MAKER GUIDE
Where to submit your product: compare fit, access, and preparation
Choose submission destinations by audience, product readiness, and the kind of response you want. Prepare one accurate listing brief, then adapt it to each platform instead of sending the same pitch everywhere.
Compare submission destinations
Each option below uses the same fields: suitable use, what to check first, access or cost, and preparation. Unknown terms should be checked on the official site before submission.
| Platform | Suitable use | Check first | Verified access or cost | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Hunt | A public product introduction | Launch rules and readiness | Free to use; personal account required | Positioning, visuals, and product link |
| Show HN | Usable work you personally built | Eligibility and demo access | Check account and posting requirements on HN | Working example and maker explanation |
| LaunchOnIt | A launch or discovery listing | Available slots and current plan terms | Limited free launch slots; paid plans available | Product summary and listing assets |
| PublishYourSaaS | A SaaS directory listing | Scope, submission terms, and current fee | Current fee not verified; check the official site | SaaS use case and product URL |
| MeetSomething | A public product discovery listing | Whether your listing is ready to be public | Free submission; Google sign-in required | Accurate product information; save privately or publish |
MeetSomething supports private drafts. “Submit & publish” makes the listing immediately public, without an editorial approval queue. Submissions can be edited or withdrawn. Reviewed catalog detail pages are a separate curated subset; submitting does not automatically create one.
Choose a purpose before a destination
Editorial example: a command-line database inspector with a runnable sample may suit a technical discussion. A subscription invoicing service may suit a SaaS directory. A waitlist for either product needs a different plan from a working release. These are fit examples, not predictions about performance.
Choose one primary destination and explain your reason in a sentence: “I want developers to try the sample and challenge the query workflow.” That keeps preparation focused. Use the Show HN rules guide or Product Hunt launch checklist for platform-specific requirements.
For LaunchOnIt, the catalog profile offers additional context, but check the official site for available free slots and paid terms. Availability does not guarantee traffic. Directory inclusion should supplement a distribution plan rather than replace conversations with prospective users.
Reuse this listing brief
Keep a plain-text version of these materials so you can adapt them to different field lengths. Replace every placeholder, and only claim results your product actually delivers.
Product name: <name>
Product URL: <public HTTPS URL>
Audience: <one specific group>
Problem: <task or friction they recognize>
Description: <name> helps <audience> do <task> by <approach>.
Example: <input> becomes <useful output>.
Try it: <demo or first step; account requirements>
Current limits: <honest scope or unsupported use>
Access: <your product's verified free/paid terms>
Feedback wanted: <one specific question>For example, replace “powerful automation” with “turns pasted client notes into a checklist you can edit and export.” A concrete transformation gives readers something to evaluate. Use fictional sample data and check that screenshots match the current interface.
Follow through after submission
Before sending, open every link, verify the description, and record the platform's current terms. After sending, record the actual status: submitted, public, or waiting for a platform response. Do not assume another site's review process.
When a listing is public, inspect it for truncation and broken assets. Track meaningful product use alongside visits, and correct stale details when your product changes. A public listing can remain useful information without becoming a permanent source of customers.
Official sources
Platform facts checked on . Examples, channel choices and action plans are MeetSomething editorial suggestions. Recheck the official rules before submitting.