# Startup Spotlight

Startup Spotlight is a directory of micro-startups and indie SaaS. It lists Indie SaaS products, AI and ML tools, and developer tools.

- Kind: Directory
- Address: https://startupspotlight.co
- Submit page: https://startupspotlight.co/submit
- Page: https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/startupspotlight

## How to submit

Browse 5 startups, paste your URL, then pay the one-time $29 fee to go live.

Source: https://startupspotlight.co/submit

## What it lists

- Micro-startups
- Indie SaaS products
- AI and ML tools
- Developer tools
- Fintech and e-commerce products

## Paid options

Last checked Oct 28, 2026.

| Option | Price | What you get | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard listing | $29 | Live immediately with a permanent do-follow backlink, one payment, no subscription | https://startupspotlight.co/submit |

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

## What we found on Oct 26, 2026

- Status: Online; we couldn't find a date on its listings
- Newest listing: Not known
- Price: $29
- Link: Not known
- Review time: live immediately
- Account needed: Not known
- Takes pre-launch: Not known
- Badge required: Not known
- Domain registered: Not known
- How often other sites link to it: 35 out of 100 (Common Crawl, Oct 2026)
- Checked: Oct 26, 2026

## Questions

### Is Startup Spotlight free?

No. A listing starts at $29. As of Oct 26, 2026.

### How long does Startup Spotlight take to review?

Live immediately. As of Oct 28, 2026.

### Does Startup Spotlight require a badge or backlink?

The site does not say a badge or backlink is required. It states that every listing gets a permanent do-follow backlink and a verified badge.

### Does Startup Spotlight offer a featured listing?

Startup Spotlight does not list a featured or priority tier on its pages. The only listed paid option is the $29 one-time listing.

### What kinds of products does Startup Spotlight list?

It lists micro-startups and indie SaaS in categories such as AI, SaaS, developer tools, fintech, health, e-commerce, education, productivity and marketing.

### Who is Startup Spotlight for?

The pages do not state who reads the site. Founders submit their products to it for a listing and backlink.

## History

- Oct 28, 2026: submit page set to startupspotlight.co/submit
- Oct 26, 2026: price set to $29
- Oct 26, 2026: price set to Paid
- Oct 26, 2026: status set to Online

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