Submit Your Startup to Awesome Tools
awesome.tools · Launchpads & Startups ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
46Domain Rating
#68/145Category rank
FreePricing
NofollowLink type
#68In category
Key facts
- Awesome Tools (awesome.tools) is a startup launch platform with a Domain Rating of 46/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #68 of 145 in Launchpads & Startups tracked by Clakr, 1 points above the category average of DR 44.8.
- Listing is Free; links are Nofollow.
- What it's known for: Launch-day visibility.
- 62% of Launchpads & Startups are free and 65% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Awesome Tools vs. the average directory
| Metric | Awesome Tools | Avg. Launchpads & Startups (145) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 46 | 44.8 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 62% free | |
| Link type | Nofollow | 65% dofollow |
Domain Rating is Ahrefs' 0 to 100 measure of a site's backlink authority. Learn how DR works.
How to submit your startup to Awesome Tools
- Open awesome.tools and locate the submit / add product page (create an account if required).
- Prepare your assets: logo, short tagline, description and screenshots. Reuse the same kit across directories to move fast.
- Submit your startup, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark Awesome Tools as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Launchpads & Startups by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hacker News | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #2 | Product Hunt | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #3 | Crunchbase | 91 | Dofollow | Free |
| #4 | Mashable | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #5 | Spotlight By Y Combinator | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #6 | Wellfound (Angellist) | 87 | Dofollow | Free |
| #7 | Built In | 86 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Startup Fame | 83 | Dofollow | Paid |
| #9 | Fazier | 82 | Dofollow | Freemium |
| #10 | Twelve Tools | 81 | Dofollow | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is Awesome Tools free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Awesome Tools is free.
Does Awesome Tools give dofollow backlinks?
No, links from Awesome Tools are nofollow. The value is referral traffic, brand mentions and visibility rather than direct link equity.
What is Awesome Tools's Domain Rating?
Awesome Tools has a Domain Rating of 46/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #68 of 145 in the Launchpads & Startups category tracked by Clakr.
How does Awesome Tools compare to similar directories?
With DR 46, Awesome Tools is 1 points above the Launchpads & Startups average of DR 44.8. 62% of directories in this category are free and 65% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Awesome Tools submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Awesome Tools, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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