Head to head
IndieHunt vs MicroLaunch
MicroLaunch leads the BLP Index (62 vs 60). MicroLaunch has more raw reach. MicroLaunch is fairer for founders without a network. IndieHunt scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | IndieHunt | MicroLaunch |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 60 | 62 |
| Rank | #46 | #37 |
| Type | Launch boards | Launch boards |
| Cycle | weekly | monthly |
| Listing cost | Free tier (weekly slot cap) | Free tier |
| Audience | Indie hackers, solo SaaS, AI tool builders | Early-stage indie makers looking for users and feedback |
| Traffic | Week-long drip on a small board; plan for maker traffic, not press | Steady drip across the month rather than a 24-hour spike |
| Backlink | Nofollow on free unless top 3; guaranteed dofollow on Premium | Dofollow commonly cited around DR 59 |
| Reach | 36 | 40 |
| Intent | 70 | 72 |
| Fairness | 80 | 86 |
| Evergreen | 70 | 68 |
| AI visibility | 42 | 40 |
| Ease | 76 | 74 |
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 guideMicroLaunch
Your product stays up for weeks, not hours. Monthly rankings reward steady interest. Best when the MVP is real and you want conversations.
MicroLaunch stretches the window on purpose. Products compete across a month rather than a day, which changes who wins: a tool that steadily collects users and comments can beat a louder first morning. Submission has a free tier. The domain is often cited around DR 59 with a dofollow link.
Full MicroLaunch guide