Check Both the Free Route and the Published Link
Free pricing and link type are separate properties. Verify each one before treating a directory as a free dofollow opportunity, and keep product relevance in the decision.
Start with free directory candidates
Free pricing is selected. Apply a DoFollow link-type filter yourself; verify pricing and link attributes on the live directory.
| # | Name | DR | Type | Pricing | Link Type | URL | Submit URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Trustpilot | 94.0 | Review Platform | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 2. | SourceForge | 93.0 | Software Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 3. | Clutch | 91.0 | General Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 4. | DEV Community | 91.0 | Community | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 5. | Hacker News | 91.0 | General Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 6. | Product Hunt | 91.0 | Launchpad | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 7. | CrunchBase | 91.0 | Startup Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 8. | G2 | 91.0 | Review Platform | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 9. | AI Tools Neil Patel | 91.0 | AI Directory | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 10. | Telegraph | 88.0 | Others | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 11. | Devpost | 88.0 | Software Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 12. | FinancesOnline.com | 87.0 | Software Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 13. | Built In | 86.0 | General Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 14. | GeekWire | 86.0 | Startup Directory | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 15. | TrustRadius | 85.0 | Review Platform | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 16. | YourStory | 85.0 | Startup Directory | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 17. | HackMD | 84.0 | Others | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 18. | AppSumo | 83.0 | Software Directory | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 19. | F6S | 83.0 | Community | Free | Nofollow | Visit | Submit |
| 20. | Hashnode | 83.0 | Community | Free | Dofollow | Visit | Submit |
Verify two conditions independently
Begin with the Free pricing label, then use the Link Type control to narrow your research. Open the submission page to confirm the no-fee route. Separately inspect a current listing to see how the product link is presented.
A directory may use different layouts or benefits for different listing tiers. Do not assume that a sample premium profile represents the profile offered through the free route. Read the plan details and check comparable listings when possible.
Keep an evidence-based shortlist
Record the application route, an example profile, and the date you checked the link. This gives you a reasoned starting point without pretending that directory terms will stay fixed forever.
After your profile is published, inspect your own live listing rather than relying only on the sample. Check the destination URL, description, category, and link behavior. Keep the result with the submission record.
Pricing route: free basic application Link observation: inspected on a comparable profile Category fit: verified for the product Checked on: record the review date Own listing: add the URL after publication
Validate a free dofollow candidate
Apply free pricing
Use the initial pricing filter and confirm the current free submission route.
Narrow by link type
Select DoFollow in the Link Type control, then inspect a comparable profile.
Check tier and eligibility
Make sure your intended route and product category match the evidence you reviewed.
Recheck your own profile
When published, verify the actual listing instead of treating the research sample as the final result.
Questions about this approach
Plan your next step
Continue with the part of the campaign you need to resolve next.
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