Head to head
MakerHunt vs SideHunt
MakerHunt leads the BLP Index (60 vs 59). MakerHunt has more raw reach. SideHunt is fairer for founders without a network. MakerHunt scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | MakerHunt | SideHunt |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 60 | 59 |
| Rank | #49 | #55 |
| Type | Launch boards | Launch boards |
| Cycle | weekly | weekly |
| Listing cost | Free tier | Free and free-nofollow tiers |
| Audience | Active indie makers and early-adopter builders | Side-project makers and hunters who browse weekly batches |
| Traffic | Small maker community over seven days | Small weekly batch; sidebar spotlight is Premium-only while live |
| Backlink | Dofollow on Premium or top-3 free, depending on current rules | Nofollow default on Free; dofollow on Premium or top-3 Free |
| Reach | 34 | 32 |
| Intent | 74 | 72 |
| Fairness | 82 | 84 |
| Evergreen | 68 | 66 |
| AI visibility | 40 | 38 |
| Ease | 76 | 78 |
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 guideSideHunt
Monday UTC week, free/nofollow/Premium $19, homepage for seven days. Best when the product still looks like a side project. Same Hunt network as Aura++.
SideHunt is explicitly for side projects and indie launches. Competitions run Monday 8:00am UTC through the following Monday. Free launches usually need a SideHunt link on your site and default to nofollow (top 3 can upgrade). Nofollow-without-badge is also free. Premium is $19 one-time: guaranteed dofollow, launch blog, and a homepage sidebar spotlight while live.
Full SideHunt guide