Launch guide
Product Hunt alternatives for developer tools
Short answer: for a developer tool, launch on DevHunt (developer tools only, weekly) and Show HN (free, technical audience), then add Peerlist, Uneed or Microlaunch for more reach. Use BetaList if you are pre-launch.
Disclosure: DevHunt is our site. Facts about other platforms were checked on their own websites on 2026-10-01; prices and rules change, so confirm before you launch.
Compared
| Platform | Launch cycle | Cost | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| DevHunt | Weekly launches, voted by developers | Free (launch week from the queue); $19 to pick your week, $49 boosted | Developers; developer tools only compete |
| Product Hunt | Daily launches; Product of the Day | Free | General tech and startup audience |
| Hacker News (Show HN) | Post any time; ranked by votes and time | Free | Engineers and technical founders |
| Peerlist Launchpad | Weekly; launches open Mondays (UTC), limited spots | See site | Developers and designers on Peerlist |
| Uneed | Daily launches | Free waiting line (date up to 5 months out); $14.99 fast-track; $29.99 to pick your date | Indie makers and founders |
| Microlaunch | Monthly leaderboard | Free launch; paid Pro launches | Makers and founders |
| BetaList | Featured after review; timing depends on the plan | Paid only (refund if not selected) | Early adopters looking for new startups |
| Fazier | Daily launches | Free to submit; advertising available | People looking for new software and AI tools |
Which one fits your tool
- DevHunt: Developer tools, APIs, CLIs, open source, AI coding and MCP tools.
- Product Hunt: Consumer and broad B2B products with a big launch-day push.
- Hacker News (Show HN): Things people can try right away, ideally without a signup. Blog posts, landing pages and lists are off-topic..
- Peerlist Launchpad: Early users and feedback from builders; top 3 get a profile badge and the newsletter.
- Uneed: Indie products; free launches need enough upvotes to stay published.
- Microlaunch: A longer window of visibility than a single launch day.
- BetaList: Pre-launch and recently launched startups with their own domain.
- Fazier: AI tools and SaaS.
Launching a developer tool?
Listing on DevHunt is free, and every tool gets its own page that often ranks for the tool's name. See what launched recently in the best tools of each month, the numbers in the State of Dev Tools 2026 report, and how launching works in the FAQ.
FAQ
What is the best Product Hunt alternative for developer tools?+
For a developer tool, launch where developers vote: DevHunt (developer tools only, weekly) and Hacker News Show HN (free, very technical audience). Peerlist Launchpad is a good weekly option for builders. Many makers launch on several of these in the same month.
Is DevHunt free?+
Yes. Listing is free and free tools get a launch week from the queue. A $19 paid launch lets you pick the week and adds the weekly newsletter; $49 is boosted. DevHunt is the site you are reading, built by the same team.
How many upvotes does it take to win a week on DevHunt?+
In 2026 the median #1 tool of the week had 21.5 upvotes (State of Dev Tools 2026 report).
Should I still launch on Product Hunt?+
If your product suits a broad audience and you can rally support on launch day, yes. Product Hunt is free and has the largest general audience. Developer-focused launchpads are a better fit for tools only developers use.
Can I launch on several platforms?+
Yes. Most of these allow it. Spread the launches out so you can answer comments on each one, and follow each site’s rules (Show HN, for example, wants things people can try right away).