Instant Day-One Reach for Developer Tools
Every open-source and developer tool is indexed for free. Upgrade to accelerate verification, secure permanent verified dofollow authority, rank in AI search engines (GEO), and broadcast across social, email, and 40+ tech directories.
For solo projects needing fast verification and search indexing.
- Permanent verified website link
- Verified Launch dynamic SVG badge
- Instant review queue bypass
- Priority weekly cohort placement
For new launches seeking day-one reach across social, email, and AI answer engines.
- Everything in Starter Pass
- Automated X & LinkedIn broadcast
- Friday Launch Radar newsletter feature
- Fast-track Google & Bing indexing ping
- GEO & MCP AI Feed inclusion (ChatGPT & Perplexity)
- +20 starter launch votes
For commercial tools wanting 30 days of top category visibility and AI search priority.
- Everything in Launch Discovery Pack
- Pinned in top 3 category spots (30 days)
- VIP spotlight in homepage Radar grid
- Dedicated maker announcement thread
- Priority AI answer recommendation weighting
Complete hands-off manual syndication across 40+ startup directories.
- Everything in Category Spotlight
- 40+ manual directory submissions
- Live Google Sheet tracking dashboard
- 48-hour completion turnaround
Serial Maker Pass ($49)
Ship multiple tools throughout the year. Receive 5 verified launch credits ($9.80 each) with instant review bypass and reusable redemption tokens that never expire.
Sponsor Weekly Radar ($149)
Place your banner and headline at the very top of the live weekly cohort leaderboard, plus dedicated sponsor recognition in our Friday email newsletter sent to software engineers and tech founders.
Feature Comparison Matrix
Compare all distribution amenities side by side.
| Amenity | Free ($0) | Starter ($9) | Launch Pack ($29) | Spotlight ($49) | Ship Everywhere ($99) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Profile | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Website Backlink Authority | rel="nofollow" | rel="dofollow" | rel="dofollow" | rel="dofollow" | rel="dofollow" |
| Dynamic SVG README Badge | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Review Queue Turnaround | 3-5 days | Instant | Instant | Instant | Instant |
| Google & Bing Indexing Ping | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Social Broadcast (X & LinkedIn) | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Friday Newsletter Feature | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Generative Engine Optimization (GEO & MCP) | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pinned Top Category Spots | - | - | - | 30 Days | 30 Days |
| 40+ Tech Directory Submissions | - | - | - | - | Included |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about LaunchIndex verification, GEO, and syndication.
How quickly are paid orders processed?
Paid tiers ($9, $29, $49) are activated automatically the moment payment succeeds. Your verified dynamic badge, rel="dofollow" link, and Google Indexing API pings fire within 60 seconds.
What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) & how does it help?
Traditional SEO focuses only on Google. GEO structures your product data and exposes it via our public MCP endpoint and semantic feeds so AI search engines like ChatGPT Search, Claude 3.7, and Perplexity cite and recommend your tool when users ask for solutions.
How does the $99 Ship Everywhere service work?
Our syndication team takes your tool details and manually submits your product to 40+ high-DR startup, developer, and open-source directories. You receive a live Google Sheets tracker with direct submission links.
Can I upgrade an existing free listing?
Yes. Visit the Claim page, search for your tool, and select the upgrade tier that fits your launch goals. Your existing slug, metrics, and upvotes are preserved.