BetaList is a discovery platform for pre-launch and recently launched internet startups. An editorial team reviews each submission. If accepted, free submissions are featured after approximately two months. A priority listing option gets submissions reviewed within a few days. Each startup gets two featuring opportunities: once pre-launch, and once at launch (with at least a few weeks between). Startups must have their own domain — free hosting subdomains (vercel.app, netlify.app, herokuapp.com) and direct app store links are not accepted. Templates and pages with little product information are also rejected.
Free Tier
ModerateFree tier exists but the ~2 month queue makes it only viable with significant advance planning. Priority listing skips the wait but requires payment. Newsletter inclusion is not guaranteed on the free path.
Free submission available. If accepted, featured after approximately two months due to queue backlog. Priority listing option available (reviewed within days, details sent after submission acceptance). Refund is automatic and full if the startup is not selected. Newsletter inclusion is guaranteed for priority listings; for free submissions, only the most popular featured startups are included.
What's included
Free submission
Editorial team reviews within about a week. If selected, featured after roughly two months. No email = not selected.
Priority listing
Price not published on the FAQ page itself — details sent after your startup is selected. Full refund if not accepted.
Featured opportunities per startup
At least a few weeks must separate the two features.
Newsletter inclusion
Free submissions only included in newsletter if they are among the most popular. At least 24 hours between featuring and newsletter inclusion.
Domain requirement
No vercel.app, netlify.app, herokuapp.com subdomains. No direct app store links.
Landing page requirement
Template-built pages (LaunchRock, default Bootstrap, etc.) are rejected.
Product stage
Products with significant existing press coverage are less suitable.
Accepted types
Blogs, newsletters, online stores, consultancies are not accepted.
How long until you run out?
Real-world estimates for typical developer usage.
Free submission
~2 months to get featured after acceptanceRequires planning well in advance. Queue backlog means free submissions are only viable for non-time-sensitive launches.
Priority listing
Reviewed within a few daysPaid option for time-sensitive launches. Full refund if not selected.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Free to submit — full refund if not selected on priority listing
- +Two featuring slots per product — pre-launch and launch
- +Newsletter has a daily digest with a relevant early-adopter audience
- +UTM tracking automatically added to links for analytics
- +Invoices and receipts available for billing
Cons
- −~2 month queue on free tier — not suitable for time-sensitive launches
- −Strict criteria: own domain required, templates rejected, no stores/blogs/newsletters
- −Newsletter inclusion not guaranteed on free submissions
- −No specific feedback provided if submission is rejected
- −Priority listing price not published publicly
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