live week.
- Launch Kit package generating 9 shareable PNG graphics from the listing details.
- Social post distribution across X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Pinterest for Premium submissions.

## Pricing

As listed on indiehunt.io, checked 14 October 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.

- Free: Free launch with 7-day homepage visibility, required website badge, nofollow link by default, and eligibility for top-3 dofollow upgrades.
- Premium: $19 per launch with guaranteed dofollow backlink, site-wide ad slots, Launch Kit with 9 graphics, dedicated launch story, and social posts.

## Facts from indiehunt.io, checked 14 October 2026

- Weekly launches start every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC and run for 7 days.
- Free launch requires an IndieHunt badge, while Premium costs $19 per launch.
- Premium includes a Launch Kit with 9 PNG graphics and social posts across X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Pinterest.
- Top 3 weekly winners earn badges and dofollow upgrades.

Written from IndieHunt's own website ([Homepage](https://indiehunt.io/), [Pricing](https://indiehunt.io/pricing), [About](https://indiehunt.io/about), [Docs](https://indiehunt.io/faq)). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.

## FAQ

### When do weekly launches start on IndieHunt?
New competition weeks start every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC and stay on the homepage for 7 days.

### What are the badge requirements for Free launches?
Free launches require placing an IndieHunt badge or backlink on the product website, with a nofollow link by default.

### What does the Premium launch include?
Premium costs $19 per launch and includes a guaranteed dofollow link, site-wide ads, 9 Launch Kit graphics, and social promotion.

### How can users contact IndieHunt support?
Users can contact the IndieHunt team by email at hi@indiehunt.io.

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Source: https://lots.directory/products/indiehunt · Machine-readable context by LotsDirectory.