Startup Ranking Review & Guide
Global Startup Directory & Ranking Index (DR 75+) for web and mobile startups.
Facts checked 20 Oct 2026. See sources
Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Free queue (30-75 days); VIP fast-track ~$79
- Review Turnaround
- Free 30-75 days; VIP 48 hours
- Free Option
- Yes
- Startup Ranking offers a free submission queue (approval within 30-75 days). VIP submission expedites review to 48 hours.
- Link Type
- Dofollow
- Dofollow: Published startup profiles include clean outbound website links.
Overview
Startup Ranking ranks startups worldwide based on their SR Score (measuring audience reach and search presence). It offers free and VIP listing tiers for early-stage ventures.
Strengths
- Strong domain authority (DR 75+) with indexation in global startup rankings.
- Free submission queue available for any valid startup domain.
- SR Score provides a benchmark comparison against industry peers.
- Outbound links pass search equity (dofollow).
Limits
- Free submission queue is long (typically 1-2 months).
- VIP expedited review is $79 one-time.
- Requires active website with English language support.
How to Submit & Launch on Startup Ranking
- Submit during early launch to get into the free queue early.
- Fill in all social links, founding date, and country to maximize SR Score.
- Ensure landing page has no broken links or placeholder copy.
Startup Ranking vs Hauntboard
Startup Ranking ranks startups by traffic index with a long free waitlist. Hauntboard gives every approved launch a 7-day weekly board slot, human review in ~72 hours, verified public page views and visits, and a dofollow link ($0 with badge or $19 Launch Now with no badge).
Free Hauntboard listings show the Hauntboard badge on your site; while the badge isn't there, the link is nofollow.
SR Score and rank are public, but outbound referral click tracking is private.
Dofollow backlink from a DR 75+ domain.
Global directory competition across all technology verticals.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these pages on 20 Oct 2026. Platforms change their terms; check the live page before you pay.