Futurepedia vs Hauntboard
Looking for a Futurepedia alternative? Here is a feature-by-feature breakdown of how Futurepedia compares to Hauntboard, our own launch board, for indie hackers and solo founders.
Futurepedia facts checked 14 Oct 2026. See sources
The Core Difference
Futurepedia is an AI-only directory. Hauntboard takes any kind of software and shows each launch's page views and outbound clicks in public.
Free Hauntboard listings show the Hauntboard badge on your site; if the badge is removed, the link switches to nofollow.
Direct Feature Comparison
Pricing, link policy, review times, and the traffic data each platform shows.
| Dimension | Hauntboard | Futurepedia |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Data | Each launch page shows its page views and outbound clicks in public (once per browser per day, known bots filtered) | No published click data found. |
| Link Type | Dofollow link for every approved launch; a free listing's link switches to nofollow if the Hauntboard badge is removed | Not dofollow: Outbound links on the tool page we checked were direct links with UTM tags, marked nofollow. |
| Launch Format | Weekly board: one week on the board, and the product page stays up afterwards | Permanent AI tool directory. |
| Review | Human review: about 72 hours on the free tier, within 24 hours with Launch Now | Not verified. |
| Pricing | Free (next open week, Hauntboard badge required, 30 slots a week) · Launch Now $19 (pick your week, no badge) · Spotlight $49 (pinned top row for the week, 4 a week). One-time payments. | Not verified: the submission page returned a 404 on 14 Oct 2026. |
1. Traffic Data
Upvotes and comments show interest, but not how many people clicked through to your site. On Futurepedia: No published click data found.
On Hauntboard, each launch page shows its page views and outbound clicks in public. Each browser counts once per day, and known bots are filtered out. A ghost meter marks visibility milestones from those counts.
2. Link Policy
Futurepedia: Outbound links on the tool page we checked were direct links with UTM tags, marked nofollow.
On Hauntboard, every approved launch, free or paid, gets a dofollow link. Free Hauntboard listings show the Hauntboard badge on your site; if the badge is removed, the link switches to nofollow.
3. Which One Fits?
Choose Futurepedia if:
- • It's best for: AI-driven apps, automation platforms, and generative media tools.
- • Its format suits you: Permanent AI tool directory.
Choose Hauntboard if:
- • You want a week on the board, with a free tier.
- • You want to see your launch's page views and outbound clicks in public.
- • You want a dofollow link and are happy to show the Hauntboard badge (or pay $19 to skip it).
Ready to unghost your product?
Launch your app on Hauntboard. Free launches get human review in about 72 hours, a dofollow link while the Hauntboard badge is on your site, and public page views and outbound clicks.