SwipeToLaunch alternatives
SwipeToLaunch lists new products and lets visitors vote on them one card at a time, with a weekly leaderboard, a free listing tier, and REST and MCP access for developers and agents. When choosing an alternative, weigh how voting works, whether you need API or agent access, whether you want a permanent listing or backlink, and how much the platform costs, since several alternatives are free and others are paid or have paid placement.
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Tinder-style launch directory for startups and apps
Quick picks
All 15 alternatives
Ranked by how well each one does what SwipeToLaunch does.
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Awesome Indie Same jobDaily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community
Pick it if you want a free launch with day, week, month and year leaderboards, a makers map, and a weekly email digest, including on iOS or Android.
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Indie TorchSame jobThe best new indie products, launched by makers.
Pick it if you prefer a weekly launch slot with a capped list, manual review before publication, and community voting on the week's launches.
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FirstoA launch platform where every product gets a chance to shine.
Pick it if you want a curated launch with a scheduled queue, paid featured placement, and API or MCP access alongside free tools for launch assets.
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RadarMakersSame jobIndie products rated on idea, execution, design and value
Pick it if you want feedback on idea, execution, design and value through ratings on four axes, not only upvotes.
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IndieclashLaunch for free. Discover overlooked indie products
Pick it if you want head-to-head Arena battles and an exchange of actionable feedback with other makers, at no cost to list.
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SaasCityGet 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 and a browsable city map directory for a SaaS or AI product in a weekly launch round.
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starter bestLaunch Product , Starter Best
Pick it if you want daily curated listings, a newsletter, and search by category, tag and collection for a free submission.
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ToolfoundLaunch free and find new software
Pick it if you want a permanent searchable listing with a free dated launch slot, or you are looking for software listed for sale.
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bunny.directoryLaunch your startup once, keep a dofollow link for good
Pick it if you want a permanent product page and dofollow backlink, with human review of each launch and optional paid featured placement.
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Discover new apps and public betas before everyone else
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AZN8The directory built for AI agents and makers
Pick it if you want listings submitted through a JSON API or MCP endpoint, with agent registration and a free listing tier.
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AiToolsCapitalAI Tools Capital is an independent AI tools directory
Pick it if you are an AI startup willing to pay for promotion and want a weekly live leaderboard competition with founder spotlights.
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VibeHackerUnderground community for vibe-coders shipping agent work
Pick it if you want human-reviewed AI tool listings with discussions and reviews, and an MCP server to upvote tools from an AI assistant.
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Invent ListExplore the Future of AI Projects
Claim this listingPick it if you focus on AI projects and want free submission, collections for saving projects, and API access alongside launch discussions.
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to SwipeToLaunchView Invent List - 15
Waivly Discover 2.0 - Explore and launchDiscover, Explore, and Launch Tech Products with Waivly Discover 2.0
Claim this listingPick it if you want a free general tech directory that also covers AI tools, Web3 solutions and developer resources, with launch submission.
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to SwipeToLaunchView Waivly Discover 2.0 - Explore and launch
SwipeToLaunch and its top 5, side by side
| What we compared | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Tinder-style launch directory for startups and apps | Daily leaderboard of new indie products, ranked by community | The best new indie products, launched by makers. | A launch platform where every product gets a chance to shine. | Indie products rated on idea, execution, design and value | Launch for free. Discover overlooked indie products |
| Fit for SwipeToLaunch users | — | Drop-in | Covers most | Covers most | Covers most | Covers most |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Open source | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web, iOS, Android | Web | Web | Web | Web |
Questions about SwipeToLaunch alternatives
What are the best alternatives to SwipeToLaunch?
On AINave, the closest matches are Awesome Indie , Indie Torch and Firsto.
Is there a free alternative to SwipeToLaunch?
Yes. 14 alternatives have a free plan, including Awesome Indie , Indie Torch and Firsto.
Which SwipeToLaunch alternatives have an API?
4 alternatives have an API, including Firsto, AZN8 and VibeHacker.
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