Startups Lab
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About
Startups Lab is a weekly launch platform that lets founders of SaaS, AI tools, and indie software submit their product for a scheduled launch. Each listing gets a permanent product page with a dofollow backlink, community upvotes, comments, and analytics. The platform offers free launches, paid Skip‑the‑Queue, and Spotlight placements—all with transparent, one‑time fees.
The case
Who it is for
Founders who ship new SaaS, AI tools, or indie software and need a launch week, community feedback, and permanent visibility.
What is broken today
Launching a new product often means fighting for visibility in crowded directories, paying recurring fees, or relying on opaque algorithms. Many launch platforms bury fresh projects under big launches, and once the 24‑hour window ends the product disappears. Founders struggle to get early adopters and permanent backlinks without complex, expensive plans.
What it does about it
Startups Lab offers a weekly launch cycle where founders submit their product and it automatically goes live on a chosen Monday. Listings are permanent product pages with a dofollow backlink. Community upvotes, comments, and analytics provide feedback. Paid plans give priority placement and a spotlight slot, while free launches still give visibility and permanent pages.
Why not the obvious alternative
Unlike other launch directories that rely on algorithms or charge recurring fees, Startups Lab has no queue, no auto‑renewal, and gives every launch a permanent page and a dofollow backlink. Paid Spotlight ensures top placement for a month, and free launches can earn the same backlink by ranking in the top 3. The platform also offers instant activation and transparent pricing.
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Questions
- How does the launch process work for free submissions?
- Free launches go live on the next available Monday. The submission is automatically activated without a manual review queue.
- When will my product go live?
- Free launches go live on the next available Monday; paid plans activate automatically within minutes, usually the same day.
- Is there a recurring subscription fee?
- No. All plans are one‑time payments with no auto‑renewal or recurring charges.
- How do the Spotlight slots work?
- Spotlight slots cost $29 for a 30‑day flight. They place your product directly below the hero on the homepage, on relevant category pages, and include a performance report and VIP email support.
- What payment methods do you accept?
- Payments are processed securely via major credit cards. All transactions are encrypted and no auto‑renewal is applied.
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We built Startups Lab to help founders ship faster. Here’s a platform that gives you a launch week, a permanent page, and a community of 3,000+ makers. No hidden fees, no algorithms, just real feedback.