# Startup Fame

Startup Fame is a reviewed startup directory with a free Verified listing that needs a homepage badge.

- Kind: Launch board
- Address: https://startupfa.me
- Submit page: https://startupfa.me/login
- Page: https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards/startupfa

## About

Startup Fame is a reviewed startup directory where founders list a startup or product to earn a do-follow backlink from a site that states a Domain Rating of 80+. It sorts startups into categories such as Artificial Intelligence, Developer Tools and Marketing, and also by location and founder. To submit, a founder creates a free account, enters a website URL, and the site's AI fills in the details. The free Verified plan requires a Startup Fame badge on the startup's homepage, and review typically takes several business days. Highlight costs $19/ month and Spotlight costs $99/ month, and both publish instantly without a badge. Highlight gives recurring placement in Today's Highlights, and Spotlight gives permanent homepage priority with limited spots. The site says the do-follow link stays live while the startup remains listed.

## How to submit

Create a free account, enter your website URL so the AI fills in the details, then choose the free Verified plan with a homepage badge or a paid plan for instant publish.

Source: https://startupfa.me/

## What it lists

- AI tools
- Developer tools
- Marketing and SEO tools
- Productivity apps
- Launch platforms
- Startups and products by location

## Who visits

The about page says it is for founders listing a product, people browsing startups by category, location or founder, and operators who prefer a short curated catalog.

## Paid options

Last checked Oct 28, 2026.

| Option | Price | What you get | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlight | $19/ month | Recurring placement in Today’s Highlights (refreshed daily), premium listing, instant publish without a badge, do-follow backlink, cancel anytime. | https://startupfa.me/pricing |
| Spotlight | $99/ month (shown as $149 with 33% off) | Permanent homepage priority above other listings, exclusive Spotlight badge, platform-wide visibility, instant publish without a badge, limited spots. | https://startupfa.me/pricing |

_Written from Startup Fame's own pages on Oct 28, 2026._

## What we found on Oct 28, 2026

- Status: Online; we couldn't find a date on its listings
- Newest listing: Not known
- Price: Free + paid
- Link: Not known
- Review time: Not known
- Account needed: Yes
- Takes pre-launch: Not known
- Badge required: Yes
- Domain registered: Not known
- How often other sites link to it: 40 out of 100 (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
- Traffic: Among the 1 million most visited sites (Tranco, Oct 2026)
- Checked: Oct 28, 2026

## Questions

### Is Startup Fame free?

Yes. A basic listing is free, and it also has paid options. As of Oct 28, 2026.

### What does Startup Fame ask for?

You need an account to submit. It asks you to show its badge on your site. As of Oct 28, 2026.

### How do I submit to Startup Fame?

Create a free account, enter your website URL, and the site's AI fills in the details. Then choose the free Verified plan with a homepage badge or a paid plan for instant publish.

### How long does Startup Fame take to approve or review a listing?

Review for the free plan typically takes several business days. Highlight and Spotlight publish instantly.

### Can I advertise on Startup Fame?

Startup Fame does not say on its site that it sells ads or sponsor slots. It does offer paid Highlight and Spotlight plans that place a listing on the homepage.

### Does Startup Fame accept pre-launch products?

Startup Fame does not say on its site. It says modern companies, micro-startups and serious side projects are in scope.

### What is the difference between Highlight and Spotlight on Startup Fame?

Highlight gives recurring placement in Today's Highlights, refreshed daily, and can be cancelled anytime. Spotlight gives permanent homepage priority above other listings, a Spotlight badge and limited spots.

### What kinds of startups does Startup Fame list?

It lists startups in categories such as Artificial Intelligence, Developer Tools, Marketing, Productivity, SEO and Finance. It also lists by location and founder.

## History

- Oct 28, 2026: price set to Free + paid
- Oct 28, 2026: submit page set to startupfa.me/login
- Oct 28, 2026: status changed from Couldn't check to Online
- Oct 26, 2026: status changed from Online to Couldn't check
- Oct 26, 2026: status set to Online

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