# Startup Dope Startup Dope is a software product directory for founders. It lists developer tools and productivity software and AI and machine learning tools and models. - Kind: Directory - Address: https://startupdope.com - Submit page: https://startupdope.com/submit - Page: https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/startupdope ## About Startup Dope is a software product directory and tech publication for early-stage founders, staff engineers, and technical buyers. It lists software tools and products in categories such as developer tools, AI and machine learning, fintech and Web3, and analytics and data. Founders submit through the Submit Product page by entering a product name, website URL, positioning, and founder information, then receive a Submission ID. No user account is required. The free community queue is marked temporarily paused, so Priority Express Review is the open option at a one-time fee of $30. It promises review within 24 hours, a homepage spotlight shelf, and the Verified Product badge. The site states that verified listings receive direct DoFollow attribution. A 100% refund applies if a priority submission does not meet directory criteria. The advertise page does not load, and the site does not describe advertising options. ## How to submit Enter the product name and URL, add positioning and founder info, choose a review speed, then track the listing by Submission ID. Source: https://startupdope.com/submit ## What it lists - Developer tools and productivity software - AI and machine learning tools and models - Fintech and Web3 payment tools - Analytics and data infrastructure products ## Who visits The submit page says Startup Dope is read by early-stage founders, staff engineers, and technical buyers. _Written from Startup Dope'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: Not known - Link: Dofollow: all 6 listings we checked pass SEO value - Review time: Not known - Account needed: Not known - Takes pre-launch: Not known - Badge required: Yes - Domain registered: Jan 2013 (13 years ago) - How often other sites link to it: 29 out of 100 (Common Crawl, Oct 2026) - Checked: Oct 28, 2026 ## Questions ### Does Startup Dope give a dofollow link? Yes. Dofollow: all 6 listings we checked pass SEO value. Checked Oct 14, 2026. ### What does Startup Dope ask for? It asks you to show its badge on your site. As of Oct 28, 2026. ### How do I submit to Startup Dope? Enter your product name and website URL, add positioning and founder information, choose a review speed, and track the listing with the Submission ID you receive. The submit page says no user account is required. ### Is Startup Dope free? Not currently. The submit page marks free submissions as paused and says Priority only. The free community listing is shown at $0 but as temporarily paused. ### How much does Startup Dope cost? Startup Dope charges a one-time $30 verification fee for Priority Express Review. The free community listing is shown at $0 but is temporarily paused. ### How long does Startup Dope take to approve or review a submission? Priority Express Review is reviewed within 24 hours according to the submit page. The free chronological queue lists a review time of 7 to 14 business days, but it is currently paused. ### Do I need an account to submit to Startup Dope? No. The submit page says no user account creation is required, and you can track status with a Submission ID. ### Can I advertise on Startup Dope? Startup Dope does not say on its site whether advertising is available. The advertise page does not load and returns a not-found message. ### Does Startup Dope offer a featured listing? Yes. Priority Express Review includes homepage spotlight placement on the Startup Dope front page and directory header, according to the submit page. ### Can I upgrade a free submission to Startup Dope priority review? Yes. The submit page says you can look up a pending listing with your Submission ID and choose Upgrade to 24h Priority Review at any time. ### What kinds of products does Startup Dope list? Startup Dope lists software products and tools. Its sector pages cover AI and machine learning, developer tools, fintech and Web3, and analytics and data. ## History - Oct 28, 2026: submit page set to startupdope.com/submit - 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 ## Related - List: [Directories](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories) - Places like it: [Startup Stash](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/startupstash), [All Top](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/alltop), [CryptoSlate Directory](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/cryptoslate), [Dealroom.co](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/dealroom), [Inc42](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/inc42) - More lists: [Launch boards to launch your startup on](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards), [AI directories to submit your AI tool](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/ai-directories), [Free directories with dofollow links](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/free-dofollow), [Review sites where you can list your software](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/review-sites) - [All places](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories)