Product directories for indie projects
Choose product directories by what you want to discover. Proof of Traction ranks indie projects weekly by visitors measured on each maker's own site, with week-over-week growth when enough prior data is available. For daily launches, software alternatives or early-access startups, use the options below.
The short answer
- Uneed: browse daily product launches and daily archives.
- SaaSHub: explore software alternatives and startups.
- BetaList: discover startups and get early access.
- RealRank: compare websites ranked by opted-in Google Search Console clicks.
To compare traction, start with the metric. Website visitors and Google Search Console clicks are different measures, so keep them apart when comparing projects.
Which directories publish measured traffic and growth?
Both publish measured traffic, but they measure different things over different periods.
| Directory | Measured visitor counts? | Published growth measure | Use it to compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of Traction | Yes. Visitors measured on each maker's own site, ranked weekly. | Week-over-week growth when a project has enough prior data. | Indie projects by measured website visitors, and where those visitors come from (Google, X, Reddit, Hacker News, AI chats). |
| RealRank | A different metric: opted-in Google Search Console clicks. | Momentum compares growth velocity over the last 7 days with the prior 21 days. | Websites by organic search clicks and search growth. |
For how the visitor ranking works here, read Proof of Traction's measurement method.
Uneed: daily product launches
Uneed has daily product launches and daily archives. The top 3 daily products win badges, and weekly, monthly and yearly winners are featured in its newsletter. Choose it when your question is what has launched, not which project has the most measured visitors.
To list a product, open Uneed's product submission page. It offers to gather your product's data automatically.
SaaSHub: software alternatives and startups
SaaSHub is a directory of software alternatives and startups. Start here when you want to explore software options rather than compare traffic.
Makers can use SaaSHub's product submission page. Read its submission guidelines first: every product goes through approval, and SaaSHub rejects unreleased products, waiting-list landing pages, products on free subdomains and products not in English. Listing competitors keeps a submission from being slowed down, and verifying it with an email on the product's domain gives it higher priority.
BetaList: early-access startups
BetaList focuses on discovering startups and getting early access. Its categories include developer tools and analytics. Use it when you want to try an early product.
To submit, open BetaList's startup submission form and enter your website URL and email. Nothing is published until you confirm your email and pick a plan.
How to choose a directory
- Pick the question first: new launches, software alternatives, early access or measured traffic.
- Open the matching directory above and choose a category or project relevant to the software you need.
- If you compare traction, note the metric and its time window next to each project. Do not call search clicks website visitors.
- Open the project itself before you decide to use it. Its directory position is a starting point, not a full evaluation.
A common mistake is comparing weekly visitor growth with a different growth window as if they were the same. Keep Proof of Traction's weekly comparison separate from RealRank's last-7-days versus prior-21-days momentum measure.
Questions people ask
Where can I discover newly launched products?
Browse Uneed's daily launches and archives. For startups offering early access, browse BetaList.
Is there a free directory for measured search traffic?
RealRank says its listings are free and permanent. Its ranking uses opted-in Google Search Console clicks.
Can I list an indie project for free?
Yes. Proof of Traction offers a free listing with a followed link to the project page, and a site badge that shows the project's visitor count.
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