Head to head
MicroLaunch vs SideHunt
MicroLaunch leads the BLP Index (62 vs 59). MicroLaunch has more raw reach. MicroLaunch is fairer for founders without a network. MicroLaunch scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | MicroLaunch | SideHunt |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 62 | 59 |
| Rank | #37 | #55 |
| Type | Launch boards | Launch boards |
| Cycle | monthly | weekly |
| Listing cost | Free tier | Free and free-nofollow tiers |
| Audience | Early-stage indie makers looking for users and feedback | Side-project makers and hunters who browse weekly batches |
| Traffic | Steady drip across the month rather than a 24-hour spike | Small weekly batch; sidebar spotlight is Premium-only while live |
| Backlink | Dofollow commonly cited around DR 59 | Nofollow default on Free; dofollow on Premium or top-3 Free |
| Reach | 40 | 32 |
| Intent | 72 | 72 |
| Fairness | 86 | 84 |
| Evergreen | 68 | 66 |
| AI visibility | 40 | 38 |
| Ease | 74 | 78 |
MicroLaunch
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 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