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Directory Hunt vs SubmitWell

A directory-listing platform for makers, not a submission service

Short answer: Pick Directory Hunt if you want featured launches for niche directories; pick SubmitWell if you want manual directory submissions with guarantee. Directory Hunt starts at $8.99/month; SubmitWell is paid.

Which to pick

Pick Directory Hunt if you want…

  • Featured launches for niche directories
  • Finding directory sites

Pick SubmitWell if you want…

  • Manual directory submissions with guarantee

Side by side

What it is
Directory Hunt:DirectoryHunt is a launchpad that showcases niche directories, gives backlinks and early-adopter exposure.
SubmitWell:SubmitWell manually submits startups to 100+ high-authority directories to boost visibility and backlinks.
Best for
Directory Hunt:Featured launches for niche directories
SubmitWell:Manual directory submissions with guarantee
Who it’s for
Directory Hunt:Indie hackers, solopreneurs, product builders and marketers creating niche directories.
SubmitWell:SaaS, web/app, mobile and other digital product founders.
Pricing
Directory Hunt:Paid
SubmitWell:Paid
Starting price
Directory Hunt:$8.99/month (Promote your project)
SubmitWell:—
Plans
Directory Hunt:Premium Launch $4.99/ launch · Promote your project $8.99/month per month · DirectoryKit Boilerplate $199$249/ launch
SubmitWell:—
Works with
Directory Hunt:Stripe, Supabase auth with OAuth, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor
SubmitWell:—

Directory Hunt features

  • Featured homepage launch. Get your directory listed on the homepage for 7-14 days with badge visibility.
  • Backlink boost. Earn backlinks from a high-authority site to improve domain rating.
  • Weekly competitions. Compete for top-3 placement, badges and extra exposure each week.
  • Social media promotion. Automatic posting and newsletter features increase visibility.
  • DirectoryKit boilerplate. Pre-built components, Stripe and Supabase integration for fast deployment.

SubmitWell features

  • 100% Manual Submissions. Human-handled submissions to avoid bots and ensure quality acceptance.
  • High-Authority Directories. Access to 50-200 curated directories with domain ratings 25-95.
  • Detailed Report. Provides URLs, screenshots and credentials for each submission.
  • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Refund if quality manual submissions are not delivered as promised.
  • Free DR Checker. Instant Ahrefs-powered domain rating lookup for free.
  • Priority Email Support. Higher-tier plans receive faster email assistance.

Directory Hunt vs SubmitWell FAQ

What is the difference between Directory Hunt and SubmitWell?+

Directory Hunt: A directory-listing platform for makers, not a submission service.

Should I use Directory Hunt or SubmitWell?+

Pick Directory Hunt if you want featured launches for niche directories or finding directory sites. Pick SubmitWell if you want manual directory submissions with guarantee.

Is Directory Hunt or SubmitWell free?+

No, both are paid and neither has a free plan. Directory Hunt is paid, from $8.99/month (Promote your project).

On DevHunt

Directory Hunt

12 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jul 21, 2026

SubmitWell

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 21, 2025

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