Getting listed on Startup Fame
Free with their badge if your site has a Domain Rating above 0. Approval took about five days. Paid plans are monthly, from $19.
Checked October 2026startupfa.me
What Startup Fame is
A startup directory with a free verified listing and paid monthly promotion.
Ways in, and what they cost
- Verified$0Their badge on your homepage, an automatic check and review.
- Highlight$19 a monthRecurring promotion.
- Spotlight$149 a monthRecurring promotion with more placement.
Link on the free route: Not confirmed
What the form asks for
- A startup profile: name, copy, media and category
Before you submit
- Your site's Domain Rating must be above 0 (Domain Rating by Ahrefs).
- An English version of your site.
- A product that does what it says.
Good to know
- Check your DR before adding the badge. At DR 0 you can't pass.
- While you're pending, your page is public with nofollow links.
Checked October 2026. Prices, queues and rules change, so look at Startup Fame's own pages before you pay for anything. Their submit page: startupfa.me. Spotted a change? Tell us. ListingBro isn't affiliated with Startup Fame.
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