Submit by Hand alternatives

Submit by Hand is a paid web tool that drafts listing copy from a product URL, submits to selected directories over two to three weeks, and reports screenshots, status, listing links and CSV exports. When replacing it, weigh whether you need automated form filling, a free option, a directory finder, or extras such as outreach or SEO tools. Some alternatives' pricing and API details are not stated in the source data, so confirm those directly.

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Directory submission platform for SaaS and AI tools

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All 9 alternatives

Ranked by how well each one does what Submit by Hand does.

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LaunchIntelSame job
Curated directory playbooks for Claude Code and Codex
Pick it if you want an AI agent to fill directory forms in your own browser, with a user-approved shortlist and a local dashboard for several products.
- Web
Drop-in replacementPaidSimilar price to Submit by HandView LaunchIntel
2
Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission ToolSame job
10x your SEO with our AI-powered directory submission tool.
Pick it if you need a free tier, bulk submissions with email verification handled, and a Chrome extension for manual form filling.
- Free plan
- Web
- Browser extension
Drop-in replacementFreemiumCosts less than Submit by HandView Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool
3
Marketingdb
Earn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups
Pick it if you want dofollow listings on a weekly launch board with community voting, or a done-for-you submission package from their team.
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to Submit by HandView Marketingdb
4
SubmitDirectories
Submission Directory
Pick it if you want a free way to submit to a curated list of over 350 directories and filter them by category.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreeCosts less than Submit by HandView SubmitDirectories
5
LaunchRanked
Launch once. Rank on Google. Get cited by AI.
Pick it if you want directory submission combined with SEO audits, article publishing and AI assistant visibility tracking.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumCosts less than Submit by HandView LaunchRanked
6
Backlink Bot
Submit your Startup to 100+ directories in 10 minutes
Pick it if you want outreach drafts sent to pages that already rank for your keywords, with approval before anything goes out.
- Web
Covers most of itPaidView Backlink Bot
7
SubmitMyStartup
Find where to submit your startup: MCP server + planner
Pick it if you want to compare directories by cost and wait time before choosing where to submit, with no sign-in required.
- Free plan
- API
- Open source
- Web
Covers some of itFreeCosts less than Submit by HandView SubmitMyStartup
8
AZN8
The directory built for AI agents and makers
Pick it if you want to publish listings through a JSON API or MCP endpoint, including listings published by AI agents.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
Covers some of itFreeCosts less than Submit by HandView AZN8
9
DirectoryHunt
Boost traffic, build backlinks, and explore the best directories in one place.
Pick it if you want to compare directories by domain rating and monthly traffic and submit through a listing form at no cost.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers some of itFreeCosts less than Submit by HandView DirectoryHunt

Submit by Hand and its top 5, side by side

What we compared	Submit by HandThis product	LaunchIntel#1	Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool#2	Marketingdb#3	SubmitDirectories#4	LaunchRanked#5
What it does	Directory submission platform for SaaS and AI tools	Curated directory playbooks for Claude Code and Codex	10x your SEO with our AI-powered directory submission tool.	Earn dofollow backlinks for SaaS & startups	Submission Directory	Launch once. Rank on Google. Get cited by AI.
Fit for Submit by Hand users	—	Drop-in	Drop-in	Covers most	Covers most	Covers most
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Freemium	Freemium	Free	Freemium
Free plan	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
API	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web	Web	Web, Browser extension	Web	Web	Web, API

Questions about Submit by Hand alternatives

What are the best alternatives to Submit by Hand?

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

Is there a free alternative to Submit by Hand?

Yes. 6 alternatives have a free plan, including Submify - AI Agent Directory Submission Tool, SubmitDirectories and LaunchRanked.

Which Submit by Hand alternatives have an API?

LaunchRanked, SubmitMyStartup and AZN8 have an API.

Is there an open-source alternative to Submit by Hand?

Yes. SubmitMyStartup is open source.

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