Firsto alternatives

Firsto handles curated product launches, keeps launched products listed in a category directory, and offers paid featured placement, a launch queue, free favicon and OG image tools, and API and MCP access. When choosing an alternative, weigh whether you need a backlink, community voting, a free listing, programmatic submission, or a directory focused on AI tools.

Firsto

A launch platform where every product gets a chance to shine.

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All 15 alternatives

Ranked by how well each one does what Firsto does.

All 15Same job 5
  1. 1
    SaasCitySame job

    Get a free backlink and permanent exposure in 2 minutes. Turn a standard startup listing into a visual billboard, with a dedicated indexable page.

    Pick it if you want a dofollow backlink from a map-style directory and a weekly launch round for a SaaS or AI product.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to FirstoView SaasCity
  2. 2
    SwipeToLaunchSame job

    Tinder-style launch directory for startups and apps

    Pick it if you want visitors to vote on your product card by card and need REST, MCP or Markdown access for listings.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Drop-in replacementFreemiumSimilar price to FirstoView SwipeToLaunch
  3. 3
    bunny.directorySame job

    Launch your startup once, keep a dofollow link for good

    Pick it if you want a permanent product page with a dofollow backlink and a daily ranking, with human review of each launch.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to FirstoView bunny.directory
  4. 4
    SitePatentSame job

    A curated directory of new startups, SaaS and indie products

    Pick it if you want a screened, categorized listing and are willing to pay per listing or buy credit packs for bulk submissions.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreemiumView SitePatent
  5. 5
    Awesome Indie

    Daily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community

    Pick it if you want a free listing with daily to yearly leaderboards, a makers map, and an app on iOS or Android.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    • iOS
    • Android
    Covers most of itFreeCosts less than FirstoView Awesome Indie
  6. 6
    ToolfoundSame job

    Launch free and find new software

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to FirstoView Toolfound
  7. 7
    Marketingdb

    Earn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups

    Pick it if you want someone else to submit your product to multiple directories through paid done-for-you packages.

    • Web
    Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than FirstoView Marketingdb
  8. 8
    IndieTools

    Discovery and community platform for digital products

    Pick it if you want a founder profile and product comparisons that include domain rating and mobile speed measurements.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to FirstoView IndieTools
  9. 9
    RadarMakers

    Indie products rated on idea, execution, design and value

    Pick it if you want community ratings on idea, execution, design and value, and a free indie maker community to get feedback.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeCosts less than FirstoView RadarMakers
  10. 10
    LaunchRanked

    Launch once. Rank on Google. Get cited by AI.

    Pick it if you want a free weekly launch listing plus SEO audits, article publishing, and AI assistant visibility tracking.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to FirstoView LaunchRanked
  11. 11
    AZN8

    The directory built for AI agents and makers

    Pick it if you want agents or scripts to publish listings through a JSON API or MCP endpoint into a free directory.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to FirstoView AZN8
  12. 12
    ShellWire

    Software discovery for people and AI assistants

    Pick it if you want a free reviewed listing with email verification and a utility score that shows its factor breakdown.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to FirstoView ShellWire
  13. 13
    Rankoland Tool Submission

    Rankoland Tool Submission is a powerful platform that allows developers, marketers, and creators to submit their tools for discovery and visibility. It is designed to help new and existing digital tools get indexed, shared, and promoted across the web, improving reach, traffic, and search engine pre

    Pick it if you want a simple free submission form to get a digital tool indexed and shared, without API access.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to FirstoView Rankoland Tool Submission
  14. 14
    AiDirs

    AiDirs - Discover And Share The Best AI Tools

    Pick it if you want an AI-focused directory with verified listing badges and an SDK for automating submissions.

    • Free plan
    • API
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to FirstoView AiDirs
  15. 15
    ToolsClaw

    AI-powered tools platform for developers

    Pick it if you want AI and developer tools with deals, discounts, and reviews, plus an open source filter.

    • Free plan
    • Web
    Covers most of itFreeCosts less than FirstoView ToolsClaw

Firsto and its top 5, side by side

What we compared
FirstoThis product
SaasCity#1
SwipeToLaunch#2
bunny.directory#3
SitePatent#4
Awesome Indie #5
What it doesA launch platform where every product gets a chance to shine.Get a free backlink and permanent exposure in 2 minutes. Turn a standard startup listing into a visual billboard, with a dedicated indexable page.Tinder-style launch directory for startups and appsLaunch your startup once, keep a dofollow link for goodA curated directory of new startups, SaaS and indie productsDaily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community
Fit for Firsto users—Drop-inDrop-inCovers mostCovers mostCovers most
PricingFreeFreeFreemiumFreeFreemiumFree
Free planYesYesYesYesYesYes
APIYesNoYesNoNoNo
Open sourceNoNoNoNoNoNo
PlatformsWebWebWeb, APIWebWebWeb, iOS, Android

Questions about Firsto alternatives

What are the best alternatives to Firsto?

On AINave, the closest matches are SaasCity, SwipeToLaunch and bunny.directory.

Is there a free alternative to Firsto?

Yes. 14 alternatives have a free plan, including SaasCity, SwipeToLaunch and bunny.directory.

Which Firsto alternatives have an API?

5 alternatives have an API, including SwipeToLaunch, LaunchRanked and AZN8.

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