Head to head
directree vs LaunchFree
directree leads the BLP Index (66 vs 60). LaunchFree has more raw reach. LaunchFree is fairer for founders without a network. directree scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | directree | LaunchFree |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 66 | 60 |
| Rank | #25 | #48 |
| Type | AI / GEO | Directories |
| Cycle | ongoing | ongoing |
| Listing cost | Free | Free |
| Audience | SaaS buyers and models that want labeled facts | Builders browsing a free launch log; Friday email subscribers |
| Traffic | Directory drip; GEO is the upside | Directory + Friday email; small but real |
| Backlink | Claimed dofollow for verified listings — confirm | Site claims dofollow on every approved launch — verify |
| Reach | 32 | 34 |
| Intent | 70 | 60 |
| Fairness | 86 | 88 |
| Evergreen | 74 | 70 |
| AI visibility | 70 | 40 |
| Ease | 80 | 84 |
directree
Free listing, claimed dofollow when verified, no pay-to-rank. Built for people (and models) who are tired of unlabeled AI sludge on software directories.
directree is an honest-SaaS directory: each fact is supposed to be tagged Observed (crawled), AI-inferred (marked), or Founder-edited. Submit and claim are free; they advertise a dofollow backlink for verified listings and say there are no paid rank slots.
Full directree guideLaunchFree
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).
Full LaunchFree guide