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Paid vs free directory submission
You can absolutely submit to directories for free — our directory database and tracker are free to use. The real cost of "free" is your time and consistency. Here's the honest trade-off.
| Free (do it yourself)Browse + track for free | Paid done-for-youWe do all of it | |
|---|---|---|
| Money cost | $0 | One-time, from $99 |
| Time cost | 15–20+ hours over weeks | Effectively none |
| Directory database | Free to browse (986+) | Included |
| Submission tracker | Free | Included + status report |
| Who fills the forms | You | Us, by hand |
| Best for | Hands-on founders with time | Founders who'd rather build |
The verdict
Bootstrapping and time-rich? Use our free database and tracker. If your time is worth more than the fee, let us do the 100+ submissions for you.
Free (do it yourself) Paid done-for-you
Let us do the submitting
We submit your product to 100+ directories by hand and send you the full report. One-time fee from $99.
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