Head to head
BetaList vs LaunchFree
BetaList leads the BLP Index (70 vs 60). BetaList has more raw reach. LaunchFree is fairer for founders without a network. BetaList scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | BetaList | LaunchFree |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 70 | 60 |
| Rank | #11 | #48 |
| Type | Pre-launch | Directories |
| Cycle | pre-launch | ongoing |
| Listing cost | Free queue | Free |
| Audience | Early adopters hunting pre-launch and beta products | Builders browsing a free launch log; Friday email subscribers |
| Traffic | Dozens to a few hundred signups depending on category and one-liner quality | Directory + Friday email; small but real |
| Backlink | Follow link from a long-running startup directory | Site claims dofollow on every approved launch — verify |
| Reach | 64 | 34 |
| Intent | 84 | 60 |
| Fairness | 70 | 88 |
| Evergreen | 72 | 70 |
| AI visibility | 60 | 40 |
| Ease | 68 | 84 |
BetaList
Purpose-built for waitlists. Early adopters browse BetaList specifically to try unfinished products. Plan around a 4–6 week free queue.
BetaList has been the pre-launch listing since 2010. Unlike daily boards, it is not trying to crown a winner of the day. It is a catalog of betas, and the people who browse it are looking for something to try before everyone else.
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No charge to list. Permanent page, claimed dofollow, weekly roundup. The bet is SEO and a small subscriber list, not a hunt day.
LaunchFree runs The Runway: a free product launch directory with human review. Approved launches get a permanent page and, per the site, a dofollow backlink. Every Friday the top listings go out in a subscriber email (The Runway Radar).
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