Head to head
IndieHunt vs MakerHunt
IndieHunt leads the BLP Index (60 vs 60). IndieHunt has more raw reach. MakerHunt is fairer for founders without a network. IndieHunt scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | IndieHunt | MakerHunt |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 60 | 60 |
| Rank | #46 | #49 |
| Type | Launch boards | Launch boards |
| Cycle | weekly | weekly |
| Listing cost | Free tier (weekly slot cap) | Free tier |
| Audience | Indie hackers, solo SaaS, AI tool builders | Active indie makers and early-adopter builders |
| Traffic | Week-long drip on a small board; plan for maker traffic, not press | Small maker community over seven days |
| Backlink | Nofollow on free unless top 3; guaranteed dofollow on Premium | Dofollow on Premium or top-3 free, depending on current rules |
| Reach | 36 | 34 |
| Intent | 70 | 74 |
| Fairness | 80 | 82 |
| Evergreen | 70 | 68 |
| AI visibility | 42 | 40 |
| Ease | 76 | 76 |
IndieHunt
Seven days on the homepage instead of one. Free slots are capped; $19 Premium guarantees dofollow. Same Hunt network as Aura++, different cadence.
IndieHunt runs a weekly competition: products go live Monday 8:00am UTC and stay on the homepage for seven days while the community votes. Free launches (often capped around 15 per week) require a badge and default to nofollow; top-3 free launches can earn a dofollow upgrade. Premium is a one-time ~$19 dofollow, launch blog, and extra placement.
Full IndieHunt guideMakerHunt
Same Monday UTC mechanic as the other Hunt weeklies, pitched at makers who will actually try the product. Useful as a feedback room; not a second traffic plan.
MakerHunt is a weekly launch competition for builders. Projects go live Monday 8:00am UTC, sit on the homepage for a week, and compete for top-3 badges. Pricing follows the Hunt-network pattern: free (often badge + nofollow), optional nofollow-without-badge, and ~$19 Premium for guaranteed dofollow and a launch story.
Full MakerHunt guide