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Releases vs Solo Launches
Releases manages changelogs, while Solo Launches provides launch slots and SEO backlinks.
ReleasesRidiculously simple changelog software
Solo LaunchesGet your product listed for FREE to get traffic and salesWhich to pick
Pick Releases if you want…
- Simple, self-hosted changelog publishing
- Changelog publishing
Pick Solo Launches if you want…
- Free listings with optional paid visibility
- A free plan to start with (Free Launch)
Side by side
- What it is
- Releases:Releases is simple changelog software for publishing product updates with custom domains and email notifications.
- Solo Launches:Solo Launches lets founders list their SaaS products for free and pay for premium visibility or guaranteed launch slots.
- Best for
- Releases:Simple, self-hosted changelog publishing
- Solo Launches:Free listings with optional paid visibility
- Who it’s for
- Releases:Product teams, developers, and businesses needing a quick way to share updates.
- Solo Launches:Founders and makers who need quick, low-effort product launches.
- Pricing
- Releases:Paid
- Solo Launches:Freemium
- Plans
- Releases:—
- Solo Launches:Free Launch Free · Premium Launch $9 one-time · Featured $19 per week · Featured + SEO Boost $39 one-time
- Works with
- Releases:GitHub, API
- Solo Launches:—
Releases features
- Clean editor. Rich text editor with formatting, image upload, code snippets and AI assistance.
- Custom branding. Add your logo, brand colors and custom domain with SSL.
- Subscriber notifications. Email alerts and on-page widget keep users informed of releases.
- Multiple workspaces. Create up to three separate workspaces for different products.
- GitHub sync. Automatically sync changelog entries with GitHub repositories.
- API & exports. Access changelog data via API and export entries.
Solo Launches features
- Free Listing. List your startup on the homepage at no cost and receive a dofollow backlink if you rank top 3.
- Premium Launch. Pay $9 once to skip the queue and secure a launch slot for the next week.
- Featured Placement. For $19 per week, get homepage placement and random visibility on every launch page.
- Featured + SEO Boost. For $39 one-time, add lifetime SEO-optimized blog backlinks to the featured package.
- Community Feedback. Receive likes, comments, and feedback from a community of builders and early adopters.
- Fast-track Indexing. Premium launches are indexed within 24-48 hours via Google Search Console.
Releases vs Solo Launches FAQ
Is Releases or Solo Launches free?+
Releases is paid, with a free trial. Solo Launches has a free plan (Free Launch) and paid plans.
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