Head to head
Launch Vault vs Open Launch
Launch Vault leads the BLP Index (58 vs 57). Open Launch has more raw reach. Open Launch is fairer for founders without a network. Launch Vault scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | Launch Vault | Open Launch |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 58 | 57 |
| Rank | #61 | #63 |
| Type | Launch boards | Launch boards |
| Cycle | ongoing | daily |
| Listing cost | Free to submit | Free basic launch |
| Audience | Indie makers browsing a story-first catalog | Indie makers who prefer open-source launchboards |
| Traffic | Small catalog; do not plan around self-reported site totals | Small daily feed; publicly discussed ~tens of thousands of monthly visits to the site |
| Backlink | Profile backlink; verify rel | Listing backlink; paid packages may add SEO articles — verify follow attributes |
| Reach | 36 | 38 |
| Intent | 62 | 64 |
| Fairness | 72 | 78 |
| Evergreen | 68 | 62 |
| AI visibility | 46 | 36 |
| Ease | 80 | 80 |
Launch Vault
A curated launchpad for SaaS, AI, and digital products. Smaller than Hunt-network boards. Useful for a lasting profile, not a traffic event.
Launch Vault lists products with a profile page, tags, and trending feeds. The pitch is visibility without a Product Hunt-style 18-hour panic. Approval and recency still matter; a hero sponsor slot is a paid homepage takeover, not a ranking hack you should confuse with organic placement.
Full Launch Vault guideOpen Launch
Community upvotes, public code, smaller audience. Worth it if you like transparent boards; not worth it if you need the PH badge.
Open Launch is an open-source daily launch feed: submit, upvote, comment, browse categories. Premium packages have been sold as SEO/growth add-ons. The audience is a fraction of Product Hunt — publicly discussed in the mid tens of thousands of monthly visits, not millions.
Full Open Launch guide