SaaSHub vs Hauntboard
Looking for a SaaSHub alternative? Here is a feature-by-feature breakdown of how SaaSHub compares to Hauntboard, our own launch board, for indie hackers and solo founders.
SaaSHub facts checked 14 Oct 2026. See sources
The Core Difference
SaaSHub is a long-term comparison catalog. Hauntboard is a launch board: a week on the board, human review, a dofollow link, and public page views and outbound clicks.
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 | SaaSHub |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Data | Each launch page shows its page views and outbound clicks in public (once per browser per day, known bots filtered) | Publishes an estimate of 15 to 29 referrals a month for featured listings. |
| Link Type | Dofollow link for every approved launch; a free listing's link switches to nofollow if the Hauntboard badge is removed | Not dofollow: Mostly nofollow. The main website link on a standard listing we checked was marked nofollow, and HackerNoon found the same in September 2026. One listing we checked had a followed link; SaaSHub doesn't publish the rule. |
| Launch Format | Weekly board: one week on the board, and the product page stays up afterwards | Permanent directory and comparison pages. |
| Review | Human review: about 72 hours on the free tier, within 24 hours with Launch Now | Not published; SaaSHub says verified products get higher priority. |
| 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. | Free listing (approval required); featured listing $99/month, cancel anytime. |
1. Traffic Data
Upvotes and comments show interest, but not how many people clicked through to your site. On SaaSHub: Publishes an estimate of 15 to 29 referrals a month for featured listings.
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
SaaSHub: Mostly nofollow. The main website link on a standard listing we checked was marked nofollow, and HackerNoon found the same in September 2026. One listing we checked had a followed link; SaaSHub doesn't publish the rule.
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 SaaSHub if:
- • It's best for: Software companies that want to appear on 'alternatives to X' pages.
- • Its format suits you: Permanent directory and comparison pages.
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.