IndieNew alternatives

IndieNew is a freemium directory where indie makers browse curated tools and submit launch listings. When choosing a replacement, weigh whether you mainly need to list a product, discover tools, get maker feedback, or buy placement and backlinks, and compare pricing model and platform support, since these alternatives differ on those points.

Comparing with

IndieNew

Thoughtful directory for indie makers

FreemiumWeb

View IndieNew

Quick picks

All 15 alternatives

Ranked by how well each one does what IndieNew does.

All 15Same job 7

1
Another DirectorySame job
Paste your URL, get a listing drafted from your own site
Pick it if you want to list a new software tool with a listing drafted from a URL or llms.txt file, manual review before publishing, and a free listing with a…
- Free plan
- Web
Drop-in replacementFreemiumSimilar price to IndieNewView Another Directory
2
IndieclashSame job
Launch for free. Discover overlooked indie products
Pick it if you want a free launch with head-to-head Arena battles and feedback exchange with other makers.
- Free plan
- Web
Drop-in replacementFreeCosts less than IndieNewView Indieclash
3
starter bestSame job
Launch Product , Starter Best
Pick it if you want daily curated listings, period-based top rankings, and a newsletter for tracking new tech launches, under a free pricing model.
- Free plan
- Web
Drop-in replacementFreeCosts less than IndieNewView starter best
4
AiDirsSame job
AiDirs - Discover And Share The Best AI Tools
Pick it if you need an API and SDK to automate submissions of AI tools, with verified listing badges and a paid verification option.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
Drop-in replacementFreemiumView AiDirs
5
FirstoSame job
A launch platform where every product gets a chance to shine.
Pick it if you want a scheduled launch queue, paid featured placement, free favicon and OG image tools, and MCP and API access.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to IndieNewView Firsto
6
SitePatentSame job
A curated directory of new startups, SaaS and indie products
Pick it if you want a screened listing with a permanent public profile, one-time pricing per listing, or credit packs for bulk submissions.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumView SitePatent
7
CurateClickSame job
Discover and share the best developer tools and products.
Pick it if you want weekly curated developer tool picks and archive browsing by year, month, or product name, under a free pricing model.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeCosts less than IndieNewView CurateClick
8
IndieTools
Discovery and community platform for digital products
Pick it if you want founder profiles, product comparisons with public website metrics, and public updates to follow founders as well as products.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to IndieNewView IndieTools
9
RadarMakers
Indie products rated on idea, execution, design and value
Pick it if you want feedback on a product's idea, execution, design, and value through community upvotes and ratings.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to IndieNewView RadarMakers
10
Indie Maker List
Indie Maker List: Built by Makers, For Makers
Pick it if you want to find makers by country on an interactive map or look up self-reported revenue, and you can accept a paid model.
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than IndieNewView Indie Maker List
11
Marketingdb
Earn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups
Pick it if you want dofollow backlinks and a weekly launch board, and you are willing to pay for done-for-you directory submission packages.
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumCosts more than IndieNewView Marketingdb
12
Awesome Indie
Daily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community
Pick it if you want free submission with daily to yearly leaderboards across web, iOS, and Android, plus a makers map and open analytics.
- Free plan
- Web
- iOS
- Android
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to IndieNewView Awesome Indie
13
PublishYourSaaS
A curated directory for SaaS & tool
Pick it if you want crawlable listing pages with a sitemap entry and permanent backlinks for search visibility, and you accept paid sponsored placement.
- Web
Covers most of itPaidCosts more than IndieNewView PublishYourSaaS
14
DotCurio
A high-signal directory for AI and creative products
Pick it if you want side-by-side comparison of AI and creative tools, a free-tools filter, and a free submission form.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to IndieNewView DotCurio
15
SaasCity
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 free listing with a dofollow backlink on an interactive city map, a weekly launch round, and an option for paid fast review.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to IndieNewView SaasCity

IndieNew and its top 5, side by side

What we compared	IndieNewThis product	Another Directory#1	Indieclash#2	starter best#3	AiDirs#4	Firsto#5
What it does	Thoughtful directory for indie makers	Paste your URL, get a listing drafted from your own site	Launch for free. Discover overlooked indie products	Launch Product , Starter Best	AiDirs - Discover And Share The Best AI Tools	A launch platform where every product gets a chance to shine.
Fit for IndieNew users	—	Drop-in	Drop-in	Drop-in	Drop-in	Covers most
Pricing	Freemium	Freemium	Free	Free	Freemium	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
API	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web	Web	Web	Web	Web, API	Web

Questions about IndieNew alternatives

What are the best alternatives to IndieNew?

On AINave, the closest matches are Another Directory, Indieclash and starter best.

Is there a free alternative to IndieNew?

Yes. 12 alternatives have a free plan, including Another Directory, Indieclash and starter best.

Which IndieNew alternatives have an API?

AiDirs and Firsto have an API.

Built something like IndieNew?

List it on AINave and it can show up here.

Submit a product