Submit Your Startup to Indie Deals
indiedeals.co · Launchpads & Startups ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
58Domain Rating
#36/145Category rank
PaidPricing
DofollowLink type
#36In category
Key facts
- Indie Deals (indiedeals.co) is a startup launch platform with a Domain Rating of 58/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #36 of 145 in Launchpads & Startups tracked by Clakr, 13 points above the category average of DR 44.8.
- Listing is Paid; links are Dofollow.
- 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
Indie Deals vs. the average directory
| Metric | Indie Deals | Avg. Launchpads & Startups (145) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 58 | 44.8 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Paid | 62% free | |
| Link type | Dofollow | 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 Indie Deals
- Open indiedeals.co 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 and complete the listing payment, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark Indie Deals as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 Indie Deals free to submit to?
Indie Deals is a paid directory: expect a fee to get listed or featured.
Does Indie Deals give dofollow backlinks?
Yes, links from Indie Deals are dofollow, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What is Indie Deals's Domain Rating?
Indie Deals has a Domain Rating of 58/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #36 of 145 in the Launchpads & Startups category tracked by Clakr.
How does Indie Deals compare to similar directories?
With DR 58, Indie Deals is 13 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 Indie Deals submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Indie Deals, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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