Indie Torch alternatives

Indie Torch is a free web platform where makers launch into a capped weekly slot, and the community votes on a ranked leaderboard. When choosing an alternative, weigh the launch format (weekly slot, swipe voting, or directory listing), whether you need a backlink, API access or mobile apps, and whether the free tier covers your needs.

Comparing with

Indie Torch

The best new indie products, launched by makers.

FreeWeb

View Indie Torch

Quick picks

Closest match
Awesome Indie Daily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community
Free, like Indie Torch
RadarMakersIndie products rated on idea, execution, design and value
Has an API
SwipeToLaunchTinder-style launch directory for startups and apps

All 15 alternatives

Ranked by how well each one does what Indie Torch does.

All 15Same job 5

1
Awesome Indie Same job
Daily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community
Pick it if you want a free submission with leaderboards across daily, weekly, monthly and yearly periods, a makers map, or access on iOS and Android.
- Free plan
- Web
- iOS
- Android
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView Awesome Indie
2
RadarMakersSame job
Indie products rated on idea, execution, design and value
Pick it if you want structured ratings on idea, execution, design and value, along with comments, in a free community focused on indie makers and SaaS founders.
- Free plan
- Web
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView RadarMakers
3
IndieclashSame job
Launch for free. Discover overlooked indie products
Pick it if you want products compared in head-to-head Arena battles and actionable feedback from other makers, with free launches.
- Free plan
- Web
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView Indieclash
4
SwipeToLaunchSame job
Tinder-style launch directory for startups and apps
Pick it if you want swipe-based voting, REST or MCP access for developers and agents, or an optional paid priority placement.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than Indie TorchView SwipeToLaunch
5
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 an indexable product page and a browsable city map directory with a weekly launch queue.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView SaasCity
6
Firsto
A launch platform where every product gets a chance to shine.
Pick it if you want a curated launch with queue scheduling, free favicon and social preview image tools, and API or MCP access.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView Firsto
7
Marketingdb
Earn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups
Pick it if you want a team to submit your product to multiple directories for dofollow backlinks and are willing to pay for that service.
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than Indie TorchView Marketingdb
8
starter best
Launch Product , Starter Best
Pick it if you mainly want discovery by tech enthusiasts through daily curated listings, top-product rankings and a newsletter.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView starter best
9
StarTap
What if Product Hunt and Cookie Clicker had a baby?
Pick it if you want a gamified directory where visitors support projects with stars, and where browsing needs no account.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView StarTap
10
bunny.directory
Launch your startup once, keep a dofollow link for good
Pick it if you want a permanent product page with a dofollow backlink, human review of each launch, and optional paid featured placement.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to Indie TorchView bunny.directory
11
SitePatent
A curated directory of new startups, SaaS and indie products
Pick it if you want a curated, screened directory with permanent listing profiles and one-time per-listing pricing.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than Indie TorchView SitePatent
12
AiToolsCapital
AI Tools Capital is an independent AI tools directory
Pick it if your product is an AI tool and you want a weekly community-voted startup competition alongside a curated AI tools directory.
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than Indie TorchView AiToolsCapital
13
Another Directory
Paste your URL, get a listing drafted from your own site
Pick it if you want a listing drafted from your URL or llms.txt file, with manual review before publishing and a free verification badge.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to Indie TorchView Another Directory
14
Invent List
Explore the Future of AI Projects
Claim this listing
Pick it if your product is an AI project and you want collections, launch comments, and API access at no cost.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to Indie Torch
View Invent List
15
Waivly Discover 2.0 - Explore and launch
Discover, Explore, and Launch Tech Products with Waivly Discover 2.0
Claim this listing
Pick it if you want a free discovery hub covering AI tools, Web3 solutions and developer resources alongside product launch submission.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to Indie Torch
View Waivly Discover 2.0 - Explore and launch

Indie Torch and its top 5, side by side

What we compared	Indie TorchThis product	Awesome Indie #1	RadarMakers#2	Indieclash#3	SwipeToLaunch#4	SaasCity#5
What it does	The best new indie products, launched by makers.	Daily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community	Indie products rated on idea, execution, design and value	Launch for free. Discover overlooked indie products	Tinder-style launch directory for startups and apps	Get a free backlink and permanent exposure in 2 minutes. Turn a standard startup listing into a visual billboard, with a dedicated indexable page.
Fit for Indie Torch users	—	Drop-in	Drop-in	Drop-in	Covers most	Covers most
Pricing	Free	Free	Free	Free	Freemium	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
API	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
Open source	No	No	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android	Web	Web	Web, API	Web

Questions about Indie Torch alternatives

What are the best alternatives to Indie Torch?

On AINave, the closest matches are Awesome Indie , RadarMakers and Indieclash.

Is there a free alternative to Indie Torch?

Yes. 13 alternatives have a free plan, including Awesome Indie , RadarMakers and Indieclash.

Which Indie Torch alternatives have an API?

SwipeToLaunch, Firsto and Invent List have an API.

Built something like Indie Torch?

List it on AINave and it can show up here.

Submit a product