- #launch-platform
- #indie-makers
- #product-hunt-alternative
Submit to Firsto
A launch platform pitched as a fairer Product Hunt alternative, promising every launch gets visibility. Aimed at indie makers, developers and small startups. Each launch gets an indexed project page, with dofollow links and homepage features on paid tiers.
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Firsto at a glance
- Pricing
- Free + paid options
- Free launch with ~180-day queue (DF backlink only for top 3, badge required); Premium Launch $19.9 (launch in 24h, guaranteed DF backlinks); Pro Launch $59.9 (adds 2-week homepage feature and mini review). Product reviews $199–$399.
- Link type
- Mixed
- Listing https://firsto.co/projects/vivgrid product link has rel="noopener nofollow"; pricing page states paid launches get guaranteed DF backlinks and free launches only if top 3 with badge (checked 2026-09-23)
- Review
- Not stated
- Link back required
- No
- Account required
- Not verified
- Domain Rating
- DR56
- Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Sep 24, 2026. A score of the whole site’s backlinks, not a Google metric.
- Tranco rank
- #2,069,360
- Research top-sites ranking. Lower is more popular.
- Who browses it
- Indie makers, developers and early-stage startups
- Last checked
How to submit to Firsto
Open the Firsto submission page
This is the page makers use to add a product.
Sign up if asked
We couldn’t confirm whether an account is required. Use a company email if one is needed.
Have your assets ready
Name, tagline, description, logo and screenshots. The checklist below covers what to prepare so you can fill the form in one go.
Fill in the form carefully
Pick the most specific category the form offers and write the description for the people who browse Firsto (Indie makers, developers and early-stage startups), not for search engines.
Wait, then check
We couldn’t confirm how listings are reviewed. Once yours is live, check the details and that the link points to the right page.
Tips for Firsto
- The free queue is roughly 180 days; pay for Premium only if you need a launch within 24 hours.
- Free launches only earn a dofollow link if you finish top 3 and display the Firsto badge.
- Pro Launch adds a two-week homepage feature, which is where most extra impressions come from.
From Firsto’s own guidelines and pages, in our words.
What to prepare
The basics every directory asks for, plus what matters most for product launch platforms.
- Product name and a one-line tagline (about 60 characters)
- A short description (1–2 sentences) and a longer one (a short paragraph)
- Square logo, at least 256×256 px, PNG or SVG
- 2–3 screenshots at a consistent size
- The exact page you want the link to point to
- Pricing model (free, freemium or paid) and a contact email
- A chosen launch date, with time blocked to reply to comments
- A maker comment: why you built it and what feedback you want
- Gallery images or a short demo video
- An optional launch-day offer for that platform’s users
Is Firsto worth it?
Depends on the listing
Firsto uses followed links on some listings and not others. Read the evidence above and check which kind your listing gets before you pay for anything.
- Domain Rating by Ahrefs: 56 (strong). That's the strength of links to the whole site, not a promise about what your listing passes on.
- Tranco rank #2,069,360: a small site, outside the top 1 million.
- There’s a free option. Start free and only pay for upgrades if the traffic justifies it.
This verdict is worked out from the facts above with fixed rules (link type, review, price, Domain Rating by Ahrefs, Tranco rank), not paid for. The directory has no say in it.
Questions about Firsto
Is Firsto free?
There’s a free option, with paid upgrades. Pricing details: Free launch with ~180-day queue (DF backlink only for top 3, badge required); Premium Launch $19.9 (launch in 24h, guaranteed DF backlinks); Pro Launch $59.9 (adds 2-week homepage feature and mini review). Product reviews $199–$399. We checked on Sep 23, 2026.
Does Firsto give a dofollow link?
It depends. Some listing links on Firsto are followed and some are not. Evidence: Listing https://firsto.co/projects/vivgrid product link has rel="noopener nofollow"; pricing page states paid launches get guaranteed DF backlinks and free launches only if top 3 with badge (checked 2026-09-23).
How do I submit to Firsto?
Submit at https://firsto.co/projects/submit. Tip: The free queue is roughly 180 days; pay for Premium only if you need a launch within 24 hours.
Alternatives to Firsto
All product launch platformsFree · DR 91 · Tranco #2,207
Free · DR 91 · Tranco #4,480
Not published · DR 77 · Tranco #202,614
Free + paid options · DR 83 · Tranco #224,088
Paid · DR 56 · Tranco #252,067
Free + paid options · DR 76 · Tranco #363,756
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