Proofstories
ProofStories is a directory of indie startups with verified MRR and an editorial team that highlights which ones are worth attention.
- Status
- Online, no dated listings
- Authority
- 27/100How often other sites link to it (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
About
ProofStories is an indie startup directory for founders and the indie hackers who read its editorial stories. The site states it lists 852 indie startups with $9.2M verified MRR. Founders start with the Launch on ProofStories button on the homepage and then choose a launch tier on the plans page. The Standard Launch is listed as free and goes into a standard launch queue, with a badge for the top 3 ranking products. The Sponsored Launch costs $9.99/launch and skips the queue, and the Premium Launch costs $39.99/launch and adds a newsletter mention and social promotion. Advertising includes a newsletter sponsorship at $50 for a single issue and homepage Featured Spots at $30 for the top spot or $15 for the mid-feed spot. The site does not state its review time, whether an account is needed, or whether its links are dofollow, so confirm those before submitting.
How to submit
Choose a launch tier on the plans page, then select Get Started Free, Choose Sponsored, or Choose Premium.
What it lists
- SaaS products
- AI tools
- Developer tools
- Marketing tools
- Productivity apps
- Marketplaces
Who visits
The site describes its newsletter audience as indie hackers and entrepreneurs.
Paid options
Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
| Option | Price | What you get | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsored Launch | $9.99/launch | Skip the queue and top of directory and homepage placement | proofstories.io/plans |
| Premium Launch | $39.99/launch | Everything in Sponsored, a promoted product mention in the newsletter, and social promotion | proofstories.io/plans |
Written from Proofstories' own pages on Oct 28, 2026.
Questions
- How do I submit to ProofStories?
- Use the Launch on ProofStories button on the homepage, then choose a launch tier on the plans page. ProofStories does not state further submission steps on its site.
- Is ProofStories free?
- Yes. The Standard Launch is listed as Free on the ProofStories plans page, while paid launches start at $9.99/launch.
- How much does ProofStories cost?
- The Standard Launch is free. The Sponsored Launch is $9.99/launch and the Premium Launch is $39.99/launch, and submission services start at $179.
- Can I advertise on ProofStories?
- Yes. ProofStories sells a newsletter sponsorship at $50 for a single issue and homepage Featured Spots at $30 for the top spot and $15 for the mid-feed spot.
- Does ProofStories require a badge or backlink to be listed?
- ProofStories does not state whether a badge or backlink is required to be listed. Its Standard Launch plan says it includes a badge for the top 3 ranking products.
- What kinds of products does ProofStories list?
- ProofStories lists indie startups, and its pages show categories such as SaaS, AI and machine learning, developer tools, marketing, productivity, education, marketplaces and physical goods.
Details
- How often other sites link to it
- 27 out of 100 (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
- Best for
- Any product
- Submit page
- proofstories.io/submit/
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Checked Oct 26, 2026 · How we check
History
- : price set to $9.99
- : submit page set to proofstories.io/submit
- : status set to Online
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