The 15 best app directories to submit to in 2026
July 5, 2026
Directory submissions work — if you do them right
In 2026, there are over 200 places to list an app. Most of them send zero traffic. A handful drive real, sustained organic installs.
Here's where to focus:
Tier 1 (high traffic, high authority)
- Product Hunt
- AlternativeTo
- AppSumo Marketplace
- Capterra
- G2
Tier 2 (niche but targeted)
- Launching Next
- Betalist
- Microlaunch
- Devhunt
- SaaS Hub
Tier 3 (long-tail SEO)
- There's An AI For That
- Futurepedia
- AI Tools Directory
- SaaSworthy
- GetApp
The problem with manual submission
Each directory has different formats, image requirements, and tagging systems. Doing them all properly takes 25-40 hours per launch.
Applauncher handles the entire list automatically. We format your app data for each directory's requirements, submit on your behalf, and track where you've been accepted.