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Directory Submission Cost Calculator
Compare the cost of doing directory submissions yourself against paid listing fees, service pricing, and the real labor behind automatic directory submission software.
Campaign mix
Use a blended average across the paid directories you are considering.
Average time for forms, accounts, uploads, and submit-page friction.
Fit, pricing, link type, requirements, and submit URL checks.
One-time work for copy, screenshots, logo, categories, and assets.
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Cost by Campaign Size
Compare DIY cost and SubmitMatic cost across common SaaS directory submission campaign sizes using your current inputs.
| Campaign | Directories | DIY hours | DIY total | SubmitMatic total | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Starter A small hand-picked launch list | 20 | 7.3 hours | $640 | $190 | SubmitMatic |
Basic Similar to a 60-directory campaign | 60 | 18 hours | $1,575 | $325 | SubmitMatic |
Standard A broader backlink foundation | 100 | 29 hours | $2,600 | $550 | SubmitMatic |
Premium A wide directory submission push | 140 | 39 hours | $3,625 | $775 | SubmitMatic |
Cost estimates use the inputs currently selected in the calculator.
How to Use This Directory Submission Cost Calculator
Start by splitting your target list into free and paid directories. Many directories are free to submit to, but paid review, fast-track, or featured placements can change the budget quickly.
Next, set your hourly value and submission speed. This is the most important part of the calculation because manual submission is mostly labor cost, not software cost.
Finally, compare DIY total against the SubmitMatic total. If the service price is lower than your time cost, the decision is usually less about price and more about how much control you want over each individual listing. Free automatic directory submission online tools can still require manual review, approvals, and follow-up, so include that time in the estimate.
Submission Cost Calculator FAQ
Plan the Budget and Workflow
Use these pages to validate the assumptions behind your cost estimate and service comparison.
Submission Time Calculator
Adjust the hour assumptions that feed into the cost estimate.
Submission Quiz
Use the cost estimate to decide whether manual, done-for-you, or hybrid submission fits.
SubmitMatic Pricing
Compare the real package prices behind the SaaS directory submission service side of the calculator.
Compare Against Real Package Pricing
SubmitMatic packages are one-time prices for broad directory submission campaigns.
Basic
Boost your growth and expand your reach across more platforms.
Save 50%. Taxes not included.
- ✓Pay Once!
- ✓Submission to 60+ Directories
- ✓High DR Backlinks
- ✓Guaranteed DR increase from 0 to 10+
- ✓Boost online visibility and Domain Rating.
- ✓Get Valuable Backlinks
- ✓2 business days turnaround time
- ✓Full Report with Screenshots
- ✓Save 12+ Hours
Standard
Maximize your exposure with the widest directory coverage.
Save 50%. Taxes not included.
- ✓Pay Once!
- ✓Submission to 100+ Directories
- ✓High DR Backlinks
- ✓Guaranteed DR increase from 0 to 15+
- ✓Boost online visibility and Domain Rating.
- ✓Get Valuable Backlinks
- ✓2 business days turnaround time
- ✓Full Report with Screenshots
- ✓Save 20+ Hours
Premium
Get the widest coverage across all types of directories and platforms.
Save 50%. Taxes not included.
- ✓Pay Once!
- ✓Submission to 140+ Directories
- ✓High DR Backlinks
- ✓Guaranteed DR increase from 0 to 20+
- ✓Boost online visibility and Domain Rating.
- ✓Get Valuable Backlinks
- ✓2 business days turnaround time
- ✓Full Report with Screenshots
- ✓Save 28+ Hours
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