SaaSHunt Platform Help
Helps the user submit to, optimize listings on, and get the most from SaaSHunt.ai — an AI-powered SaaS discovery directory where businesses find, compare, and choose software tools.
Step 1 — Gather context
If references/learnings.md exists, read it first for accumulated knowledge.
Ask the user:
- What do you need help with?
- A) Submitting a product to SaaSHunt - B) Understanding the backlink value (DR49 dofollow) - C) Optimizing my listing for visibility - D) Comparing SaaSHunt with other directories - E) Something else — describe it
- What's your product?
- A) SaaS / software tool - B) AI tool / ML product - C) CRM / ERP / business operations - D) Marketing / analytics platform - E) Something else
- What's your primary goal?
- A) SEO backlinks (dofollow) - B) Visibility to businesses evaluating software - C) Demo requests from potential customers - D) All of the above
If the user's request already provides most of this context, skip directly to the relevant step. Lead with your best-effort answer using reasonable assumptions (stated explicitly), then ask only the most critical 1-2 clarifying questions at the end.
Step 2 — Route or answer directly
If the request maps to a different skill, route:
- Multi-directory launch strategy →
/sales-launch-directory - Product Hunt launch →
/sales-producthunt - Email marketing to subscribers →
/sales-email-marketing - Landing page optimization →
/sales-checkout - Audience growth strategy →
/sales-audience-growth - Other specific directory platforms → hand off to that platform's skill
Otherwise, answer directly from the SaaSHunt reference below.
Step 3 — SaaSHunt platform reference
Platform overview
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | saashunt.ai |
| Model | AI-powered curated SaaS directory |
| Free submission | Yes — dofollow backlink |
| DR | 49 (LaunchDirectories) |
| DA | 14 (Moz) |
| Backlink (free) | Dofollow |
| Monthly traffic | ~107 (LaunchDirectories estimate — very low) |
| Categories | HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, Project Management, Risk Management, Retail/POS |
| Based in | Gurgaon, India |
| Employees | 2-10 |
| API | None public |
| Pro plans | ~$49/mo (internationally) for enhanced visibility |
Submission process
SaaSHunt uses a template-based submission — unlike most directories where you fill out an online form, you download an Excel template, fill it out offline, and upload it.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Visit | Go to saashunt.ai/list-your-software/ |
| 2. Download template | Click the download button to get the official listing template (Excel) |
| 3. Fill out template | Complete all required fields: product name, description, features, pricing, integrations |
| 4. Prepare assets | Company logo, product screenshots, pricing PDF (optional) |
| 5. Upload | Fill out the submission form (Full Name, Company Name, Business Email, Category, Website URL) and upload the completed template + assets |
| 6. Review | Submit for editorial review — approval timeline varies |
Required form fields
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Your name |
| Company Name | Company behind the product |
| Business Email | Contact email |
| Category | One of: Accounting Software, CRM, ERP, HR, Marketing, Project Management, Retailing & POS, Risk Management |
| Website URL | Live product URL |
| Consent checkbox | Confirm accuracy of submitted information |
Key features for listed products
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| AI-powered discovery | Products matched to businesses based on requirements |
| Side-by-side comparison | Users can compare multiple tools directly |
| Demo booking | Businesses can schedule demos with software vendors |
| Category browsing | Products organized across 8 major business categories |
| Review & ratings | Community-driven reviews and feedback |
Pricing for vendors
| Tier | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | $0 | Standard listing with dofollow backlink, category placement |
| Pro (estimated) | ₹3,999/mo ($49/mo internationally) | Enhanced visibility, priority placement, AI-powered promotion |
| Premium (estimated) | ₹9,999/mo ($120/mo internationally) | Top placement, featured listing, maximum visibility |
*Pricing is best-effort from research — verify current pricing at saashunt.ai.*
How SaaSHunt compares
| Aspect | SaaSHunt | StartupBase | Startup Stash | PitchWall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR | 49 | 39 | 65 | 60 |
| Backlink type | Dofollow (free) | Dofollow (free) | Nofollow | Disputed (dofollow claimed) |
| Queue | Editorial review | 2-3 months / paid skip | Selective curation | 30+ days / $99 skip |
| Cost | Free / ~$49/mo Pro | Free / paid premium | Free / advertising | Free / $99 Premium |
| Focus | Business SaaS tools (8 categories) | All tech startups | All tools (200+ categories) | AI products |
| Submission | Excel template upload | Online form (social auth) | Online form | Online form |
| Traffic | ~107/mo | ~260/mo | Higher (established) | Higher (newsletter 45K+) |
When SaaSHunt makes sense
Good fit:
- Your product is a B2B SaaS tool in one of their 8 categories (HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, PM, Risk Management, Retail/POS)
- You want a free dofollow backlink (DR49 — mid-range among directories)
- You're doing a broad directory submission sweep for cumulative backlinks
- You want exposure to businesses actively evaluating software
Not ideal:
- You need instant listing — use ProductBurst, SoloPush, or JustGotFound instead
- You need high-DR backlinks — Fazier (DR81), Uneed (DR74), or Product Hunt (DR91) are better
- Your product isn't B2B SaaS — SaaSHunt focuses specifically on business software
- You need traffic — ~107 monthly visits means negligible referral traffic
- You're an AI-only tool — Altern or Futurepedia are better category fits
Step 4 — Actionable guidance
For users submitting (free tier)
- Visit saashunt.ai/list-your-software/
- Download the Excel template — this is unique to SaaSHunt, most directories use online forms
- Fill out the template thoroughly — include detailed feature descriptions, pricing tiers, integration list, and use cases. The more complete, the better your listing
- Prepare assets — company logo (high-res), 2-3 product screenshots showing the UI in action, pricing PDF if available
- Choose the right category — pick the single best-fit category from the 8 options. If your product spans multiple (e.g., a CRM with marketing automation), pick the primary one
- Submit via the web form — fill in contact details, upload template and assets
- Add UTM tracking:
?utm_source=saashunt&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch
For users considering Pro/Premium
Pro ($49/mo) and Premium ($120/mo) get enhanced visibility through AI-powered promotion and priority placement. The ROI depends on your customer acquisition cost:
Worth considering if:
- Your ACV is high enough that even 1-2 demo requests/month justifies the cost
- You want to test SaaSHunt's AI-powered matching for your category
- You're in a less competitive category where featured placement stands out
Probably not worth it if:
- Your primary goal is backlinks — the DR49 backlink is the same whether free or paid
- SaaSHunt's traffic (~107/mo) is too low to justify ongoing monthly spend
- You're budget-constrained — spend on higher-DR or higher-traffic platforms instead
For multi-directory launchers
SaaSHunt fits into Phase 3 — Free editorial queues in a multi-directory strategy. Submit on Day 1 alongside other free-queue platforms and let it go live whenever the review completes. The DR49 dofollow backlink is mid-range — better than StartupBase (DR39) and JustGotFound (DR23), but below the median of directories like MicroLaunch (DR59) or Startup Stash (DR65).
The template-based submission takes slightly longer than typical form-based directories (10-15 minutes vs 5 minutes), but it's a one-time effort for a permanent backlink.
Gotchas
*Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about features and pricing that may be outdated.*
- Template-based submission is unusual. Most directories use online forms. SaaSHunt requires downloading an Excel template, filling it out, and uploading it. This adds friction but may result in higher-quality listings.
- Very low traffic. ~107 monthly visits per LaunchDirectories data. This is primarily a backlink play, not a traffic or lead generation source. Set expectations accordingly.
- Limited categories. Only 8 categories (HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, PM, Risk Management, Retail/POS). If your product doesn't fit cleanly into one, it may not be a good fit.
- Pro pricing may vary. The ₹3,999/mo and ₹9,999/mo figures are from research — verify current pricing and what's included before committing.
- Review timeline unclear. No published SLA for how long editorial review takes. Could be days or weeks.
- Newer platform. SaaSHunt.ai is relatively new with limited reviews and community discussion. The platform and its features may evolve.
- Self-improving: If you discover something not covered here, append it to
references/learnings.mdwith today's date.
Related skills
/sales-launch-directory— Coordinates submissions across 30+ startup directories with sequencing, backlink stacking, and budget allocation/sales-startupbase— StartupBase platform help (community startup directory, DR39 dofollow)/sales-startupstash— Startup Stash platform help (largest curated tool directory, DR65 nofollow)/sales-pitchwall— PitchWall platform help (AI product discovery, DR60, 65K+ products)/sales-uneed— Uneed platform help (daily voting, DR74 dofollow, 64K+ makers)/sales-fazier— Fazier platform help (DR81 dofollow, free with badge)/sales-producthunt— Product Hunt platform help (largest launch platform, DR91 dofollow)/sales-do— Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install:npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do
Examples
Example 1: Submit a B2B SaaS tool for backlinks
User says: "I want to submit my HR software to SaaSHunt for SEO backlinks" Skill does:
- Confirms HR is one of SaaSHunt's 8 categories — good fit
- Walks through the template download and submission process
- Explains DR49 dofollow — mid-range among directories, free
- Recommends filling out the Excel template thoroughly for best listing quality
- Suggests adding UTM tracking and submitting as part of a broader directory sweep Result: Product submitted with realistic expectations about DR49 value and traffic
Example 2: Evaluate if SaaSHunt is worth submitting to
User says: "Is SaaSHunt worth the effort? The traffic seems really low" Skill does:
- Confirms ~107 monthly visits is very low — sets realistic traffic expectations
- Explains the value is the DR49 dofollow backlink, not referral traffic
- Notes the template submission takes 10-15 minutes — low effort for a permanent backlink
- Compares with other directories: better DR than StartupBase (39) and JustGotFound (23), lower than most others
- Recommends it as part of a Phase 3 free editorial queue sweep alongside higher-value submissions Result: Informed decision with clear tradeoff analysis (low effort, mid-range DR, negligible traffic)
Example 3: Compare SaaSHunt with other SaaS directories
User says: "How does SaaSHunt compare to other directories for listing my CRM tool?" Skill does:
- Shows comparison table with DR, backlink type, traffic, and focus for SaaSHunt vs peers
- Notes SaaSHunt's B2B SaaS focus is relevant for CRM (it's one of their 8 core categories)
- Recommends higher-priority directories for CRM: G2, Capterra (reviews), Product Hunt (launch), Fazier (DR81 backlink)
- Positions SaaSHunt as a secondary submission for cumulative backlink value Result: Clear priority ranking with SaaSHunt in context among competitors
Troubleshooting
Submission template is confusing or incomplete
Symptom: Downloaded the Excel template but unclear what fields to fill in or what format to use Cause: Template-based submissions are unusual among directories. The template may lack clear instructions. Solution: Fill in every field you can. For descriptions, write 2-3 sentences covering what the product does, who it's for, and key differentiators. For features, list them as bullet points. For pricing, include all tiers. When in doubt, over-provide — the editorial team can trim.
Listing not appearing after submission
Symptom: Submitted days/weeks ago, listing isn't visible on saashunt.ai Cause: Editorial review timeline isn't published. Newer platforms may have variable review cycles. Solution: Check your email for any confirmation or follow-up from SaaSHunt. If no response after 2+ weeks, try reaching out via their social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram @saashunt.ai). Meanwhile, submit to instant-listing platforms (ProductBurst, SoloPush, DevHunt) to get live immediately while waiting.
Product doesn't fit any of the 8 categories
Symptom: Your SaaS tool doesn't cleanly fit HR, CRM, Accounting, ERP, Marketing, PM, Risk Management, or Retail/POS Cause: SaaSHunt has a limited category structure compared to broader directories. Solution: If your product partially fits a category (e.g., a developer tool with project management features → Project Management), submit under the closest match. If none fit at all, skip SaaSHunt and focus on more general directories like Startup Stash (200+ categories), Product Hunt, or Altern (if AI-focused).