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DirectoryHunt alternatives

DirectoryHunt is a free web tool for finding and comparing online directories so you can submit listings and build backlinks. When choosing an alternative, weigh whether you need directory discovery, automated form submission, backlink opportunity tracking, guest-post outreach, or paid placement, and check whether a free tier is available.

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All 10 alternatives

Ranked by how well each one does what DirectoryHunt does.

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  1. 1
    SubmitDirectoriesSame job

    Submission Directory

    Pick it if you want to submit a website to a curated list of over 350 directories for free, rather than research and compare directories yourself.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to DirectoryHuntView SubmitDirectories
  2. 2
    SEOify

    Unlock high-performing keywords with AI precision

    Claim this listing

    Pick it if you need to filter backlink opportunities by difficulty, authority and traffic and track submitted and approved links. It is paid with no free tier.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeCosts more than DirectoryHunt
    View SEOify
  3. 3
    Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool

    10x your SEO with our AI-powered directory submission tool.

    Pick it if you want automated form filling, email verification and scheduled batches to submit a site to 7000+ directories. It is freemium.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    • Browser extension
    Covers some of itFreemiumCosts more than DirectoryHuntView Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool
  4. 4
    PublishYourSaaS

    A curated directory for SaaS & tool

    Pick it if you want a permanent listing page and backlink for a software product in a public directory, with optional paid sponsored placement.

    • Web
    Covers some of itPaidCosts more than DirectoryHuntView PublishYourSaaS
  5. 5
    Marketingdb

    Earn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups

    Pick it if you want dofollow backlinks from a product directory with a weekly launch board and community voting. It is paid, with done-for-you packages.

    • Web
    Covers some of itFreemiumCosts more than DirectoryHuntView Marketingdb
  6. 6
    LaunchIntel

    Curated directory playbooks for Claude Code and Codex

    Pick it if you want an AI agent to fill directory forms in your browser from a shortlist you approve, with a free-route default.

    • Web
    Covers some of itPaidCosts more than DirectoryHuntView LaunchIntel
  7. 7
    Dobacklinks

    Backlinks from real, high-DR sites

    Pick it if you are planning guest-post outreach and need to compare sites by authority, spam score, traffic and pricing, with contact emails listed.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers some of itFreeCosts more than DirectoryHuntView Dobacklinks
  8. 8
    bunny.directory

    Launch your startup once, keep a dofollow link for good

    Pick it if you are launching a startup and want a permanent dofollow product page through a launch directory with daily rankings and a free tier.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers some of itFreeSimilar price to DirectoryHuntView bunny.directory
  9. 9
    SubmitMyStartup

    Find where to submit your startup: MCP server + planner

    Pick it if you want to compare startup directories by cost and wait time, with a JSON API, an MCP server and no sign-in required.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Open source
    • Web
    Covers some of itFreeSimilar price to DirectoryHuntView SubmitMyStartup
  10. 10
    Linkova - Backlinks vs market median

    Backlink marketplace priced against the market median

    Pick it if you want to buy paid backlink placements and compare each price against the market median, with agency project separation and role-based access.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Covers some of itFreemiumCosts more than DirectoryHuntView Linkova - Backlinks vs market median

DirectoryHunt and its top 5, side by side

What we compared
DirectoryHuntThis product
SubmitDirectories#1
SEOify
#2
Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool#3
PublishYourSaaS#4
Marketingdb#5
What it doesBoost traffic, build backlinks, and explore the best directories in one place.Submission DirectoryUnlock high-performing keywords with AI precision10x your SEO with our AI-powered directory submission tool.A curated directory for SaaS & toolEarn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups
Fit for DirectoryHunt users—Drop-inCovers mostCovers someCovers someCovers some
PricingFreeFreeFreeFreemiumPaidFreemium
Free planYesYesYesYesNoNo
APINoNoNoNoNoNo
Open sourceNoNoNoNoNoNo
PlatformsWebWebWebWeb, Browser extensionWebWeb

Questions about DirectoryHunt alternatives

What are the best alternatives to DirectoryHunt?

On AINave, the closest matches are SubmitDirectories, SEOify and Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool.

Is there a free alternative to DirectoryHunt?

Yes. 7 alternatives have a free plan, including SubmitDirectories, SEOify and Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool.

Which DirectoryHunt alternatives have an API?

SubmitMyStartup and Linkova - Backlinks vs market median have an API.

Is there an open-source alternative to DirectoryHunt?

Yes. SubmitMyStartup is open source.

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