Smol Best
Smol Best is a product discovery platform for finding and upvoting new tech products. It lists startups, SaaS products and AI tools.
- Status
- Online, no dated listings
- Authority
- 29/100How often other sites link to it (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
About
Smol Best is a product discovery platform for finding and upvoting new tech products, aimed at developers and tech enthusiasts. Its home page lists startups, SaaS, AI tools, and software products that launch every day. Products are submitted through a Submit For Free option, and the site says submission is free. The pages do not state how long review takes or whether a free listing gets a backlink. Paid DR Boost packages cost from $30 and promise 5 dofollow backlinks from DR 30-65 sites, rising to $150 for 50 backlinks. Sponsor placements include a homepage sidebar from $29 for one month and a weekly newsletter plan at $89 per month. Founders should read the DR Boost and sponsor terms on the Smol Best pages before paying. The footer credits DirEasy.
What it lists
- Startups
- SaaS products
- AI tools
- Software products
Who visits
Its sponsor page says its audience is developers and tech enthusiasts, and its newsletter reaches indie hackers, entrepreneurs, and product enthusiasts.
Paid options
Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
| Option | Price | What you get | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Boost | $30 | 5 dofollow backlinks from DR 30-65 sites | smolbest.com/boost |
| DR Mega Boost | $50 | 10 dofollow backlinks from DR 30-65 sites | smolbest.com/boost |
| DR Mega Boost | $90 | 20 dofollow backlinks from DR 30-65 sites | smolbest.com/boost |
| DR Mega Boost | $120 | 30 dofollow backlinks from DR 30-65 sites | smolbest.com/boost |
| DR Mega Boost | $140 | 40 dofollow backlinks from DR 30-65 sites | smolbest.com/boost |
| DR Mega Boost | $150 | 50 dofollow backlinks from DR 30-65 sites | smolbest.com/boost |
Advertising
Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
| Option | Price | Placement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidebar Plan, 1 Month | $29 | Homepage sidebar and every project page | smolbest.com/sponsors |
| Sidebar Plan, 3 Months | $59 | Homepage sidebar and every project page | smolbest.com/sponsors |
| Sidebar Plan, 12 Months | $199 | Homepage sidebar and every project page | smolbest.com/sponsors |
| Newsletter Plan | $89 | Featured near the top of the weekly newsletter | smolbest.com/sponsors |
| Bundle Plan | $99 | Sidebar plan and newsletter plan for 1 month | smolbest.com/sponsors |
Written from Smol Best's own pages on Oct 28, 2026.
Questions
- How long does Smol Best take to review?
- Up to 30 days. As of Oct 28, 2026.
- What does Smol Best ask for?
- It asks you to show its badge on your site. As of Oct 28, 2026.
- How do I submit to Smol Best?
- The home page has a Submit For Free option for adding a product. The pages do not give step-by-step submission instructions.
- Is Smol Best free?
- Submission is free according to the Submit For Free option on the home page. Paid DR Boost packages and sponsor plans are also offered.
- How much does Smol Best cost?
- DR Boost packages start at $30 for 5 dofollow backlinks. Sponsor plans start at $29 for one month of sidebar visibility.
- Can I advertise on Smol Best?
- Yes. Sponsor plans include a homepage sidebar from $29 for one month and a newsletter plan at $89 per month.
- What kinds of products does Smol Best list?
- Its home page says it lists startups, SaaS, AI tools, and software products that launch every day.
- Who is Smol Best for?
- Its sponsor page says its audience is developers and tech enthusiasts.
Details
- How often other sites link to it
- 29 out of 100 (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
- Best for
- Any product
- Review time
- up to 30 days
- Badge required
- Yes
- Domain registered
- Jun 2026 (4 months ago)
- Submit page
- smolbest.com/projects/submit
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Checked Oct 26, 2026 · How we check
History
- : submit page set to smolbest.com/projects/submit
- : status set to Online
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