Head to head
MakerHunt vs Peerlist Launchpad
Peerlist Launchpad leads the BLP Index (66 vs 60). Peerlist Launchpad has more raw reach. MakerHunt is fairer for founders without a network. Peerlist Launchpad scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | MakerHunt | Peerlist Launchpad |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 60 | 66 |
| Rank | #49 | #26 |
| Type | Launch boards | Launch boards |
| Cycle | weekly | weekly |
| Listing cost | Free tier | Free |
| Audience | Active indie makers and early-adopter builders | Developers, designers, and professional makers |
| Traffic | Small maker community over seven days | Smaller than Product Hunt; higher professional density |
| Backlink | Dofollow on Premium or top-3 free, depending on current rules | Profile-linked listing on a respected professional domain |
| Reach | 34 | 54 |
| Intent | 74 | 78 |
| Fairness | 82 | 76 |
| Evergreen | 68 | 70 |
| AI visibility | 40 | 52 |
| Ease | 76 | 70 |
MakerHunt
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 guidePeerlist Launchpad
A week-long cycle on a network of developers and designers. Your work history launches with you, and timezone luck matters less than on daily boards.
Peerlist is a professional network for people who build. Launchpad is its launch surface: projects go live into a weekly cycle, the community votes through the week, and winners are named at the end. One project per week, and you need a Peerlist profile.
Full Peerlist Launchpad guide