Head to head
LaunchFree vs Spotlitely
LaunchFree leads the BLP Index (60 vs 59). LaunchFree has more raw reach. Spotlitely is fairer for founders without a network. Spotlitely scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | LaunchFree | Spotlitely |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 60 | 59 |
| Rank | #48 | #57 |
| Type | Directories | AI / GEO |
| Cycle | ongoing | ongoing |
| Listing cost | Free | Free |
| Audience | Builders browsing a free launch log; Friday email subscribers | Founders who want an instant indexed page |
| Traffic | Directory + Friday email; small but real | Search and AI retrieval if the page ranks; little direct hunter traffic |
| Backlink | Site claims dofollow on every approved launch — verify | Always a backlink; dofollow described as standout-only — verify |
| Reach | 34 | 28 |
| Intent | 60 | 50 |
| Fairness | 88 | 90 |
| Evergreen | 70 | 64 |
| AI visibility | 40 | 56 |
| Ease | 84 | 92 |
LaunchFree
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 guideSpotlitely
No queue. Permanent page and a backlink; dofollow for “standout” links. Built for GEO-ish structured listings more than for a hunt crowd.
Spotlitely’s pitch is speed: paste a link, the listing is live, no approval theater. You get a permanent indexed page and a backlink; they say standout listings earn dofollow. You can repost about every 15 days with a changelog instead of waiting a year to “launch again.”
Full Spotlitely guide