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Directory Hunt vs Website Directory Link

A launchpad for directory websites made by solo makers, focusing on building directories rather than submitting to them.

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What it is
Directory Hunt:DirectoryHunt is a launchpad that showcases niche directories, gives backlinks and early-adopter exposure.
Website Directory Link:Website Directory Link lists free AI, SaaS, and tool directories where you can submit your site for SEO-friendly backlinks.
Best for
Directory Hunt:Featured launches for niche directories
Website Directory Link:Free directory submission list
Who it’s for
Directory Hunt:Indie hackers, solopreneurs, product builders and marketers creating niche directories.
Website Directory Link:Web owners and marketers looking to gain backlinks from directories.
Pricing
Directory Hunt:Paid
Website Directory Link:Free
Plans
Directory Hunt:Premium Launch $4.99/ launch · Promote your project $8.99/month per month · DirectoryKit Boilerplate $199$249/ launch
Website Directory Link:—
Works with
Directory Hunt:Stripe, Supabase auth with OAuth, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor
Website Directory Link:—
DevHunt upvotes
Directory Hunt:12
Website Directory Link:0
Launched on DevHunt
Directory Hunt:Jul 2026
Website Directory Link:Feb 2025

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.

Website Directory Link features

  • Curated directory list. Shows 63 AI, SaaS and tool directories with authority scores.
  • Free submission links. Provides direct "Go Submit" links for each directory.
  • SEO-friendly backlinks. Helps you acquire backlinks from high-authority sites.
  • Authority ranking. Displays each directory’s website authority score.

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.